How Technology and EWA Are Changing Payroll Forever with April Smith #215
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by April Smith, VP of Payroll and Benefits at Senior Lifestyle to break down how payroll is evolving from a back-office function into a strategic driver of retention, wellbeing, and workforce insight.
Title: 🌟 How Technology and EWA Are Changing Payroll Forever with April Smith #215 🌟
Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of specialist Payroll Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Guest: 👤 April Smith, VP of Payroll and Benefits, Senior Lifestyle
Episode Overview:
🔊 In this insightful episode of The Payroll Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with April Smith, VP of Payroll and Benefits at Senior Lifestyle to break down how payroll is evolving from a back-office function into a strategic driver of retention, wellbeing, and workforce insight.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
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Earned Wage Access in practice: How on-demand pay supports employee financial stability, is used responsibly, and avoids the pitfalls commonly associated with payday lending.
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Payroll’s shift from processing to strategy: The evolution of payroll from balancing checks to providing workforce insight that informs leadership decisions.
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Dignity, privacy, and employee wellbeing: Why modern payroll solutions should allow employees to manage short-term financial needs without disclosure or embarrassment.
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Recruitment and retention impact of payroll innovation: How same-day pay and modern benefits become organic hiring and retention advantages.
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Payroll data as an early warning system: Using overtime, sick time, and pay patterns to identify workforce stress, turnover risk, and operational issues early.
Useful Links From This Episode:
- 👤 Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile
- 📢 JGA Payroll Recruitment
- 🎧 Check out our sister podcast, The HR L&D Podcast
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