Best Debra Richardson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 340: Part 2 with Troy Baker of the BBB: Is Your Company an SMB? You’re At Risk for Fraud and the Better Business Bureau’s Resources Can Help 29:06

5d ago29:06

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If you’re company is a small or medium sized business, don’t get comfortable about fraud – you’re being targeted too. Troy Baker is back to talk fraud and how the fraud prevention resources at the Better Business Bureau can help you protect your payments from fraudsters. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help…

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Are We All Screwed? A Millennial and Gen Xer Weigh In With Bradley Richardson of Advanced Adulting 1:51:41

7d ago1:51:41

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I’m not gonna lie–this episode hit deep. Bradley Richardson and I recorded this one for both our audiences, and it turned into the realest talk I’ve had in a while. We peeled back the polish and got straight into the messy middle of work, life, and what we all do to survive this stage of midlife. If you've ever been laid off, cut off by your work “…

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Episode 339: The Better Business Bureau’s Troy Baker on How to Shield Your Business From Fraud Using BBB Resources 47:29

12d ago47:29

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Did you know you can find lots of fraud prevention resources from the Better Business Bureau? In this episode, Troy Baker from the Michigan Better Business Bureau talks about fraud, using the BBB for validations and what we both think is the best thing to do that will keep your company protected from fraud. Keep listening. Check out my website www.…

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Episode 338: 3 Benefits When the Customer Master File is Also the Vendor Master File 20:58

19d ago20:58

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Is your vendor master file and customer master file the same? Don’t miss taking advantage of these key benefits when they are one in the same. What are they? Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, reg…

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Did You Know You Could Have a 'Second Fifty' Years? Dr. Debra Whitman Explains! 43:57

21d ago43:57

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What has more to do with longevity: your zip code or your genetic code? The answer might just surprise you. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP and author of “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond” join me to discuss the changing narrative of aging. Deb’s jour…

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Episode 337: April 2025 Changes to the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC 16:26

26d ago16:26

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Of course – the IRS has updated the 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC again effective for reporting Tax Year 2025 payments to your vendors. It’s not that bad though…. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regul…

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Episode 336: World Password Day’s Ultimate Advice for Maintaining Passwords 16:03

1M ago16:03

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World Password Day is the 1st Thursday in May every year. For the ultimate and not surprising advice this year from the National Cybersecurity Alliance…. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regulat…

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Turn Career Setbacks Into Comebacks: Gamifying Job Searches and Nailing Your Career After Age 40 With Portfolio Rocket’s Loren Greiff 48:16

1M ago48:16

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What happens when the most brutal battle of your life changes how you approach everything? Cancer sucks. It rips apart someone’s life. So, can you believe someone “gamified cancer” to make sure she still got the most out of life during her fight? Yup, that would be my friend, Loren. In this episode, I’m joined by executive career strategist Loren G…

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Episode 335: Why the Vendor Process Is Key to Preventing ACH, Wire and Check Payment Fraud 25:20

1M ago25:20

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Invoice automation is great for invoice processing and even has artificial intelligence tools that can help spot attempted fraud – but it’s really the vendor setup and maintenance process that will save you from making fraudulent electronic and check payments. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementi…

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Episode 334: Flipping the Script - Two Tactics Vendors Are Using to Secure Their Bank Info With Clients (You) 22:26

2M ago22:26

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Vendor team members need to be vigilant when collecting and confirming bank account information. Now, some vendors are doing the same. If you want to hear what tactics the vendors are using to secure their banking information and how it benefits vendor teams…. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementi…

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Colorado’s Game-Changing Job Application Act, the Case for Intergenerational Teams, and How You Can Take Action With Janine Vanderburg 48:26

2M ago48:26

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We’re done just talking about ageism. In this episode, we show you how to do something about it. Janine Vanderburg is the powerhouse behind Changing the Narrative and CEO of Encore Roadmap. She joins me to talk about how she and a coalition of advocates helped pass the groundbreaking Job Application Fairness Act in Colorado - legislation that bans …

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Episode 333: Looking for Vendor Contact Info? 3 Reasons Why the FTC Warns Not To Use Online Search Results 11:25

2M ago11:25

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If you perform a web search and use the results to find your vendor contact information or to confirm their information – you might want to hear what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns against. Plus what you can do instead. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, i…

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Episode 332: New Scam Alert – Beware of Inbound Snail Mail Scam 8:15

2M ago8:15

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Fraudsters are using snail mail to deliver scams – watch out for this one reported by the US Postal Inspection Service. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regulatory fines or bad vendor data. Chec…

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Job Search Struggles in Midlife, Why You Should Take Fractional Roles, and Corporate Survival with Nick Passarelli 39:47

2M ago39:47

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If you’ve ever been blindsided by a layoff, wrestled with feeling “too old” for the job search, or wondered if your career peak is behind you, this episode is for you. In this deeply honest and refreshingly human episode, I speak with Nick Passarelli, a fintech exec and former HR leader whose early career taught him the hard truth: corporate loyalt…

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Episode 331: Vendor Validations Recommended for Compliance 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

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Are you performing all required vendor validations to avoid non-compliance fines and penalties? Identify non-compliance risks, and get vendor validation recommendations for regulatory, watchlist, and electronic payment compliance. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, …

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Episode 330: New Scam Alert: 5 Ways the FBI Says Criminals Steal Checks You Send To Your Vendors 17:20

2M ago17:20

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The FBI issued a Public Service Announcement that check theft via mail is increasing. See five ways they say criminals are stealing your vendor checks from the mail, and some resources to prevent check fraud. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and…

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Why Awkwardness Is a Career Superpower, Overcoming Social Discomfort, and Building Confidence With Henna Pryor 42:52

3M ago42:52

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We’ve all had those painfully awkward moments–those cringey, uncomfortable feelings—the ones that make you want to disappear into the floor. But what if awkwardness wasn’t something to escape, but something to embrace? Today, I sit down with workplace performance expert Henna Pryor to unpack why discomfort is actually a good thing. Henna shares her…

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Episode 329: More Important Than Phishing Tests – Test Controls in Your Vendor Remittance Change Process 23:39

3M ago23:39

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We are all familiar with phishing tests to test our ability to identify a fraudulent email – but what about a test to see if a fraudulent vendor request to change vendor remittance details can be leaked or changed? Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal control…

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Episode 328: Vendor Remittance Information = 3 Confirmation Calls 15:00

3M ago15:00

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If you still receive vendor supporting documentation via email and process vendor adds and changes manually - this topic is for you, though, it may surprise some of you since I routinely say that confirmation calls are not the silver bullet to avoid fraud. What can 3 confirmation calls do? Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.c…

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Fighting Ageism Through Art, The Gendered Impact of Aging, and Why This Exhibit Went Viral With Dr. Stacey Gordon and Aubrey Hirsch 31:55

3M ago31:55

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Did you know that the average age for a first Botox injection is reportedly now just 26? Wild, right? That’s just one sign of how deeply ageism is woven into our lives - whether it’s in the workplace, healthcare, or even just the way we see ourselves. So, today I am chatting with Dr. Stacey Gordon, a senior fellow at NYU’s Center for Health and Agi…

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Episode 327: Do You Need to Collect A Voided Check Or Banking on Letterhead With Vendor Banking? 14:08

3M ago14:08

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I still run into vendor teams that collect vendor banking information on voided checks or letterhead. Is that still a best practice and if not, what else should be done? Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent p…

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Episode 326: Getting Ready for IRS Tax Reporting for Non-US Vendors: The Difference Between 1042-S, 1042-T and 1042 20:18

3M ago20:18

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It’s getting close to tax reporting time for your reportable non-us vendors. In this episode, let’s talk about how to find those non-us vendors you didn’t know you had and cover the basics of the difference between 1042-S, 1042-T and the 1042. So if you are new to IRS tax reporting for non-us vendors…. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debra…

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Breaking Age Stereotypes, Embracing AI, and Building a Multi-Generational Workforce with AARP’s Naj Uddin 57:27

3M ago57:27

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How does a Silicon Valley techie end up transforming one of the largest nonprofits in the U.S.? Well, Naj Uddin, Chief Information Officer at AARP, joins us to share his journey from tech startups to spearheading innovation at AARP. Naj shares how AARP is doing things differently - think success coaching, mentorship programs, and hiring practices t…

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Episode 325: Build a Watchlist Compliance Matrix to Avoid Fraud and Fines – In 5 Steps 33:42

4M ago33:42

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Is your company based in the US? You may be familiar with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), but do you know what other watchlists are required based on your company attributes or your vendor's? If you want 5 steps to build a watchlist compliance matrix to avoid fraud and fines….. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.…

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Episode 324: How Often Should You Clean Your Vendor Master File? And 3 Key Tasks To Include 24:19

4M ago24:19

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Now that most of you have distributed your 1099’s to the vendor and filed the related forms to the IRS it’s fresh in your mind that there are issues with your vendor master file. If you want a recommendation for how often you should be cleaning it and what you should include... Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you ne…

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Regret Is Your Greatest Teacher: How to Learn From the Past and Build a Future You Love With Daniel Pink 31:17

4M ago31:17

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Ever looked back on a missed opportunity and thought, Ugh, what if? Well, you’re not alone—and that feeling of regret might actually be one of the best tools for growth. I had the privilege of chatting with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink about his book The Power of Regret—the book that gave me the final push to launch this very podca…

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Episode 323: A Fraudulent Payment After A BEC Scam Goes to Court – Who Won? 17:50

4M ago17:50

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A case of business email compromise where the vendor sued the buyer when the buyer made a fraudulent payment to a fraudster impersonating the vendor. A classic business email compromise scam goes to court. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and be…

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Episode 322: 2 More Recommended Vendor Validations for 2025 And Where to Validate 15:43

4M ago15:43

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I added two recommendations for vendor validations to add to your vendor setup and maintenance process. See which ones they are and where to validate. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regulatory…

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Episode 321: One Critical Thing I Learned Testing the IRIS System 13:06

5M ago13:06

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If you are satisfying your IRS tax reporting requirements by using the IRIS platform from the IRS, you may be interested in what I found while creating a demo of the system. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudule…

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Episode 320: 3 Ways to Find A Missed Fraudulent Payment Made In December 11:31

5M ago11:31

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Welcome back. In this episode I’ll talk about how to find if a fraudulent payment happened in December during the busy year-end. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regulatory fines or bad vendor d…

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Episode 319: Confirmation Call Scripts #5 – Confirmation Call Voice Message and Email 17:15

6M ago17:15

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Are you and your team members making confirmation calls to your vendors to confirm remittance information? If so, are you using confirmation call scripts? See how they can be valuable to prevent fraud and make the person receiving the call (in for this episode, the email) more apt to confirm their information. This is the 5th episode in this series…

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Episode 318: Confirmation Call Scripts #4 – Adding Remit Address for Check Payments 22:14

6M ago22:14

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Are you and your team members making confirmation calls to your vendors to confirm remittance information? If so, are you using confirmation call scripts? See how they can be valuable to prevent fraud and make the person receiving the call more apt to confirm their information. This is the 4th episode in this series of 5. Keep listening. Check out …

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Episode 317: Confirmation Call Scripts #3 – Changing Remit Address for Check Payments 21:40

6M ago21:40

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Are you and your team members making confirmation calls to your vendors to confirm remittance information? If so, are you using confirmation call scripts? See how they can be valuable to prevent fraud and make the person receiving the call more apt to confirm their information. This is the 2nd episode in this series of 5. Keep listening. Check out …

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10 Hard Truths about Ageism 1:03:28

6M ago1:03:28

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In this last episode of the year, I reflect on what I’ve learned in 1.5 years of podcasting about ageism in the workplace. Spoiler alert: it’s a big deal for all of us, whether you’re fresh out of school or deep into your career, so let’s roll! Did you know having a positive mindset about aging can add 7.5 years to your life? That’s more than quitt…

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Episode 316: Confirmation Call Scripts #2 – Adding Bank Details for ACH/Wire Payment 19:08

6M ago19:08

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Are you and your team members making confirmation calls to your vendors to confirm remittance information? If so, are you using confirmation call scripts? See how they can be valuable to prevent fraud and make the person receiving the call more apt to confirm their information. This is the 2nd episode in this series of 6. Keep listening. Check out …

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Episode 315: Confirmation Call Scripts #1 – Changing Bank Details for ACH/Wire Payment 19:31

7M ago19:31

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Are you using confirmation call scripts? See how they can be valuable to prevent fraud and make the person receiving the call more apt to confirm their information. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent paymen…

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Thriving as an Individual Contributor, Embracing Power Skills, and the Myth of Workplace Vulnerability with Everybody Be Cool’s Author, Hanan Harb Sahourieh 56:36

7M ago56:36

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Ever feel like you're trying to navigate a corporate obstacle course while juggling flaming torches and keeping your cool? Like you're supposed to be "authentic" but also "professional," vulnerable but not too vulnerable? Well, today we're diving into the workplace circus with Hanan Harb Sahourieh, the brilliant mind behind Everybody Be Cool - a bo…

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Episode 314: Find Fraud With This Verification for Vendors That Are Individuals or Sole Proprietorships 13:19

7M ago13:19

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Add this additional verification when onboarding vendors that are individuals or sole proprietors to avoid fraud. What is it and what resources can you use to perform the verification? Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to preve…

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Episode 313: When Corporations Are Reportable on 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC 12:25

7M ago12:25

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Yes, payments to corporations may be reportable. In this episode we’ll talk about which 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC payments are reportable and which of those forms they should be reported. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to preve…

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Fired for Being 42, the Insane Age Discrimination Case No Lawyer Would Take, and Picking Up the Pieces with Over 40 Founder Emilia D'Anzica 37:59

7M ago37:59

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Imagine hitting all your KPIs at work, only to be told you're out—because they want someone younger. Well, that’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, the incredible Emilia D’Anzica. And trust me, her comeback story is one for the books! Emilia is the founder of Growth Molecules, an author, and an all-around powerhouse. She takes us through her …

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Episode 312: 3 Worst Practices With Vendor Data That Lead To Compliance Fines 22:26

7M ago22:26

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It’s getting toward the end of the year and now many of you may see the result of three worst practices with vendor data that can lead to compliance fines. If you want to know what are they and what you should be doing instead….. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, i…

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Episode 311: The New “Easy Pickings” BEC Scam Targets 20:57

8M ago20:57

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Do you know what type of organizations the fraudsters are calling “easy pickings?” Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regulatory fines or bad vendor data. Check out my new Vendor Process Training …

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How Menopause Affects Productivity at Work, Corporate America’s Neglect of Women's Health, and the Billion-Dollar Cost to Businesses with Tamsen Fadal 38:20

8M ago38:20

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Did you know that menopause affects over half the population and costs companies billions in lost productivity each year? And yet, it's still one of the most overlooked issues in the workplace. Well, today’s episode focuses on the impact of menopause on the workforce. I share my experience with a tech company's absurd mishandling of women’s health,…

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Episode 310: Bridging the Gap From Cybersecurity Awareness Training to Customized Training to Prevent Payment Fraud – in 5 Steps 35:10

8M ago35:10

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Want these immediate takeaways? Common security threats unique to the account payable function Resources for free and paid training to prevent fraud Vendor setup and maintenance processes to avoid fraud 5 Steps to customized training to prevent fraud Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authent…

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Episode 309: Avoid Fraud at Year End - 5 Email Tactics Fraudsters Use 16:50

8M ago16:50

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It’s 4th quarter already and while some of you finished your year-end, more are coming into their December 31st year-end – and the fraudsters know it! Make sure you know what tricks they will use in email as we come to the end of 2024. Keep Listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniq…

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Why Some Women Try To Look Older At Work, Gender Bias in Big Tech, and Building an AgeTech Company in a Youth-Obsessed World with Wisdom.io CEO Cathy Minter 52:13

8M ago52:13

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The world population is aging, and with 10,000 people turning 65 daily, new opportunities are emerging in the tech industry. So, today, we're exploring the AgeTech revolution with Cathy Minter, the CEO and co-founder of Wisdom.io. AgeTech? Yeah, it's a thing, and it's been quietly changing the game since 2016. But we're not talking about teaching y…

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Episode 308: A New IRS Form That Can Make It Easier to Request An Extension for Distributing 1099’s and 1042’s to Vendors 10:18

8M ago10:18

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Don’t you just love it when the IRS comes out with new forms? Well, this form you probably will love! Keep Listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regulatory fines or bad vendor data. Check out my new Vendo…

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Episode 307: Collecting and Validating Vendor Banking Details to Avoid Fraud - 20 Tips in 20 Minutes 33:50

9M ago33:50

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How about tips to avoid fraud when collecting banking details and more tips for how to validate banking to….you guessed it – avoid fraud. Keep Listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regulatory fines or bad…

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Indeed’s Ageist Career Guide, Viral LinkedIn Reaction, and the Impact on the Ageism Debate 44:05

9M ago44:05

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In this solo episode, I break down the recent controversy surrounding a career guide published by Indeed, the world’s largest job site, with 365 million daily users and over 3.5 million employers. Here’s a teaser: The guide labeled ages 45-55 as “late career” and 55-65 as “decline,” sparking an outcry over its ageist language. I stumbled across the…

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Episode 306: Cleaning Your Vendor Master File & Keeping it Clean - 20 Tips in 20 Minutes 32:02

9M ago32:02

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It’s that time of year – time to start getting ready for tax filing season, or just to keep your vendor data accurate at all times. Get 20 tips to do both… Keep Listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to prevent fraudulent payments, regul…

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