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“Juggling is an illusion. In reality, the balls are being independently caught and thrown in rapid succession. It is actually task switching.” Gary W. Keller
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Welcome, payroll, pensions and reward professionals, to the September issue of the magazine. This month is the one we’ve all been waiting for, where we can officially celebrate our hard work and achievements during National Payroll Week. Taking
place from 2 to 6 September this year, payroll professionals across the country are marking the occasion in style. We’ll be bringing you more details and photos in a later issue, so watch this space. This issue focusses on how working in payroll can often be a juggling act. After all, it regularly involves meeting deadlines while providing information for other departments and dealing with any updates from the government. Throughout it all, it’s important to remain calm under pressure. Our feature article on page 32 provides insights and guidance on just how to manage the challenge of multitasking from a range of industry experts. It considers techniques and tools which can be used to juggle various priorities, as well as ways in which to communicate these priorities to stakeholders. The topic of juggling payroll responsibilities is also explored in our feature on page 40, which also notes the importance of stakeholder engagement. Additionally, it highlights how technology can help and where to find the relevant support and advice. And, for top tips on how you can stay both motivated and organised when spinning many plates, turn to page 44. Now, in the last issue you may remember me mentioning there was a chance we would have a new Prime Minister and government very soon, which is now the case. Since July’s general election, there have been announcements affecting the profession by the new Labour government and in the subsequent King’s Speech. There are four pieces of legislation in particular that will have some impact, so it would be wise to consider the changes they could bring for your organisation. Find out more on page 60.
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Kavitha Sivasubramaniam (editor@cipp.org.uk) Editor
32 - Feature topic – the juggling act By Jerome Smail 40 - The payroll circus By Karen Thomson
44 - Staying motivated and organised in a busy world By Charlotte Holdsworth 60 - Hot topic – Labour’s manifesto and the King’s Speech: the impact on payroll By Mathew Akrigg
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