It’s About Payroll

This episode celebrates the 100th episode of a payroll podcast hosted by Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II. The discussion starts off with a motivational perspective on struggling through tough times and not giving up. The co-hosts recount five of their favorite podcast episodes each, highlighting key learnings from distinct episodes that cover a wide range topics such as global payroll, stakeholder management, importance of certifications, HR and payroll collaborations, and true payroll crime stories etc. The show also has a sponsored segment for Timetrack Go, a employee time clock software solution. Towards the end, the hosts reflect on the journey so far, discussing the challenges they faced and share their future aspirations for the show.

00:00 Introduction and Motivation
00:14 Welcome to the Payroll Podcast
00:29 Celebrating 100th Episode
00:47 Reflecting on the Journey
02:57 Appreciating the Guests and Sponsors
05:17 The Evolution of the Podcast
06:18 Sponsor Spotlight: Time TrakGO
07:34 Insights from Young Workforce
08:10 Celebrating 100th Episode: Part 2
10:33 News Updates: Employee Turnover Costs
24:08 Favorite Episodes Recap
28:55 The Importance of Teamwork in Business Growth
29:25 Reflecting on Past Episodes: Global Payroll with Melissa Viso
29:51 The Challenges of Global Payroll and Time Management
30:51 Navigating Bankruptcy from a Business and Payroll Perspective
32:27 The Debate: Certification and Success in the Payroll Industry
34:42 Reflecting on Standout Episodes and Guests
34:52 The Role of Payroll Transformation Professionals
36:14 The Importance of Stakeholder Management in Payroll Transformations
49:05 Reflecting on the Journey: Challenges and Triumphs
54:06 Closing Thoughts and Looking Forward