Job Rotation’s Appeal to GenZ with Special Guest Eli Fernandez
04/22/25 • 43 min
Another peek into the GenZ paths to the workplace with Julie’s second son, Elias. His journey couldn’t be more opposite than that of his brother who was the opening show for our YouTube channel.
Eli finds his way to a finance intern position at Ford by networking – with exactly ONE adult role model. Once and done is the way he rolls, content to begin his career with a Fortune 50 and one of the largest employers in his hometown, the metro Detroit area.
Eli shares that Ford hires nearly all new graduates into an intern program with three-year rotation to expose them to different parts of the business. What a great way to attract and retain young workers who are known for their appetite to try on different roles. When networking gives him a chance to leave the rotation program early for a full time role in green energy, how does he think about the options and tradeoffs.
Lastly, we wrap up with some candid GenZ observations on working with older generations of workers from Boomers to GenX to Millennials. As any parent knows, younger workers grow up with technology in ways we can only hope to keep up!
Connect with Elias:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elifinance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elifer01/
Email: [email protected]
Connect with the show:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0
X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social
Another peek into the GenZ paths to the workplace with Julie’s second son, Elias. His journey couldn’t be more opposite than that of his brother who was the opening show for our YouTube channel.
Eli finds his way to a finance intern position at Ford by networking – with exactly ONE adult role model. Once and done is the way he rolls, content to begin his career with a Fortune 50 and one of the largest employers in his hometown, the metro Detroit area.
Eli shares that Ford hires nearly all new graduates into an intern program with three-year rotation to expose them to different parts of the business. What a great way to attract and retain young workers who are known for their appetite to try on different roles. When networking gives him a chance to leave the rotation program early for a full time role in green energy, how does he think about the options and tradeoffs.
Lastly, we wrap up with some candid GenZ observations on working with older generations of workers from Boomers to GenX to Millennials. As any parent knows, younger workers grow up with technology in ways we can only hope to keep up!
Connect with Elias:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elifinance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elifer01/
Email: [email protected]
Connect with the show:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0
X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social
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HR Tech Marketplace Health Check with TD Cowen
On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Bryan Bergin and Jared Levine, equity research analysts with TD Cowen focused on the HR tech, fintech, and IT Services sectors!
The group explores the overall health and state of the HR tech marketplace through the lens of financial analysts on the front lines of equity research and advisory. They explore the notable trends taking shape, including AI’s impact and the continued convergence of fintech with HR tech shaping emerging and leading provider solutions.
They discuss how the current economic climate will impact the HR tech marketplace, including notable consolidation news and what to expect from providers getting together across the market. Plus, a look at the potential for IPOs and what to watch for as 2025 unfolds!
Connect with Bryan & Jared:
TD Cowen research: www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/themes-2025
Bryan Bergin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-bergin-cfa-cpa-456b3aa/
Jaren Levine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-levine-cfa-cpa-08524346/
Connect with the show:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0
X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social
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Passion for Payroll with Special Guest Max van der Klis-Busink
On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome the Commandant of Global Payroll, Max van der Klis-Busink to the show to celebrate the 8th annual Global Payroll Week!
The group learns about Max’ path and early career start in payroll and the unlikely twists and challenges that have fueled his career and passion for payroll. Max talks about his new book, The Global Payroll Manager's Playbook: The Definitive Best Practices Framework , and his motivation for writing it.
He shares tips on building a successful career in payroll and shaping a resilient payroll operating model. Max emphasizes the power of collaboration and relationships in global payroll success and why it all starts with a vision and "beginning with the end in mind." Plus, Max opines on the future of global payroll and how to protect the professions’ rich talent and insights moving ahead.
Connect with Max:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passionforpayroll/
Max’ Book: https://shorturl.at/H4JPd
Connect with the show:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0
X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR
BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social
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