--- title: PayrollOrg on The Payroll Podcast description: Laurel Serra, CPP, PayrollOrg’s Director of Education Services, joins Nick Day on The Payroll Podcast to discuss why every payroll professional must attend Payroll Congress. image: https://payroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/payrollorg-on-the-payroll-podcast.jpg?sfvrsn=382e9658_0 --- [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/American-Payroll-Associations-Chapter-Relations-877434285724525/) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=1051077&trk=anet_ug_grppro) [![soc-tw](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_tw.svg "soc-tw")](https://twitter.com/APAChapters?lang=en) - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect) - [Resources](https://blogs.payroll.org/resources) ![23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png?width=1300&name=23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png "23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo") [![26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg?width=1300&name=26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg "26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long")](https://payroll.org/) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/f780cac8d6b47a0eba6133cb5e047c5e) Custom URL No Widget: By [Sean Tait Bircher](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/author/sean-tait-bircher) on Apr 15, 2025 10:05:07 AM # PayrollOrg on The Payroll Podcast JGA Recruitment, Inc.’s [**The Payroll Podcast**](https://jgarecruitmentinc.com/the-payroll-podcast/) is the first podcast produced exclusively for the UK and global payroll community. Hosted by Nick Day, recipient of PayrollOrg’s 2024 Global Vision Award, the podcast features in-depth discussions with leading payroll experts on complex topics. Laurel Serra, CPP—PayrollOrg’s Director of Education Services—recently joined Nick to answer “[**Why Every Payroll Professional MUST Attend Payroll Congress**](https://jgarecruitment.com/podcast/why-every-payroll-professional-must-attend-payroll-congress-with-laurel-serra-184/).” Laurel has spent more than 20 years in the payroll industry and is passionate about payroll education, compliance, and helping professionals advance their careers. She plays a key role in organizing Payroll Congress—an event that has transformed the careers of thousands of payroll professionals. During the podcast, they discussed topics such as the following: - Why payroll is the “heartbeat” of every business—and what that really means - How Payroll Congress can elevate your career, build your network, and keep you ahead of the curve - The importance of payroll certification and how it opens doors to leadership, influence, and impact - Overcoming imposter syndrome and burnout in payroll—and how community can re-ignite your passion - How global sessions at Payroll Congress help domestic professionals grow with a broader perspective - Practical tips to convince your C-suite that Payroll Congress is a strategic investment, not a cost Tune in to **[**The Payroll Podcast**](https://jgarecruitmentinc.com/the-payroll-podcast/) f**or a fascinating exploration of the transformational power of payroll education, community, and professional development. --- *Sean Tait Bircher is the Writer and Editor of Membership Publications for PayrollOrg.* ### Search ![payroll-logo-white](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/payroll-logo-white.png?width=200&name=payroll-logo-white.png "payroll-logo-white") [Privacy Policy](http://www.americanpayroll.org/privacy/)     |     Acceptable Use ©[PayrollOrg](http://payroll.org) [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/PayrollOrg) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/payroll-org/mycompany/) [![Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png?width=20&height=19&name=Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png)](https://twitter.com/PayNews)