Episode 81: Beyond Payday: Why Real-Time Pay Is Becoming the New Baseline

Earned wage access (EWA) is quickly shifting from a niche perk to a core part of employee financial wellbeing. In this episode, Brent Skinner speaks with Tom Bachar, founder and CEO of Streamfunds Inc., about why timing, not just income, drives financial stress for millions of workers. As younger digital-native employees expect instant access to everything, traditional payroll cycles feel outdated. Tom explains how modern, employee-centric EWA models provide real-time, low-cost wage access—boosting retention and financial stability. The result is a shift in how employers think about pay, not just as a transaction, but also as a continually responsive experience aligned to how people actually live. Subscribe to HR.com YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/dnDO4 ================================================================================ FOR MORE HR.com resources and content to stay updated or to help start or advance your HR career: https://www.HR.com/education https://www.HR.com/magazines https://www.HR.com/prepcourse https://www.HR.com/prime https://www.HR.com/researchinstitute https://www.HR.com/upcomingvirtualevents https://www.HR.com/upcoming_webcasts SOCIALS:   / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom