How Earned Wage Access (EWA) Unlocks $1 Trillion in Payroll Funds | Joey Bertschler

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The payroll industry is at a tipping point. A staggering $1 trillion is tied up in outdated payroll cycles, preventing employees from accessing the money they’ve already earned. In this episode, Joey Bertschler, CEO of Volante Labs, joins Nick Day to expose the hidden inefficiencies in payroll and why Earned Wage Access (EWA) isn’t just a trend—it’s the future.

As companies like Walmart, McDonald's, and Uber embrace real-time pay, traditional monthly payroll is being challenged like never before. Joey’s groundbreaking 35-page research report uncovers how payroll delays contribute to financial stress, unnecessary loans, and employee turnover—while EWA reduces financial strain, boosts retention, and delivers a 300% ROI.

Key Takeaways:

• The $1 Trillion Paywall Problem – Why payroll delays are costing businesses and employees.
• How EWA is Transforming Payroll – A deep dive into the future of real-time wages.
• Why Delayed Pay Hurts Employees – The financial stress, predatory loans, and loss of purchasing power.
• The ROI of Faster Payroll – How companies are seeing retention increase and costs decrease.
• Regulations & Compliance – What businesses need to know before implementing EWA.

Is your payroll strategy stuck in the past? It’s time to rethink how employees get paid and unlock the true potential of payroll innovation.

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(00:00) The $1 Trillion Payroll Problem  

(02:23) The Rise of Earned Wage Access (EWA)  

(05:02) How Payroll Delays Hurt Employees & Businesses  

(07:09) The $1 Trillion Paywall Explained  

(09:34) The Financial Toll of Traditional Payroll Systems  

(12:29) Payroll Innovation: Why EWA is the Future  

(14:26) The ROI of EWA – 300% Return for Businesses  

(18:10) The Psychology Behind Payroll Delays  

(21:15) The Role of AI & Automation in Payroll  

(24:25) How Companies Like Walmart & McDonald's Are Adopting EWA  

(28:07) Compliance Challenges & How to Overcome Them  

(30:40) Convincing Leadership to Adopt EWA  

(35:56) The Biggest Pitfalls When Implementing EWA  

(42:44) What the Future of Payroll Looks Like  

(47:55) Blockchain & Payroll – Is It Necessary?  

(52:40) The Next Steps for Payroll Innovation