”In my opinion the complexities of wages etc. administration warrants the creation of a specialist organisation.” George Powell (1927–2021)
Editor’s comment
Since the pandemic began, several industry luminaries who have had a foundational impact on the profession have sadly died. This month, we report the death of George Powell, the person who inaugurated the first payroll professional body in
There are several articles this issue on the feature topic of ‘payroll’s practical role in workplace financial awareness’, which is quite wide in scope and implications. Personally, I think payroll has a growing role to play here.
the UK (perhaps in the world?). Surely, we can all comprehend his motivation and drive to achieve parity, respect and recognition for the work, contributions and responsibilities of payroll?
Mike Nicholas MCIPP (editor@cipp.org.uk) Editor
In the article ‘Meet the new chair’ (see pages 8, 9) you can read about my payroll career, my journey as to how I have come to be chair of the Institute, and how during my term the CIPP will continue leading the profession through Chair’s message
and communicate financial wellbeing initiatives, thereby extending its role in workplace financial awareness as part of the wider payroll, HR and employee well-being strategies. There are many ways employers can support the education of their employees in financial wellbeing. This can be through saving initiatives such as salary sacrifice, flexible benefits platforms, providing access to alternatives to high interest borrowing, savings through payroll, and signposting to charities that can offer free debt advice. As members, we are all ambassadors for the payroll profession and can help to continue to raise the profile. I look forward to speaking to you and being able to meet some of you face to face over the coming months. If you have any questions or simply wish to have a chat please do feel free to reach out to me at my email address below.
education, membership and recognition. I am looking forward with enthusiasm to continue the great work that Jason Davenport has done as chair. I extend my thanks to him for directing and supporting the strategic direction of the Institute for its members during his term. Focusing on the future of payroll and pensions we must embrace change. New technology is moving at a great pace and with pay on demand, pay going straight to debit cards, savings and pension schemes, financial wellbeing is increasingly being recognised as linking to mental wellbeing. With Covid-19 and more employees working from home, organisations are increasing their focus and reviewing their offerings to employees in this area. Whether within HR or finance, payroll is well-placed to educate employees, and support organisations to recommend, process,
Liz Lay MSc FCIPPdip FHEA ACIPD (liz.lay@cipp.org.uk) Chair, CIPP
It’s April, and once again tax year-end. Here’s hoping there are no glitches or reconciliation issues, and that everything goes smoothly for you all. As we go into the new year the postponed off-payroll working rules in the CEO’s message
With the Budget held on 3 March, time was very tight if any changes were announced that impacted the new year. However, we’ll ensure these are reflected in our payroll update course material, which is reviewed every seven days. I take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to our new chair, Liz Lay, and to the two new board directors who were successfully elected at the AGM on 31 March. Their profiles and how they will represent you as members are on display on the CIPP website. Finally, best wishes to you all and for those able to avail themselves of the vaccine, as this starts to allow some normality in our work and personal lives (whatever these will end up looking like).
private sector commence. With many changes planned and no doubt forthcoming, this is the ideal time to keep on top of what’s happening in the payroll world with our payroll update course. Book your place on the next payroll update course to keep your knowledge current and ensure your business is compliant. Currently delivered online and just £192+VAT as part of your CIPP membership. I’ve often mentioned that the CIPP exists for the benefit of our members and is not answerable to shareholders and the like. Therefore, making a profit is not our key driver; our focus is on education, training and membership, so this online price ensures affordable but invaluable information is available to members.
Ken Pullar FCIPP (ken.pullar@cipp.org.uk) Chief executive officer, CIPP
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Issue 69 | April 2021
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