Mike Vannoy
Mike is a digital-first marketing executive with 25 years dedicated to helping HR companies thrive. As a board member of an AI software company and Chief Marketing Officer at Asure, he's been at the forefront of AI, HR compliance trends, and the changing demographics that shape today's marketplace. Under his leadership at Sales Engine Media, the company predominantly focused on the payroll, HR, and benefits industries, earning multiple spots on the Inc5000 list. Actively involved in multiple small businesses, Mike is a lifelong entrepreneur adept at navigating the changing workforce dynamics. He has held multiple executive roles at industry-leading HR firms, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the sector.
Appears in 111 Episodes
Development & Training - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #101
The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions ab...
Employee Onboarding - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #110
The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions ab...
Power of Benefits - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #109
The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions ab...
Top 5 Things Businesses Need to Know About Payroll Security - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #108
The episode features a cybersecurity professional who helps keep businesses safe. Please welcome Vice President of Information Security at Asure, Josh Gohman. Josh joi...
Recruiting and Hiring - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 107
The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions ab...
401K Tax Savings for Small Businesses: Real World Examples - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 106
Joining the show this week is a retirement processional with over 20 years of experience who helps people save for their futures. Please welcome to the show, Director ...
California OSHA: Workplace Violence Prevention Plan - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 105
In this episode, we welcome Mary Simmons to discuss the latest developments in workplace violence prevention laws in California. Mary and Mike sit down to discuss the ...
How AI Will Disrupt HR: Tectonic Shifts in HCM - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 104
On this episode of Mission To Grow, we’re featuring a presentation delivered by Mike Vannoy at the 32nd SHRM Long Island annual conference. The presentation dives into...
FTC Ruling On Non Competes - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 103
In this episode of Mission To Grow, Host Mike Vannoy is joined by Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C., Brian Shenker to discuss the recent FTC ban on non-competes. They di...
Little Known Employer Tax Credits: WOTC, R&D, And So Much More - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 102
In this episode of Mission to Grow, host Mike Vannoy and guest Shannon Scott, CEO of HR Logics, delve into the often-overlooked world of employer tax credits. They exp...
Decoding COBRA Compliance, Coverage & Risk Mitigation - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 101
While COBRA has fairly straight forward effects, the qualifications and details are quite nuanced. Joining the show to help small business owners stay compliant with C...
New FLSA Overtime Salary Threshold - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 100
A recent ruling from the DOL has moved to raise the FLSA overtime salary threshold to $58,656 by 2025, and is poised to affect around 4 million employees. Here to help...
Pay-As-You-Go Worker's Comp: Cost Advantages For Businesses - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 99
While most business owners know they need workers comp, few know how to make it work efficiently for them. Here to explain the benefits of pay as you go workers comp i...
Affordable Care Act: Rules, Records and Repercussions - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 98
The Affordable Care Act outlines which employers need to provide care, and what care they need to provide, yet is difficult to navigate. Here to help business owners b...
Proactive Health Management: Reducing FICA While Bending The Cost Curve Of Health Insurance - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 97
Proactively making sure your employees are healthy results in a happier, healthier, and more satisfied employee base, but can also help businesses save money. Here to ...
Understanding Isolating And Allocating Growth Capital - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 96
Every business wants to grow, but can growth potentially hurt your business? This week’s guest thinks so. He’s a speaker, entrepreneur, and financial expert who helps ...
Anti-Discrimination Laws: Are Your Hiring Practices EEO Compliant? - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 95
Staying compliant during your hiring process can be challenging, especially as well intentioned questions can actually end up being discriminatory. Our guest this week...
On-Demand Pay: The New Must-Have Benefit for Job Seekers - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 94
As technology advances, so should your payroll. On demand pay is becoming more of a desire for the workforce, and it benefits employers as well as employees. Here to e...
Why 401(k) is a Smart Choice for Small Business - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 93
For most employees, a 401k is a requirement, not just a perk. Here to help your business stay competitive is a 401k expert with over 20 years of experience. Joining th...
FMLA: What Family Medical Leave Act Provisions Mean for Your Business - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 92
The Family Medical Leave Act is an important piece of legislation that provides employees of certain businesses with protections in the case of a medical leave. Unders...
Tax Filing, Deductions, Credits & Changes: Tax Compliance Considerations for Small Business Owners - Mission to Grow - Episode #91
No business wants to deal with an audit from the IRS, and properly understanding how to be tax compliant is the best way to keep your business running smoothly. Here t...
Salaried or Hourly? Understand Exempt Classifications - Mission to Grow - Episode # 90
At first glance, classifying an employee as exempt or nonexempt appears to only be about how you want to pay them, but at a further glance things are much more complic...
Finance Tips for Growth-Minded Business Owners - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #89
Today’s guest is a speaker, entrepreneur, and financial expert! Welcome Greg Crabtree, Partner at Carr, Riggs & Ingram. Greg joins host Mike Vannoy to share labor effi...
Onboarding: Common Pitfalls & Best Practices for New Employees - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #88
This week’s guest has extensive experience defending Class and Collective action lawsuits under federal and state wage and hour laws. His practice focuses on represent...
Employee Engagement - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #87
This week on Mission to Grow, Mike Vannoy sits down with Mary Simmons, VP of HR Compliance, Learning and Development at Asure! Mike and Mary discuss various strategies...
CTA Requirements - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #86
On this week’s episode of Mission to Grow, host Mike Vannoy sits down with Chris Bell, Regulatory Counsel for Asure. Mike and Chris then delve into the details of the ...
2024 Employment Law Updates - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - #85
Welcome to another episode of Mission to Grow! This week, we welcome back Mary Simmons, the VP of HR Compliance, Learning and Development at Asure. Mary partners with ...
How to Develop Employees With Stretch Assignments - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - #84
To speak with an HR specialist, go to https://www.asuresoftware.com/contact-usHow to Develop Employees With Stretch AssignmentsWe'll explore:What is a Stretch Assignme...
Top 5 Employment-Related Lawsuits and How to Avoid Them - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - #83
To speak with an HR specialist, go to https://www.asuresoftware.com/contact-usTop 5 Employment-Related Lawsuits and How to Avoid ThemWe'll explore:Discrimination/Retal...
Protect Your Business From Sexual Harassment Lawsuits - Best Practices - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - #82
To speak with an HR specialist, go to https://www.asuresoftware.com/contact-usProtect Your Business From Sexual Harassment Lawsuits - Best PracticesWe'll explore:What ...
