Payroll Thought
Leadership Sessions
Tuesday, 13 May
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
The Future of Earned Wage Access: Compliance, Innovation, and Real-World Impact
The evolution of Earned Wage Access (EWA) is transforming how employees receive their pay, yet compliance challenges continue to shape the landscape. This session, moderated by Brian Slowik, SVP Wage and Corporate Disbursements, rapid! PayCard Co-Founder, brings together leading payroll and legal experts to dissect the latest federal, state, and local regulations surrounding EWA and paycards.
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Wednesday, 14 May
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Navigating Global Payroll in an AI World
Global payroll teams are evolving as workforce dynamics and technology affect the way people are paid. The session explores new data insights that reveal the latest trends affecting processes, compliance and employee experience. Discover key variables reshaping the future of payroll, including the role of AI. Attendees learn about how shifts are influencing the skills needed to keep up with change.
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Thursday, 15 May
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Move Payroll Forward with AI: Practical Applications and Strategic Opportunities
The way work gets done has changed: new worker expectations, intensifying regulatory requirements—and the growing presence of AI. Join us to explore how organizations can use AI to thrive in this complexity. In this session, we’ll discuss considerations for using AI in the highly regulated, sensitive payroll environment and how AI can help employees understand their pay.
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Friday, 16 May
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Beyond the Paycheck: Transforming Payroll into a Strategic Business
Payroll is transcending its traditional role to become a strategic driver of employee satisfaction and business growth. During this workshop, learn actionable strategies for leveraging AI, automation, and advanced analytics to optimize payroll processes, ensure compliance, and elevate the employee experience to future-proof your payroll strategy in an evolving workforce landscape.
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