It’s About Payroll

Feb 02 2025 152 ep. 34 mins 4
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Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III are the hosts of It’s About Payroll. Collectively, they have over 4 decades of experience in the payroll industry. This podcast was created with the intent to share their knowledge and attracting new talent to the payroll industry. You can access their LinkedIn profiles. https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/escobarbrian https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/william-duncan-477051187

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Navigating Hybrid Work and Payroll: Insights and Strategies

Feb 02 2025 41 mins  
Welcome to Episode 143! In this episode, we dive deep into hybrid work models and their impact on payroll. We discuss the complexities surrounding time tracking, overtime for hourly employees, compliance issues across different states, and the challenges of ensuring equitable pay. We also introduce a new financial fitness challenge, aiming to boost our savings through creative mean

The Untold Story of OysterHR's Payroll Innovation with Matteo Bordin Innovation

Jan 26 2025 33 mins  
Ep 142: Innovations in Global Payroll - Interview with Mateo Borden, VP of Product at OysterIn this episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts engage in a conversation about football, the challenges faced by NFL teams, and current events. This leads into an insightful interview with Mateo Borden, the VP of Product at Oyster. Mateo shares his journey into the payroll industry, discusses

AI in Payroll: Dreams, Expectations, and Realities

Jan 19 2025 40 mins  
Welcome back to 'It's About Payroll' for episode 141! In this engaging discussion, Walt and Brian delve into the exciting topic of AI in payroll. They discuss what they want from AI, such as voice commands, proactive auditing, and more. They also highlight the importance of improving employee experience, compliance checking, and cost-effective solutions. With AI predicted to transf

Under the Table No More: The Payroll Scandal That Rocked New York!

Jan 12 2025 28 mins  
In Episode 140, we dive into the intriguing world of payroll crime with a case of negligence in New York. Hosts Brian and Walt discuss the legal ramifications of not withholding taxes, the importance of payroll compliance, and ways to prevent such crimes. Additionally, they share a lighthearted conversation about fantasy football, South Florida's cool front, and the impact of AI in

Why regular audits matter in Payroll

Jan 06 2025 44 mins  
Join us for Episode 139 as we dive into the importance of payroll audits! In this episode, Walt and Brian discuss the various facets of payroll audits, including common and uncommon audit types, cultural sensitivity considerations, the impact of remote work, and cybersecurity risks. They also explore how integrating automation and AI can improve audit effectiveness. The episode is

Shocking Payroll Predictions for the New Year—Are You Prepared?

Dec 29 2024 31 mins  
https://www.timetrakgo.com/signmeup?utm_source=SMB24&utm_medium=IAP&utm_id=SBM245 HR Predictions for 2025: This article explores key predictions for HR in 2025, including the centrality of growth in engagement strategies and the strategic implementation of AI. Read more herehttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223064493/en/Fiserv-to-Enhance-its-Embedded-Finance-Capab

Year-End Reflections: Season 11 and 2024 Recap

Dec 22 2024 26 mins  
In episode 137 of 'It's About Payroll', the hosts kick off with some motivational advice to stay consistent. They discuss their highlights from the past year, share insights on tax fraud demographics and the implications of tax season, spotlight the HR solution Homebase, and give a shout-out to TimeTrack Go for their innovative time tracking solutions. The episode also touches on v

Critical Year-End Payroll Tasks: What You Need to Know NOW

Dec 16 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Esco and Walter continue their journey to the 200th episode by diving into critical year-end payroll tasks for 2024 and discussing the integration of AI in payroll processing.1. **Introductions and Catch-up:** - Esco and Walter kick off the episode reflecting on their journey and checking in with each other.2. **Year-End Payroll Preparation:** - Esco outlines sever

"Unpacking the LEAF Framework with Mark Mears"

Dec 08 2024 91 mins  
In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Brian and Walt dive into a discussion on innovation, engagement, and fulfillment with their guest, Mark Mears. Mark, a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience at top-tier companies, introduces his book 'The Purposeful Growth Revolution: Four Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder.' The conversation highlights key topics,

Office Potluck Disasters Exposed: From Chili Spills to Coquito Thrills!

Dec 01 2024 41 mins  
Here are some infamous potluck horror stories that made headlines:1. The Epic Mayo Disaster (2018)- Location: Bank of America office, Charlotte- A potato salad left unrefrigerated for 4 hours- Result: 12 employees called in sick next daySource: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article213456789.html 2. The Great Nutmeg Mix-up (2019)- Location: Seattle Tech Startup- Emplo