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You Don't Have to Be Crazy, The 10 Minute Payroll Podcast.

Payslip
Payroll
Payroll Management
Change Management
Global Payroll
California Payroll Conference
Global Payroll Connect
AI In Payroll
Mentorship
Networking
Kansas City Royals
Professional Sports
Payslip
Workday
Automation
Compliance
Employee Empowerment
Payroll Leadership
Global Payroll Data
Cultural Understanding
Sports

You Don't Have to Be Crazy, The 10 Minute Payroll Podcast is your quick, honest, and refreshingly human take on life in payroll. Hosted by Ger Adlum from Payslip, this series skips the sales pitches and technical jargon - bringing you real conversations with global payroll leaders about the unpredictable, challenging, and often hilarious realities of working in payroll.

Each guest joins us for thr... more

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Latest Episodes

AI is transforming global payroll - from smarter automation to deeper insights and reduced risk. In this episode, Payslip experts Gerard Adlum, Nigel Bateman, and Caoimhe King explore how Payslip Alpha AI is shaping the future of payroll intelligence... more

Switching payroll vendors doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

In this episode, host Ger Adlum is joined by global payroll expert Mary Holland, CPP, to unpack how to navigate payroll vendor transitions with confidence. From selecting the right provider... more

In this episode, we unpack the findings of the Global Payroll Agility Report 2025 with global payroll analyst Pete Tiliakos, hosted by Gerard Adlum of Payslip.

Drawing on insights from over 100 payroll leaders worldwide, Pete reveals what’s working ... more

In Episode 12, we wrap up our 3-part series with global payroll expert Michael Francis, MBA, CPP. He shares what it takes to transition from managing U.S. payroll to leading global operations - and the mindset shifts required along the way.

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In Part 2 of our chat with Michael Francis, we get personal about payroll careers, leadership, and change. Michael shares how he went from processor to strategic leader, what working at Johnson & Johnson taught him, and how to win support for big cha... more

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Can AI really replace the human touch in payroll? In this episode of You Don’t Have to Be Crazy, Ger chats with payroll leader Michael Francis about the real impact of AI, why humans still matter, and how we can bridge the gap between tech-savvy newc... more

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In the final part of our conversation with Jodi Parsons, CPP, Senior Director of Payroll at the Kansas City Royals, we go behind the scenes of payroll in professional sports. Jodi shares what makes sports payroll uniquely complex, how teams collabora... more

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Jodi Parsons, CPP, Senior Director of Payroll at the Kansas City Royals, we dive into the pivotal moments that shaped her career.

From her early days as a passionate sports professional to her current leadership ro... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Tiliakos
Principal Analyst and Strategic Advisor at Payroll Influences
Payroll Influences
Episode: Global Payroll Agility Report 2025: What’s Working & What’s Not
Michael Francis
Expert in payroll management and emotional intelligence
Episode: Episode 12: Precision, Payroll & the Power of Checklists with Michael Francis, MBA, CPP
Jodi Parsons
Payroll professional with experience managing payroll for major league sports teams
Episode: Episode 9: Payroll in Professional Sports with Jodi Parsons, CPP
John Lestock
An incredibly experienced payroller with numerous certifications in payroll management.
Episode: Episode 4: Mastering Payroll & Never Standing Still - with John Lestock, CPP, CEPS, QPA, QKC
Hannah Huneidi
Global Payroll Leader and current Director of the California Payroll Conference
California Payroll Conference
Episode: Episode 3: Payroll Stress, Star Wars, and the One Task We'd All Automate with Hannah Huneidi, CPP
Anita Lettink
HR and payroll advisor, future of work thought leader, keynote speaker.
Episode: World-Class Payroll Leadership in 2025: Driving Efficiency & Strategic Impact

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Ger Adlum
Host of The 10 Minute Payroll Podcast, Ger Adlum brings a refreshingly human perspective to payroll discussions, focusing on the challenges and realities faced by professionals in the field.

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Payslip Alpha AI: The Future of Payroll Intelligence & Automation
Q: Can you provide simulations on appraisals or calculate bonuses?
Currently, Payroll IQ only interrogates existing data but future updates may allow such features.
Payslip Alpha AI: The Future of Payroll Intelligence & Automation
Q: What do you think of this? How would you use it?
There were concerns about the repetitive tasks and the ability to run checks automatically.
Managing a Payroll Vendor Change: Best Practices
Q: How should you deal with legislative changes that require additional staffing after signing a vendor contract?
Consult legal and procurement teams to review the contract and address any implications of the legislative changes, ensuring senior leadership is informed and involved.
Managing a Payroll Vendor Change: Best Practices
Q: What are some strategies for involving subject matter experts in payroll vendor change projects?
Bringing in temporary resources to assist existing payroll processing allows subject matter experts to focus on the project while maintaining operational continuity.
Episode 7: From Sports Science to Payroll: Jodi Parsons, CPP on Finding Her Calling
Q: What was that early learning phase like?
Jodi described it as initially simple due to the small scale of the payroll, but it quickly became a deeper learning experience as she sought more knowledge and community support.

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This series offers a fresh and candid perspective on the world of payroll, focusing on the realities faced by professionals in this field. Listeners can expect engaging discussions that move away from dry technicalities to relatable anecdotes and challenges from seasoned payroll leaders. Covering a range of topics, including best practices, change management, automation, and the unique stresses of payroll in various industries, the podcast aims to create a community feeling among its audience. It celebrates the humor and unpredictability of payroll work while providing valuable insights that can help both experienced professionals and newcomers navigate their careers more effectively.

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2. Michael Francis
3. Jodi Parsons
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5. Hannah Huneidi
6. Anita Lettink

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