BundyPlus Podcast

BundyPlus.com.au, Steve Jordan, Levon Lyimo, Avon Abogadie

The BundyPlus Podcast dives into the real-world challenges of workforce time tracking, payroll tech, and business compliance, with a few laughs along the way. Each episode features insights from industry leaders, workplace stories, and practical tips to help keep your business running smoothly.

  1. Oct 14

    APA Summit 2026 Recap Payroll Risk, Compliance & AI | BundyPlus Podcast

    Payroll used to be seen as back-office admin. Now directors can be held personally liable for payroll errors, and it’s changing how businesses think about compliance. In this episode of the BundyPlus Podcast, Levon is joined by Steve and our senior developer Dylan, fresh from the Australian Payroll Association (APA) Summit 2026. They break down what they saw, who they met and what it means for payroll and time and attendance. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and welcome to Dylan 1:30 What is the Australian Payroll Association? 2:18 Who was there: vendors, booths and the atmosphere 3:15 The big theme: payroll risk 3:37 Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth’s opening speech 4:39 Director liability: payroll moves to the boardroom 5:15 Why payroll teams must speak to non-payroll people 6:04 Payroll assurance, not insurance (and the gap for small business) 8:08 AI at the summit: why human-in-the-loop matters 9:19 Connecting AI to payroll data: PII and security concerns 10:36 Common pain points and speaking the boardroom’s language 11:22 Moving 60,000 employees with no parallel pay run 12:42 Networking with assurance providers and timesheet data 13:56 Fair Work’s skepticism about big business compliance 14:18 What BundyPlus could do differently: award update notifications 15:34 What’s coming: UK payroll changes arrive here 10 to 18 months later 16:27 Key takeaways from Steve and Dylan 19:10 Biggest surprises at the summit 19:34 What BundyPlus can apply from the event 20:52 Testing a payroll chatbot’s guardrails 21:37 Wrap-up In this episode: Why payroll risk was the dominant theme at APA Summit 2026 How director liability is moving payroll from the back office to the boardroom Key lessons from the Fair Work Ombudsman’s opening speech Payroll assurance vs insurance, and why small businesses are being left behind AI in payroll: human review, and the data security questions around connected AI tools Why resilience to change matters in payroll What small and medium businesses can do now to avoid fines and back pay Who is this for? Payroll managers, business owners, HR teams, accountants and bookkeepers, and anyone responsible for paying staff correctly under Australian awards. About BundyPlus BundyPlus is time and attendance software built to give small and medium businesses confidence that what employees work is what they get paid. Learn more: [add link] Subscribe for more conversations on payroll, workforce management and time and attendance. #PayrollCompliance #APASummit2026 #AustralianPayroll #PayrollRisk #TimeAndAttendance #FairWork #SmallBusinessAustralia #PayrollAssurance #BundyPlus #PayrollPodcast Have questions about upgrading your time and attendance system? Reach out to the BundyPlus team — we're happy to help you find the right solution for your business. https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo

  2. Sep 7

    Stop Chasing Timesheet Errors How XERO + BundyPlus Automate Payroll Accuracy

    Stop Chasing Timesheet Errors: How Xero + BundyPlus Automate Payroll Accuracy Xero is BundyPlus's original — and still most-used — payroll integration. In this episode, Steve and Levon sit down to unpack why it's stood the test of time, how the Xero ↔ BundyPlus workflow removes manual timesheet errors, and what that means in practice: fewer payroll mistakes, a full audit trail, and real-time visibility over who's clocked in and when. In this episode: ✅How the Xero integration setup works (and why it takes minutes, not hours) ✅Why accurate time capture is the foundation of accurate payroll ✅What BundyPlus adds on top of Xero: rounding rules, exception flags, multi-level approvals ✅The importance of an audit trail for compliance and internal disputes ✅How employee records stay in sync automatically between platforms ✅Why this integration scales from 1-employee businesses to 200+ employee franchises ✅The real ROI of automating your timesheet-to-payroll workflow Timestamps: 00:00 – Why the Xero integration setup is so seamless 01:18 – Welcome back: spotlighting Xero, one of our OG integrations 01:35 – A look back: Xero since 2016 and BundyPlus's first API integration 02:27 – Why time capture matters for payroll accuracy 03:07 – "Assumption is the mother of all stuff-ups" 03:45 – What BundyPlus brings to Xero: time capture, rounding rules, flagging inconsistencies 05:36 – Why auditing and record-keeping can't be overlooked 06:19 – The approval workflow: multi-level sign-off before export 07:20 – Catching payroll errors before payday 08:59 – Reducing manual data entry and human error 09:06 – Keeping employee data in sync automatically 09:54 – The power of a single source of truth 10:07 – The real ROI: accuracy and efficiency 10:49 – Audit trail = confidence and resilience 11:12 – Real-time visibility and reporting for your team 11:36 – The biggest takeaway: why Xero remains the top integration 12:18 – What Xero's longevity says about the partnership 13:04 – Wrap-up and where to get started Got questions about connecting Xero to BundyPlus? Drop us a line — links in the show notes below — and we'll get you up and running in minutes. Subscribe for more BundyPlus podcast episodes on payroll, time & attendance, and workforce management. Have questions about upgrading your time and attendance system? Reach out to the BundyPlus team — we're happy to help you find the right solution for your business. https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo

  3. Aug 12

    Physical Time Clocks vs. Mobile Apps: Are They Still Worth It in 2026?

    Small errors, repeated every day, can easily cost your business up to $1,000. In this episode of the BundyPlus Podcast, Steve and Levon break down whether physical time clocks still have a place in a world of mobile apps — covering hidden payroll costs, compliance risk, ROI, and the biggest misconceptions business owners have about time clock hardware. Whether you're running a manufacturing floor, a retail store, or a healthcare team, this episode explains why "set and forget" time capture might be the highest-ROI decision your business hasn't made yet. What You'll Learn Why physical time clocks are still relevant in 2026 (and who they're best suited for) The hidden costs of manual timesheets and inaccurate time tracking How much a physical time clock actually costs vs. what it saves you The real story on payroll integrations (Xero, MYOB, and 50+ others) How time clocks improve compliance, auditing, and Fair Work protection Common misconceptions about "old school" time clock hardware The questions every business should ask before investing in a time clock Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open / intro (the $1,000 hidden cost line) 00:28 – Bundy Plus podcast intro 00:59 – Do businesses still need a physical time clock in a mobile-app world? 02:00 – Is this "old technology," or still relevant today? 02:28 – Which industries benefit most from physical time clocks? 03:29 – Hidden costs of time recording (the $1,000/day accuracy issue) 04:16 – Manual timesheets vs. time clocks: "chalk and cheese" 05:41 – Biggest advantages of a physical time clock (ROI intro) 06:05 – Real-world cost breakdown ($1,000 unit cost, $1.60/employee/month) 07:53 – Compliance benefits 09:49 – Deep dive: how time clocks help with compliance/audit trail 10:54 – Payroll integrations — the Xero/MYOB myth debunked 13:56 – "We're the Toyota of time clocks" 14:02 – Common misconceptions about physical time clocks 15:15 – Questions businesses should ask before buying 16:04 – Hidden psychological benefit: no more awkward clock-in confrontations 17:00 – Time clocks and payroll confidence 18:20 – Reframing the $1,000 upfront cost vs. long-term savings 19:03 – Final thoughts: "record everything" 19:39 – Fair Work complaint / "he said, she said, no proof" 20:07 – Closing remarks Key Takeaway Small, repeated payroll errors can cost businesses far more than the price of a time clock itself. With plug-and-play hardware, broad payroll integration support, and built-in compliance protection, physical time clocks remain one of the most cost-effective upgrades a business can make — regardless of industry or size. Connect With BundyPlus Have questions about upgrading your time and attendance system? Reach out to the BundyPlus team — we're happy to help you find the right solution for your business. https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo

  4. Jun 28

    EOFY Payroll Prep: Payday Super & Audit-Ready Time Tracking

    If Fair Work audited you tomorrow, would your time records hold up? EOFY payroll prep is a pressure test for time records. In this BundyPlus Podcast episode, we look at why accurate time tracking matters as Australian businesses prepare for Payday Super and stronger payroll visibility. End of financial year is often linked to tax returns, but for employers, it is also the right time to review how employee time is captured, approved, edited, and stored. With Payday Super starting from 1 July 2026, payroll timelines are becoming tighter. A missed record or unclear approval process can create extra risk when payroll needs to be processed every pay cycle. Steve and the BundyPlus team discuss what businesses should review before the new financial year, including employee records, pay items, awards, overtime treatment, timesheet approvals, audit trails, and payroll-ready data. The key question is simple: if Fair Work or the ATO asked for your records, could you access the right information quickly? BundyPlus helps Australian businesses strengthen time and attendance processes through accurate time capture, manager approvals, audit trails, and payroll-ready workforce data. Book a FREE demo: https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo Learn more about BundyPlus solutions: https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/solutions Official references: ATO Payday Super: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/payday-super Fair Work record-keeping: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/paying-wages/record-keeping #BundyPlus #PayrollCompliance #TimeAndAttendance ------------------------------------------- End of financial year is more than a tax deadline. For Australian businesses, it is a practical checkpoint for payroll systems, employee time records, and compliance readiness. In Episode 11 of the BundyPlus Podcast, the team discusses why time tracking becomes even more important as Payday Super comes into effect from 1 July 2026. The conversation covers the pressure of shorter payroll timelines, the importance of keeping accurate timesheet records, and the need for clear approval processes. The episode also looks at audit readiness from a practical business point of view. If an employee requests their work records, or if a regulator asks for payroll evidence, businesses need to know where those records are and how reliable they are. Key topics covered: Why EOFY is the right time to review time and attendance systems How Payday Super changes the pressure around each pay cycle Why accurate timesheets support stronger payroll compliance What businesses should check before the new financial year How audit trails help protect payroll records Why businesses should record time properly all year, not only at EOFY Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 If Fair Work audited you tomorrow 0:29 EOFY payroll prep starts here 1:07 Payday Super and payroll visibility 2:24 Why every pay cycle matters 3:31 Overtime and qualifying earnings 4:24 Will weaker payroll systems get exposed? 5:29 EOFY checklist for time and attendance 6:30 Building payroll-by-payroll resilience 7:04 Employee record requests and audit trails 8:12 Why 1 July matters for businesses 9:04 Time clocks and EOFY system reviews 10:19 The biggest EOFY payroll takeaway 11:10 Final thoughts for the new financial year EOFY is a good time to ask one practical question: would your payroll records hold up if they were checked tomorrow? With Payday Super starting from 1 July 2026, accurate time capture and clear approval records matter even more. Book a FREE demo with BundyPlus: https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo Have questions about upgrading your time and attendance system? Reach out to the BundyPlus team — we're happy to help you find the right solution for your business. https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo

  5. Apr 29

    Payday Super: Is Your Payroll System Ready?

    Payday Super is coming, and it could expose weak payroll and time tracking systems fast. In this episode, Steve and Levon discuss why clean timesheets, accurate clock-ins, and stronger payroll processes matter more than ever. BundyPlus helps Australian businesses capture accurate time and attendance data through smarter clocking options, automated timesheets, payroll integrations, audit trails, and cleaner reporting. When payroll deadlines get tighter, better time data can help reduce manual fixes, missed clock-ins, and pay run stress. In this episode, we cover how Payday Super changes the rhythm of payroll, why manual timesheets can create pressure, and how issues like missing clock-ins, incorrect overtime rules, and late approvals can flow downstream into payroll and superannuation. The conversation also touches on audit risks, business readiness, and why ignoring the change could create bigger problems later. Learn more about BundyPlus: https://www.bundyplus.com.au/ #paydaysuper #payrollmanagement #timeandattendance #australianbusiness #bundyplus Have questions about upgrading your time and attendance system? Reach out to the BundyPlus team — we're happy to help you find the right solution for your business. https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo

  6. Mar 31

    Desktop vs Cloud Time Tracking

    Desktop vs cloud time tracking can affect payroll, remote access, audit visibility, and future system growth. In this BundyPlus Podcast episode, Steve Jordan and Levon Lyimo break down the key differences between desktop, cloud, and hybrid time and attendance systems. They cover pricing, Xero payroll integration, Fair Work recordkeeping, mobile access, scalability, and the hidden costs that can shape the right fit for your business. BundyPlus provides time and attendance solutions built for the way modern teams work. From cloud-based systems to desktop and hybrid setups, BundyPlus helps businesses improve payroll prep, strengthen recordkeeping, support remote teams, and manage workforce data with more flexibility.  Explore more solutions from BundyPlus: https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/solutions Have questions about upgrading your time and attendance system? Reach out to the BundyPlus team — we're happy to help you find the right solution for your business. https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo

  7. Mar 1

    Fair Work Record Keeping: Avoid Costly Penalties | BundyPlus Podcast

    Fair Work compliance gets expensive fast when records fall behind. In this BundyPlus Podcast episode, Steve and Levon break down what record keeping needs to look like, why audits hit harder than many teams expect, and the habits that keep operations ready as scrutiny increases. You will hear a practical “record everything” mindset, penalty examples that put the risk into dollars, plus how a time and attendance system supports audit trails, historical data retention, and payroll integrations so compliance work stays steady across the year. BundyPlus demo or enquiry link here: https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/contact #BundyPlus #FairWork #RecordKeeping #TimeAndAttendance #PayrollCompliance Timestamps: 00:01:22 Welcome + record keeping focus 00:02:18 Record keeping as a business habit 00:02:36 What to record + 7-year retention 00:03:40 What auditors look for 00:04:21 Super, payslips + Payday Super context 00:05:34 Rising scrutiny + anomaly spotting 00:06:19 Common employer pitfalls + daily capture habits 00:08:15 Penalty examples tied to record issues 00:09:49 BundyPlus support: audit trails, retention, integrations 00:11:29 Setup mindset for devices and clocks 00:13:02 Key takeaways + wrap 00:14:09 Final reminder: audit readiness Links BundyPlus demo/enquiry: https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/contact Fair Work Ombudsman: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ Have questions about upgrading your time and attendance system? Reach out to the BundyPlus team — we're happy to help you find the right solution for your business. https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo

  8. Feb 8

    Payroll Resilience: How to Reduce Errors, Stress, and Payroll Risk

    In this episode of the BundyPlus Podcast, Steve Jordan and Levon explore what payroll resilience really means—and why it has become critical for modern businesses. Payroll sits at the intersection of people, compliance, and technology. When something breaks, pressure escalates fast. This conversation unpacks how resilient payroll teams balance strong systems with sustainable habits, reducing stress long before payday arrives. Steve and Levon discuss the emotional toll payroll teams carry, how daily review habits prevent last-minute blow-ups, and why cloud-based time and attendance systems reduce errors and risk. They also reflect on lessons learned during COVID, evolving workforce models, and how payroll teams can stay adaptable as technology, regulations, and expectations continue to change.  This episode is especially relevant for payroll professionals, HR leaders, and business owners who want calmer pay cycles, stronger compliance, and systems that hold up when things change. ⏱️Episode Timestamps 00:00 Payroll resilience explained: people and technology 00:32 Complexity of payroll and workplace agreements 01:06 Welcome to the BundyPlus Podcast 01:20 Why resilience matters in payroll 02:26 Defining resilience under pressure 03:07 People + systems: building resilient payroll teams 04:27 Practical tips to strengthen payroll resilience 04:53 Cloud systems vs desktop payroll risks 05:17 Biometrics, integrations, and reducing errors 05:52 The emotional toll of payroll work 06:20 Payroll stress and last-minute pressure 07:17 Daily timesheet reviews as stress prevention 08:15 How payroll stress compounds across teams 09:04 Negative bias and why payroll mistakes feel bigger 09:13 How BundyPlus supports payroll resilience 10:30 COVID, remote work, and resilient systems 11:07 Contactless clocking and future-proofing payroll 12:05 The future of payroll and adapting to change 12:44 Training, automation, and transparency 13:57 AI in payroll and the human safeguard 14:45 Final tips for resilient payroll processes 16:20 Backup planning and compliance readiness 17:36 Why single-person payroll systems fail 18:13 Episode wrap-up and closing ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Payroll resilience shapes more than pay runs. It influences stress levels, compliance confidence, and how teams respond when something goes wrong. If payroll feels reactive, stressful, or fragile, this conversation offers grounded insights and practical direction. 🔗 Learn more about payroll resilience with BundyPlus 👉 https://www.bundyplus.com.au #payroll #payrollmanagement #workforcemanagement #timeandattendance #bundyplus #payrollresilience Have questions about upgrading your time and attendance system? Reach out to the BundyPlus team — we're happy to help you find the right solution for your business. https://www.bundyplus.com.au/pages/book-a-demo

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The BundyPlus Podcast dives into the real-world challenges of workforce time tracking, payroll tech, and business compliance, with a few laughs along the way. Each episode features insights from industry leaders, workplace stories, and practical tips to help keep your business running smoothly.

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    BundyPlus.com.au, Steve Jordan, Levon Lyimo, Avon Abogadie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
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