HR & Payroll 2.0

Payroll as Financial & Compliance Infrastructure with Special Guest Shala Druin

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome payroll expert and fractional payroll director, Shala Druin, Founder of Strategic Payroll Solutions, for a candid conversation on

HR’s New Risk Reality with Special Guest Andrew ‘AG’ Gadomski

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Andrew ‘AG’ Gadomski, Managing Director at Aspen Analytics and host of ‘Reciprocity with AG’, for a candid conversation on AI gove

Inside the Modern HCM Buying Journey with Special Guest Meredith Reilly

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Meredith Reilly, Chief Sales Officer at isolved, for a candid conversation on what is really happening in the HCM and payroll buyi

Turning Payroll Complexity into Enterprise Agility with Special Guest Barb Vetula

In this episode, Pete and Julie catch up with Barbara Vetula, Director of Business Services for Payroll and HR Support at Bridgestone, for a practitioner-led conversation

When Software Becomes Invisible with Special Guest Virender ‘VA’ Aggarwal

In this episode, Pete welcomes Virender “VA” Aggarwal, former CEO of Ramco and longtime HR tech executive, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of enterprise softwar

A Look into the Future of Payroll with Special Guest Eynat Guez

In this episode, Pete welcomes Eynat Guez, CEO of Papaya Global, for a forward-looking conversation on the future of work, payroll, and workforce infrastructure. Eynat s

The Human Side of HR Transformation with Special Guest Karen Kaplan

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Karen Kaplan, CHRO at People Incorporated, for a real-world look at what it takes to lead HR transformation inside a complex, miss

Payroll In The Flow of Business with Special Guest Anand Pandya

In this episode, Pete welcomes Anand Pandya, VP and GM of Specialty Solutions for SMBs at ADP, for a timely conversation on the rise of embedded technology and why payrol

The Nerds are Taking Over with Special Guest Troy Markusson

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome “The Payroll Nerd”, Troy Markussen, global payroll leader, founder of Nerd Outfitters, and champion of the Payroll 2040 movement,

Payroll Diplomacy with Special Guest Katharine Smith

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Katharine ‘Kat’ Smith, an Australian payroll leader and one of the emerging voices behind the idea of ‘payroll diplomacy’, for a t

HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Summer 2026, June)

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on a long list of HR and payroll tech marketplace news and updates rounding out Q2, 2026.  Vendors discuss

HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace Events Recap (Summer 2026, June)

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on the spring updates for analysts from across the HCM tech vendor landscape ahead of summer.  Vendor even

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Kristy Durst

In this special episode, Julie is joined by Kristy Durst, Sr. Manager of Payroll & HR Administration at Uline, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in S

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Amy Dufrane

In this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Amy Dufrane Ed.D, CEO of the HRCI (HR Certification Institute), live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards eve

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guests Chelsea Hamilton & Sam Thomeier

In this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Chelsea Hamilton and Sam Thomeier, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX!  Chel

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Sarah Severson

In this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Sarah Severson, Sr. Manager of Compensation at Medline, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in Sa

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Joe Ranzau

In this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Joe Ranzau, Partner at Grant Thornton, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX. J

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guests Sean Luitjens & Paul Reiman

In this special ‘Swapcast’ episode, Pete and Julie are joined by fellow WrkDefined podcast hosts, Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman of ‘Totally Rewarding Chats’ for a lively

When IT Meets HR with Special Guest Amy Wang

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Amy Wang, a shared services and HR operations expert and leader, to explore the intersection of HR, payroll, technology, and enter

Pete’s Top 10 Takeaways from the Workday Innovation Summit 2026

On this episode, Pete and Julie unpack the top 10 learnings and key takeaways from the recent Workday Innovation Summit for industry analysts in Napa, California.  Each