It’s About Payroll
By Brian & Walter
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 and Pay Quest app using the links below.
www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/escobarbrian
www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/william-duncan-477051187
payrolluniverse.com
It’s About PayrollJul 17, 2022
Cybersecurity & Payroll Scammers (Episode 44)
Season 5 is here! In this episode, we kick off season 5 discussing cybersecurity & payroll scammers. Special thanks to Kristin Hines whose article we highlighted in this show. https://www.bremer.com/insights/business/2021-10-04-how-to-avoid-payroll-diversion-scams
True Payroll Crime - In the Family (EPISODE 43)
In this True Payroll Crime Story, we discuss the father and son team that committed tax fraud by hiring undocumented employees.
Payroll Crime - Tax Fraud
Type of Business - Construction
Perpetrator(s) - Raul Solis & Raul Solis-Martinez (Father & Son)
Place - Jacksonville, FL
Length of scheme - 2014 to 2019 (5 years)
Sentencing - Father 33 months & Son 21 months
Total Money Impact - 22.2 million in unreported payroll earnings & 5.6 million payroll tax loss by US government ( basically stole 5.6 mill)
Season 4 in Review
In this episode we close out season 4 with a look back the topics we covered and highlight our wonderful Season 4 guests.
True Payroll Crime Stories - Deceivers
Global Payroll with Melisa Vicioso
What to do if your payroll process is failing
In this episode Brian & Walter discuss what you could do if your payroll process is failing. We'd love to hear from you. How would you advise a company remedy a failed payroll process?
Benefit conversations with Tori Reyes
In this episode Tori Reyes joins us to discuss benefits and things businesses or individuals can do when looking for benefit providers.
If you or someone you know are in the market for a benefits provider then reach out to Tori Reyes! Tori & her team over at US Health advisors will take great care of you!
Tori Reyes
📲 210-388-2990
📩 tailoredhealthwithtori@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-reyes-413bb123a/
True Payroll Crime Stories - Mystery at the Museum
In this episode we discuss an actual payroll crime and provide solutions on how it could have been prevented.
See the links below for more information about the actual crime we discussed in this episode.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr/former-payroll-manager-chicago-museum-charged-misappropriating-more-2-million-0
Convicted of bank fraud
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1344
Fraud by wire, radio or television
How to navigate bankruptcy from the business & payroll point of view
Fran Zeoli joins us this episode to discuss how businesses and payroll departments can navigate bankruptcy. Check Fran out on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/franzeoli/
In House vs. Outsourced Payroll
She's back! Founder & Owner of Valor Payroll Solutions, Christina Hageny, PHR, CPP, SHRM, joins us once again to discuss what businesses can do to determine if they need an In House Payroll or an outsourced payroll service. It's a goodie!
Check out Valor Payroll while you're at it or if you know someone that needs some top tier payroll service.
https://valorpayrollsolutions.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-hageny/
Structuring your company's payroll team
In this episode we provide insight into how you as a business owner should structure your payroll team as a business owner.
Business Continuity
In this episode we discuss business continuity with a focus on payroll.
Below is the article we mentioned at the beginning of the show.
What payroll means to an organization - Part Two
In this episode, we continue to discuss what payroll means to an organization that has been in business for a while and ways to improve.
What payroll means to an organization - Part One
We're Back!!!
Season 4 Episode One
We begin our 4th Season with a focus on payroll from the business point of view.
In this episode, we discuss part one of What payroll means to an organization.
Casual Conversations
Happy Holidays! In this episode we have a casual conversation about life, work and creating space for your self care.
Here are the key points from this episode:
- It is important to prioritize self-care and find a healthy work-life balance.
- Work-life balance looks different for everyone, so it is important to find what works best for you personally.
- Technology has greatly impacted the way we work and communicate, and it can be both a blessing and a curse.
- It is important for individuals and organizations to find a healthy balance and make sure to prioritize self-care and personal time.
ChatGPTs response to our show
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the role of technology in the workplace and the importance of finding a work-life balance. It is true that technology has greatly impacted the way we work and communicate, and it can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it has made many tasks more efficient and convenient, but on the other hand, it can also blur the lines between work and personal time. It is important for individuals and organizations to find a healthy balance and make sure to prioritize self-care and personal time. It is also important to recognize that work-life balance looks different for everyone and to find what works best for you personally.
Year end reminders for 2022
Happy Holidays!
In this episode we provide you with a few year end tips and pointers.
Also, Remember to give yourself some grace!
The Pay Stub - Season in review & Season 4 preview
The SEASON 3 FINALE IS HERE. In this episode we discuss W2's and review Season 3. We also provide a of preview Season 4. Thanks for tuning in!
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw2w3.pdf
The Pay Stub - Net Pay & Helpful Tips
In this episode, we continue our series on the pay stub & dive into net pay. We also provide some helpful tips for consumers.
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-calculate-net-pay-from-gross-pay/amp/
The Pay Stub - Deductions Part 4 - Post Tax Deductions
In this episode, we continue our series on the pay stub and discuss part 4 of the deductions...Post tax deductions.
See the link below for help information about post tax deductions.
The Pay Stub - Deductions Part 3 - Taxes
In this episode we continue our series on the pay stub as we take a look at tax deductions. We share some helpful tax knowledge and a few funny tax facts.
The Pay Stub - Deductions Part 2 - Pre-Tax Deductions
Welcome Back. In this episode, we move on to part 2 of the deductions as we continue our series on the pay stub. We take look at pre-tax deductions and provide some helpful insight for fellow consumers.
The Pay Stub - Deductions Part 1 - Involuntary & Voluntary Deductions
In this episode we discuss Involuntary & Voluntary deductions, their differences and provide some helpful information.
The Pay Stub - Earnings
Gerard M. Hall, CPP joins us as we continue our Paystub series.
In this episode, we catch up with Gerard and focus in on the earnings portion of the pay stub. We discuss the different kinds of earnings that may impact O/T(if eligible) and provide helpful tips to employees.
It's a good one!
The Pay Stub
Season 3 is officially here! Welcome to our new listeners and hello again to our avid listeners. In this episode we look at the pay stub from the employee's point of view.
A Preview of Season 3
We're back! It's almost time for our season 3 premier and in this episode we lay out what season 3 is all about....The employee experience when it comes to payroll. We'll look at pay/payroll from the employee point of view & we'll provide helpful tips to both the employee and payroll professional. We're super excited for season 3.
Stay Tuned!
Season 3 - Trailer
Season 3 Trailer
HR & Payroll - Two sides of the same coin
HR & Payroll Relationships - It's the Season 2 Finale!
In this episode Amanda Neighbours - Director of Talent Acquisitions & Brooke Blomker - HR Business Partner at Endeavor Schools join us to share their stories and their perspectives as HR professionals who work in tandem with their payroll department. You don't want to miss it!
Thank you for tuning in and stay tuned for Season 3!
Casual Payroll Conversations
Everyone loves a casual day!
In this episode we take a more casual approach to payroll. We discuss how our payroll knowledge & skills impacts our personal lives, how payroll impacts our favorite athletes and much more. Check it out!
In Retrospect
In this episode we take a look at what we've learned along the way and discuss what's next for the Podcast & our Pay Quest App. To all of our dedicated listeners & fellow professionals, thank you for your support and your suggestions. We are looking forward to what the future holds and are glad to have you with us along this Journey.
Moments with Gerard M. Hall Part 1
In this episode we meet with Gerard M. Hall, CPP to discuss his beginnings in payroll and consumer education. We also discuss some of our experiences as minorities in the payroll field.
Payroll 101 Part 2
Thanks for tuning in! This episode covers part 2 of our Payroll 101 training series. Give us your feedback.
Where to go from here ? - From Managing to Owning
So you've decided to take the leap and start a payroll business? In this episode we're excited to have our First VIP Guest on this season of our It's About Payroll podcast. Thank you Christina Hageny, PHR, CPP, SHRM_CP! Christina is the founder of Valor Payroll Solutions and shares her invaluable knowledge and experience with us as an up and coming payroll business owner.
Check Christina and her team out at https://valorpayrollsolutions.com or LinkedIn. We know that you'll beyond impressed and revitalized.
From Mid-Level to Management
So you've been promoted to manager... now what? In this episode we discuss some skills that you need to hone and several challenges that new payroll managers might face. Give us your feedback! Email us if your interested in being be a guest. Let's help grow our payroll community!
From Junior to Mid Level
In this episode we discuss the transition of moving to a mid level position from the entry or junior level as a payroll professional.
Payroll 101 - Part 1
Hello Listeners, This episode is Part 1 of our Payroll 101 training.
Holiday Break
Origin Story - What is your why?
This is Episode 1 of our second series ' Journey of the payroll processional". In this episode the hosts share their payroll origin story & the why behind their decisions to become payroll professionals.
Pillar # 5 - Customer Service
In this final episode of our first series we discuss our last pillar of payroll - Customer Service. Tune in and tell us your thoughts!
Pillar # 4 - Data Processing
Welcome back listeners! In this episode we discuss our fourth pillar of payroll Data Processing.