As 2025 wraps up, the BundyPlus team reflects on the biggest payroll, compliance, and workforce technology trends affecting Australian businesses—and what to prepare for in 2026.

In this episode, we discuss payroll system migrations, the shift from desktop to cloud payroll, growing compliance and privacy expectations, biometric data consent, and why accurate record-keeping is becoming business-critical. We also explore how AI is accelerating conversations around data privacy and workforce accountability.

This episode is ideal for payroll professionals, business owners, HR leaders, and operations teams looking to enter 2026 with clearer systems, stronger compliance practices, and better workforce visibility.

🎙️ Episode 6 | 2025 Wrap-Up
📌 Topics: Payroll trends, workforce compliance, cloud payroll, biometrics, AI, record-keeping
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YouTube Chapter Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Compliance Focus for Next Year
00:50 Welcome to the Final Episode of the Year
01:06 Reflecting on Payroll Trends of the Year
01:23 Payroll Migration and System Upgrades
04:48 Compliance and Privacy in Payroll
11:47 Employee Feedback and Future Recommendations
16:02 Conclusion and Looking Forward to Next Year

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In this episode of the BundyPlus Podcast, Steve and Levon unpack the real state of AI in payroll — far beyond the hype, fear, and buzzwords. Using insights from the Australian Payroll Association’s report, they break down adoption trends, concerns, and what payroll professionals should expect next.


🔍 What we cover:
-Why 49% of organisations report zero AI adoption in payroll — and why that’s not surprising
-The small percentage actually using AI meaningfully today
-The big gap between what payroll professionals want vs. what software vendors currently deliver
-The risks and hesitation around AI, from data privacy to accuracy concerns
-Why AI still requires strong human oversight (yes, even if HAL wants to run payroll on its own)
-Where AI could actually shine: award checking, pattern detection, large-scale data validation
-Why “AI will take payroll jobs” isn’t the full story — augmentation is more likely
-What vendors need to do next to build trust and drive adoption
-How biometric tools, facial recognition, and data structures already set the foundation for future AI

💬 Key Themes:
• Skills gaps in the industry
• Leadership buy-in
• Change management
• Compliance-first development
• Transparency in AI tools
• Why accurate time-and-attendance data is the backbone of any future payroll AI

🎬 Fun Aside:
Steve imagines a future where HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey refuses to stop payroll processing — and what that says about trust in automation.


📈 Why this matters:
AI is entering payroll, slowly but surely. The winners will be the organisations (and vendors) who invest in skills, data, and practical use cases — not just flashy tech.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: AI in Payroll
00:29 Sci-Fi and AI: A Fun Analogy
01:13 Welcome Back: Bunny Plus Podcast
01:20 AI Adoption in Payroll: Current Trends
03:29 Challenges in AI Adoption
04:09 The Role of AI in Payroll Jobs
06:23 Real-World AI Applications in Payroll
08:03 Security Concerns with AI
10:24 Future of AI in Payroll
13:57 Recommendations for AI Adoption
17:02 Conclusion: The Exciting Future of Payroll

In this episode, Steve Jordan and Levon Lyimo dive into the evolving world of remote work — from managing teams and maintaining discipline to using technology that supports trust instead of surveillance.

💼 Key Topics Covered:
-The pros and cons of working from home
-Building structure and discipline outside the office
-The importance of trust between employers and employees
-Why monitoring tools (like keystroke loggers) do more harm than good
-How geofencing and geo-tracking enhance accountability
-Real-world use cases of the BundyPlus mobile app
-Best practices for implementing time and attendance systems
-Balancing privacy, compliance, and performance in hybrid work setups

🕓 Highlights:
“It’s not about surveillance — it’s about accountability.”
“Geofencing helps ensure your team is where they need to be — without intruding on their privacy.”
“The results will always show in the work.”

📍 Featuring:
Steve Jordan – Founder, BundyPlus
Levon Lyimo – Pre & Post Sales Specialist

📱 Learn more about how BundyPlus supports secure and flexible time tracking for remote and hybrid teams:
👉 https://www.bundyplus.com.au

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Remote Work Challenges
01:02 Welcome to the BUN Plus Podcast
01:26 Guest Introduction: Meet Lavonne
01:49 Biggest Challenges of Remote Work
03:00 Tech Setup and Initial Adjustments
04:44 Human Interaction and Mental Health
08:11 Employer's Perspective on Remote Work
10:40 Geolocation and Geofencing in Remote Work
13:27 Real-Life Examples and Testimonials
17:58 Best Practices for Remote Work
19:43 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

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