The Straight White Male podcast is a space for conversations around race, gender, sexuality, faith and identity.
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We follow the ball because we don’t know what else to look at. Tune in for certifiably amateur takes as SEC fans go head to head each week!
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Everyone has a story, they are all different, and they are all important. We can learn so much from the experiences of others. Join the Ryan Furr Creative team as we hear stories from creatives, business owners, friends, and influencers.
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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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Season 9 in Review | It's About Payroll Episode 117 Join hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II for Episode 117 of 'It's About Payroll' as they review Season 9. In this episode, Brian and Walter discuss their favorite moments, impactful guests, and important topics covered during the season. Key highlights include the importance of empath…
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Payroll Conversations with Christine Stolpe
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Evolution of Payroll: Insights with Christine Stolpe - Episode 116 In Episode 116 of 'It's About Payroll,' hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II welcome special guest Christine Stolpe. Dive into the transformative world of payroll as Christine shares her journey from HR to payroll, the creation of her comprehensive Payroll Encyclopedia, …
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Payroll Conversations with Brittany Furr - Can payroll pros be creative ?
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| Pay News Update & Commercial! WALT **Article:** "Ministry of Defence hack exposes staff details" **Author:** Jo Faragher **Date:** 7 May 2024 A significant data breach at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has exposed the personal information of current and former members of the armed forces, including the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force. The le…
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Payroll Conversations with Melisa V - What are unsung hero's ?
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| Pay News Updates! Walter https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2024/05/va-rule-change-could-mean-health-care-benefits-for-a-million-more-veterans/ The Department of Veterans Affairs has made a major change in the rules for veterans who left military service with other-than honorable discharges. It opens the possibility of healthcare cov…
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TALK ABOUT PAYROLL CONGRESS ! Pay News Updates! In a 2020 LinkedIn article, Rene Brofft, Owner of Paytech, discusses red flags in payroll processes that could indicate potential fraud. Brofft emphasizes the importance of recognizing these signs to prevent financial losses and reputational damage for businesses. By identifying suspicious activities …
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Overcoming Tax Anxiety: Tips & Strategies | Safe Talk Episode 12 In Episode 12 of Safe Talk, hosts dive deep into the widespread issue of tax anxiety as tax season approaches. They discuss the fear and stress related to tax complexity, mistakes, financial impact, time consumption, and privacy concerns. The episode highlights real-life challenges fa…
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Employee insights w/ Anthony Straham
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We're joined by Anthony Straham as we discuss what he would like to see more of as an employee.By Brian & Walter
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Mastering Customer Service in Payroll: Insights and Strategies This podcast episode features hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II discussing the importance of customer service in payroll and HR. The episode focuses on identifying and rectifying bad examples of customer service, emphasizing communication breakdowns, inefficient issue res…
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Empathy in Payroll: A Conversation with Amy Travis This episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosted by Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II, delves into the significance of empathy in the payroll profession. The hosts share their personal journeys and growth towards understanding and advocating for empathy in the workplace. Special guest, Amy Tra…
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Earned Wage Access with Aaron and Chris from Payactiv
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Earned Wage Access In this episode of the It's About Payroll podcast, hosts Brian and Walter delve deep into the topic of Earned Wage Access (EWA) with special guests Chris and Aaron. The conversation explores the stress finances can bring to individuals, the flexibility EWA offers, and its impact on employee wellness and engagement. Through person…
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Payroll Conversations with Bart van der Storm
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IAP EP 109 - Bart: Revolutionizing Global Payroll This episode dives deep into the world of payroll with our special guest, Bart Vanderstorm. From the early beginnings in the payroll industry to the intricacies of global payroll operations, Bart shares his vast experience and insights. We discuss the importance of courage, communication, and the ro…
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Payroll Conversations with Gerard M. Hall. What is the FPC ? Education Grant Announcement
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Pay News Updates! BRIAN https://www.inc.com/sarah-lynch-/your-workers-might-want-to-quit-in-2024-heres-why.html WALT https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/certifications-in-demand#:~:text=Most%20industries%20have%20some%20form,prospects%20and%20new%20career%20opportunities. Most industries have some form of certification that will…
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Season 8 in review & What is in store for season 9?
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Pay News Updates! WALT https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/11/business/california-minimum-wage-fast-food-kiosks/index.html California has raised the minimum wage for fast food sector workers by $4 to $20, prompting concerns about potential job losses to technology like self-service kiosks. Experts suggest that while some businesses may turn to automation t…
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Payroll Tax filing Reminder and Tips - What are Quarterly Payroll Taxes?
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Pay News Updates! WALT https://www.euromonitor.com/article/global-economic-outlook-q1-2024 1. **Global Economic Growth Projection**: - The global economy is expected to experience slowing growth for the second consecutive year in 2024 due to high-interest rates in major economies and weakening growth in China. - Despite the slowdown, there's an exp…
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Lost Tapes Episode 1 - CPP or Not to CPP!
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Lost Tapes A lively conversation between Brian and Walt discussing the benefits of having a payroll certification and the paths to success in the payroll field. Introduction Controversial Topic: To get the CPP or not Benefits of Having a Payroll Certification Success Without a Payroll Certification Continuous Learning and Professional Development…
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Beyond the Paycheck: HR’s Role in Employee Success with Guest, Jeffrey Naftal.
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Pay News Updates! https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315948497/en/GoCardless-Signs-Agreement-to-Acquire-Nuapay https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/10/12/2024-social-security-cola/71131575007/ IAP Episode 105 - Beyond the Paycheck: HR’s Role in Employee Success with Guest, Jeffrey Naftal. In this invigorating episode, …
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True Payroll Crime Stories - Hidden Agenda (Episode 104)
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In this episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III dive deep into the world of payroll crimes, featuring a true story involving Michael Mann and his devastating fraud scheme. The episode kicks off with personal and casual updates from the hosts, followed by a detailed discussion on a notable payroll crime sto…
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Payroll Conversations w/ Nov Omana, HRIP (Episode 103)
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In this episode of 'It's About Payroll,' hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III delve into the evolving world of payroll, the impact of AI in HR processes, and the importance of financial wellness programs. The podcast features a comprehensive discussion with guest Nov Omana, a titan in HR technology, exploring his journey in payroll, ad…
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Payroll Conversations W/ Sarah Chasney, CPP (Episode 102)
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In this episode of the 'It's About Payroll' podcast, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III welcome guest Sarah Chasney, the Director of Payroll Travel and Expense at Banfield Pet Hospital. Opening with a discussion on the importance of staying abreast with digital transformations in payroll, they move on to the implications of payroll e…
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Payroll Conversations w/ Jodi Parsons, CPP
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In this podcast episode, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III welcome Jody Parsons, a seasoned payroll professional from the Kansas City Royals. The episode starts with an in-depth discussion about payroll news, focusing on salary increase trends for 2024, industry variances, drivers of pay raises, work setups, and long-term wage growt…
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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 …
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True Payroll Crime Stories - Crazy Eddie (Episode 99)
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In this podcast episode, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan discuss payroll crimes, focusing on the notorious 'Crazy Eddie' scandal. They elaborate on how the Antar family, particularly Eddie and Sammy, orchestrated a vast fraud scheme involving under-reported salaries, offshore money laundering, and company financial manipulation, all s…
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Nurturing the Next Generation of Payroll Pros: A Conversation w/Max van der Klis-Busink (Episode 98)
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In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III, engage in a deep discussion with Global Payroll Expert, Max Van Der Busink, on the future of the payroll profession. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in the payroll industry, with a focus on attracting young talent. Max shares his career j…
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Attracting New Talent w/ Brad Voorhees (Episode 97)
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In the latest episode of 'It's about Payroll,' hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III dive into understanding the nuances of the payroll profession. Joined by their special guest, Brad Voorhees, an experienced HR professional and the founder of ScaleTx, they discuss effective strategies for attracting new talent, the challenges experienc…
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Talkin' Customer Service w/Jeremy Mifsud (Episode 96)
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In this episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III discuss the importance of focusing on the impact of payroll operations on company employees. They also emphasize the significance of proactive communication, implementing feedback mechanisms, and continuously improving payroll processes. Further into the conv…
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Understanding the New Tax Brackets and Its Impact on Payroll Hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III discuss the new changes in tax brackets and their implications on payroll. They explore the topic based on an article they found on foxbusiness.com. The hosts detail the key points in the tax bracket changes, such as higher federal income …
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Preparing for the New Year: Payroll Insights and Preparations Hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III of the 'It's About Payroll' podcast delve into payroll-related topics, such as the responsibilities of HR, how payroll professionals can plan and prepare for the upcoming year, and implications of changes in tax rates, classifications, an…
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It's a wrap! Season 7 is officially over and so is 2023. Check out our latest episode. Season 7 Wrap-up (Episode 93) Thank you for listening and Happy New Year! Podcast Name: It’s About Payroll! Season 7 Now Streaming! Full-length episodes are posted every Monday! All Podcast Platforms and YouTube. Subscribe now and discover the power of payroll! I…
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Talkin' Malta Payroll w/Jonathan Mifsud (Episode 92)
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Talkin’ Malta Payroll w/Jonathan Misfud: An Insight into Payroll Processes, Software, and its Influence on Future Entrepreneurs In this episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III, conduct an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Misfud, who leads a team working on cloud payroll software, 'Buddy'. Jonathan s…
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True Payroll Crime Stories - Under Siege (Episode 91)
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Brand New True Payroll Crime Story - Under Siege In episode 91, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III discuss the escalating threats to payroll and financial systems from cyber attacks. Referencing recent attacks on credit unions and water supply systems, they underscore the importance of robust cybersecurity measures across all industr…
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Talkin' Pay Transparency with HR Data Labs David Turetsky (Episode 90)
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Episode 90: Talkin' Pay Transparency with HR Data Labs David Turetsky. Thanks, David Turetsky! We appreciate you sir. In episode 90 of 'It's About Payroll' Podcast, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III invite David Turetsky, HR Data Labs and CHRO of Salary.com, to discuss the crucial topic of pay transparency. David points out the prog…
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Payroll Conversations w/ Tabitha Brown (Episode 89)
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This episode features an in-depth discussion with Tabitha Brown, an acclaimed author, actor, social media influencer, and vegan cooking enthusiast. Known for her inspirational messaging, Brown discusses her journey from small town North Carolina to becoming an award-winning social media personality. She explores the importance of a balanced lifesty…
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Tackling the Industry with the Accounts and Legal Team (Episode 88)
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It's About Payroll: Tackling the Industry with the Accounts and Legal Team Hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III discuss the payroll industry with the Accounts and Legal team from the UK. The discussion offers advice for beginners entering the field, stressing the need for patience, support, and honesty when dealing with errors. The res…
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Transformify w/ Lilia Stoyanov - (Episode 87)
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Embracing Payroll Automation with Transformify In the 87th episode of 'It's About Payroll', hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II, speak with Liliya Stoyanov, CEO of Transformify. They discuss the importance of payroll automation and how it facilitates companies in managing payments to contractors and freelancers across borders. Stoyanov…
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Happy Veteran's Day and thank you for your service! In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss military pay.By Brian & Walter
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The trailblazing Yuval Brot & Hillel Shalev from Celery join Brian & Walt to discuss payroll! Don't miss it and go check them out.By Brian & Walter
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In this episode, Brian and Walt discuss year-end tips and best practices.By Brian & Walter
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In this episode, Brian and Walt discuss some best practices and tips regarding holiday pay.By Brian & Walter
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In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss the increase in tax evasion & they also discuss child labor.By Brian & Walter
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Season 6 has come to a close. Brian & Walt give a brief overview of each episode.By Brian & Walter
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Revisiting our origin stories (Episode 80)
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In this episode, Brian and Walt revisit their Origin Stories.By Brian & Walter
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True Payroll Crime Stories - Caesars Casino Paid Ransom (Episode 79)
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In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss the recent news that Ceasar Casino was hacked and they had to submit payment. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/14/caesars-paid-millions-in-ransom-to-cybercrime-group-prior-to-mgm-hack.htmlBy Brian & Walter
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Best Practice - Auditing Part 2 (Episode 78)
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In this episode, the guys continue their conversation about best practices for auditingBy Brian & Walter
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Best Practice - Time & Attendance (Episode 77)
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In this episode, the guys discuss best practices to consider when looking for a time & attendance solution.By Brian & Walter
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In this episode, Brian and Walt connect with Chris Rice and Brian Zurawski from TimeTrakGo.By Brian & Walter
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Best Practice - Auditing Part 1 (Episode 75)
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In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss Best Practices for auditing.By Brian & Walter
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True Payroll Crime Stories - Payroll Plotting (Episode 74)
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The guys are back with another True Payroll Crime Story... Payroll Plotting Click the link(s) below if you'd like to learn more about the information mentioned in the show. https://www.9news.com/amp/article/news/crime/bond-set-murder-plot-colorado-suspect-supreme-court-ruling/73-11e5ebdd-7957-42c7-ae36-ce97e65877ca https://tracking.tldrnewsletter.c…
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Life Coaching & Wellness Conversations w/Patrice Whitely (Episode 73)
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In this episode, Brian & Walter connect with Patrice Whitely to discuss Life Coaching & Wellness. Patrice is the owner and operator of Visionary Life Coaching, LLC. If you or someone you know is in need of life coaching, go check out Patrice on IG CoachTricey or search Visionary Life Coaching LLC on Facebook.…
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In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss codes and the best practices for setting up & using those codes in payroll.By Brian & Walter
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Processing Exception Transactions (Episode 71)
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Brian & Walt discuss best practices for processing exception transactions.By Brian & Walter
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