Episode 88: Payroll’s Wake-Up Call: Why the Next Generation Is Demanding More Than a Paycheck

Younger workers are questioning how they get paid. They’re also questioning whether they can trust the entire pay experience. Brent Skinner speaks with global payroll executive Troy Markusson about Payroll 2040 survey findings on early-career workers’ views on payroll, financial wellness, workplace tech. The results are eye-opening: there is low trust in payroll accuracy, a need for human support, and a demand for personalized, interactive pay experiences. The conversation explores why payroll leaders must rethink communication, transparency, and engagement as consumer-grade expectations reshape the workplace. Troy argues the future of payroll blends operations with human needs through predictive updates, interactive pay statements, and financial wellness tools. Subscribe to HR.com YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/dnDO4 ================================================================================ FOR MORE HR.com resources and content to stay updated or to help start or advance your HR career: https://www.HR.com/education https://www.HR.com/magazines https://www.HR.com/prepcourse https://www.HR.com/prime https://www.HR.com/researchinstitute https://www.HR.com/upcomingvirtualevents https://www.HR.com/upcoming_webcasts SOCIALS:   / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom