CIPP update
The CIPP events are coming to you THE CHARTERED Institute has recently announced transformation of our events to 100% digital this year and are excited to announce our revised programmes and content to our sponsors and delegates. We have been monitoring government advice related to the events industry, and given the scale of our events programme in the autumn we have made the decision to change our events from face-to-face to online for 2020. This includes the: ● National Payroll Week drinks reception (https://bit.ly/31nAkDi) ● National Payroll Week Conference and Exhibition (https://bit. ly/31nAkDi) ● Annual Conference and Exhibition (https://bit.ly/31nAkDi) ● Annual Excellence Awards (https://bit.ly/3kbLK5A) Our 40th anniversary celebration event and Graduation Ceremony are being postponed and will run face-to-face during 2021. The National Payroll Week conference will take place online, on Thursday 10 September and is the perfect opportunity to take part in a truly virtual conference experience and a chance to network with others in your industry. The conference consists of motivational sessions, panel discussions and those all-important legislation updates. The event is open to both members and non-members of the CIPP. We hope to see you there and look forward to celebrating one of the most important weeks in the payroll industry. Our Annual Conference and Exhibition is the UK’s largest independent payroll conference and exhibition. We have created an amazing and engaging programme, filled with insightful CIPP celebrates 40 years AS THE world continues to be in varying stages of lockdown, and technology has been embraced more than ever before through the use of cloud storage and file sharing solutions and online networking tools such as MS Teams and Zoom (other platforms are available), it seems only fitting that during her researches into our history, Vickie Graham, CIPP’s business development director, came across information regarding the launch of our online qualifications. Vickie observes that “Now an integral part of a payroll professional’s career, the CIPP’s Payroll Technician Certificate was launched in 2011 – just nine years ago! This was the CIPP’s first online educational offering, and now attracts circa 700 students per year. “Since the launch of the Payroll Technician Certificate, it seems that much has changed with regards to online learning in terms of
speakers, as well as various networking opportunities and an online, immersive exhibition. At the end of the conference and exhibition, we will continue to host the Annual Excellence Awards, which this year, is free to attend. We look forward to seeing you there and helping us to celebrate those who have achieved excellence in the field within the last twelve months. Vickie Graham, CIPP’s business development director, said: “We have not made this decision lightly and have made some fundamental changes to these events, so we ensure we are delivering high quality, engaging, interactive and truly valuable online events, as opposed to just moving the face to face programmes online. “All our programmes can be viewed online and include legislative updates, motivational sessions, live roundtables and Q&A sessions as well as plenty of opportunities for networking and the ability to set up and take part in 1-2-1 meetings with other delegates and attendees.” If you have already booked to attend an event and have paid for your place, we will transfer your payment to the relevant 2021 event, whilst offering you the opportunity to attend the pre- booked 2020 online event free of charge. If you have not yet booked to attend one of these fantastic events, you can do so now at a reduced rate. Details can be found within our website events area (www.cipp.org.uk/events. html), including programmes, FAQs and pricing for each event. We would like to thank our sponsors and delegates for their support and look forward to welcoming you all to our online events this autumn. the technology and delivery. The CIPP invested in recruiting learning technologists who have been fundamental in the development of the creation of online learning elements within the Foundation Degree programme, much of which is now delivered and hosted via Moodle [an open-source learning platform]. “This year has seen the launch of four online, on-demand learning modules aimed at payroll practitioners who are new to the role and need a quick training session on the very basics of payroll. It has also led to the launch of virtual classrooms as a delivery mechanism. Whilst initially moving face-to-face content online, our training courses have now been adapted and developed for an engaging and interactive online learning experience.”
Congratulations to the newly accredited PAS organisation THE CIPP Payroll Assurance Scheme (PAS) is designed to test your payroll processes in relation to payroll processing, compliance and the people skills and development opportunities.
been more important for businesses to have good payroll processes, knowledge and skills that enable them to implement new government legislation and guidance quickly. Congratulations to those organisations that have recently demonstrated just that.”
One of the most important elements is ensuring business continuity plans are in place and effective should they be required. Special congratulations to our most recently accredited organisation: ● North Yorkshire County Council Ken Pullar, CIPP chief executive officer, said: “Never has it
The Payroll Assurance Scheme is operating, with assessments currently taking place virtually. To find out how it can benefit your organisation, email compliance@cipp.org.uk.
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Issue 63 | September 2020
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