“What I like to do is try to make a difference with the work I do.” David Bowie (1947–2016)
Editor’s comment
This issue carries informative articles about Chartered status for individual CIPP members, learning and development, and the ‘Taylor review’. All are essential reading. On pages 8-9 you’ll find a report of George Powell’s recent visit to the CIPP head
development in our work and careers. This also reminds us that continuing professional development is crucial in our profession, and will play a key role in supporting Individual Chartered Status. Even if the government were to accept just some of the Taylor review proposals there will be significant impact on payroll management. The articles on pages 19, 20/21, 32 and 41 set out some of the details and implications for payroll and pensions. Please remember to view the online version of this issue for additional content.
office. George was instrumental in the foundation of the first payroll/ pension professional body in the UK. We should revere George for instigating our profession by his actions in 1980. The report complements the article on page 13 which announces details of individual Chartered status. Surely, this status would have been unimaginable in 1980? Amongst other things, the feature topic articles which are found on pages 34–38 emphasise the role and value of learning and
Mike Nicholas MCIPP AMBCS Editor
Chair’s message
All I seem to have done over the past few months is travel, meeting lots of payroll professionals on my way. This morning I woke up in New York City where I’m on a flying visit for a couple of days meeting with my US payroll teams and our new supplier…hopefully I’ll get a chance later to go and explore the city for a few hours. I was very excited to pick up an email when I arrived yesterday from the CIPP office to tell me that we have had a great response to my requests for more of our members to stand as board directors and this is better than I could have ever expected. Applications have now closed and when the appointments committee meet later this month, I’m sure we’ll end up with a very exciting voting process with a wide selection of candidates for members to choose from to represent them on our CIPP board. Don’t forget to vote for your preferred candidates when the voting opens online soon. This month we’ve launched our new online prospectus which you can view on our website; this will provide you with full details
of the CIPP’s education offerings including the industry recognised Foundation Degree in Payroll Management qualification for which enrolments are currently open. The prospectus also includes a useful career pathway to make it clear which study route is best for you. Final plans are being made for our annual conference and exhibition. If you haven’t booked your place, there is still time to join us at the largest independent UK payroll conference. If you want to approach your employer to show what a benefit it will be to your professional development we have created a sample business case on our website. I hope to see you at some of our events over the coming weeks.
Eira Hammond FCIPPdip Chair, CIPP
CEO’s message
I recently attended the CIPP’s tutor training for our CIPP tutors who are the bedrock of our qualifications process. It was a great weekend with close to 100 in attendance. It was good to meet and speak with many of the
work throughout the year. Within this special week, dedicated to you, we’d love to see your comments and ideas shared with the CIPP, to further raise the profile for the profession. With the General Data Protection Regulation fast approaching, we’ve been holding roundtable events to help shape a standard within the payroll and pensions environment. It has been great for me to witness how the industry leaders have come together for a common purpose, to be one voice for the good of the profession. Follow and read the article on page 26 and it will become a regular feature to assist in this key piece of legislation for go live in May 2018. We encourage others to join the forum as it gains momentum, so please speak to the CIPP to express your interest.
tutors, most of whom have a busy day job, yet make time to support the students making their way through their respective levels of qualification. A big thanks to you all. I’ve also finished presenting at various National Forums around the country, ably supported by the policy and research team, and gratefully supported by several industry sponsors. This is, of course, an inclusive benefit for all associate, full and fellow members; including the webinar, not far short of 1,000 members have participated. We’re now into the autumn season and hopefully you’re all prepared for National Payroll Week. The theme is Spotlight on Payroll, so think of ways in which your payroll professionals, teams and suppliers can celebrate success and be recognised for all your hard
Ken Pullar FCIPP Chief executive officer, CIPP
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Issue 33 | September 2017
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