CIPP update
2019 future of payroll report THE CIPP Future of payroll report 2019 is now available and can be accessed online at https://bit. ly/2CZhJkC. Now in its second year, the report has delved further into trends and technology enhancements which could impact on the future of our profession.
Future of payroll Research survey report 2019
TheCIPPs future of payroll report has beenmade possible through the collaboration of a high number of payroll professionalswithin the UnitedKingdom, and the support ofDatagraphic andWorkday.
Technology is advancing quickly, and payroll is embracing the advancements. People coming into our businesses have different attitudes towards pay, and that is influencing the way we pay people and the solutions we are looking to in order to automate payments. Terms such as ‘pay on demand’ and the ‘gig’ economy are becoming widely used and accepted, and this is challenging the traditional pay system. Whilst these things won’t change things overnight, they are certainly providing payroll with food for thought and ways of making their pay and reward package more attractive to the new employees entering the workforce. The changes to technology will also lead to changes in the skillset required of payroll professionals. Whilst software will enable more automation, the number of enquiries coming into the payroll department will not decrease, and payroll professionals will need to understand the calculations and legislation behind the software to answer these queries. The future of payroll will become more people focussed, and those working in the department will need to be educated, skilled and knowledgeable so that they can answer queries and support their organisation’s employees in understanding their pay and reward. Thank you to all of the payroll professionals who took the time to respond to this survey; your feedback and views have helped to shape the report and provide some context around the predictions. Thank you also to our sponsors, Datagraphic and Workday, who have provided their own insights into the future of payroll, specifically aligned with technology and payslip distribution. And a final thank you to Chartered Member Glenn Jones MSc FCIPD ChFCIPP, our contributing author, who has taken the time to analyse the results and provide insight to them. THANK YOU TOOUR SPONSORS
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ACTIVPAYROLL APPOINTS LAWSON BRACKPOOL TOBOARD
ALEXANDERHOOTON ACIPP SPREADSHIS WINGS ALEXANDER HAS recently moved to a new payroll manager role at L3 Commercial Aviation which is a world leading pilot training provider based in Sussex for 600+ employees spread over several locations. With an energetic and hands-on approach, and keen to turn payroll from a function into a service for employees,
THE GLOBAL payroll and tax compliance specialist, activpayroll – which is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland – has appointed Lawson Brackpool to its board of directors. Lawson, who joins as group financial director based in activpayroll’s Edinburgh office, is a chartered management accountant with over 25-years’ experience in a variety of roles
and sectors, including energy, mining, media and publishing. The appointment comes after his crucial role in the group’s continued global expansion journey and helping with the opening of various international offices. Alison Sellar, chief executive officer of activpayroll, commented: “It is with great delight that we welcome Lawson to our Board of Directors. Lawson has already played a key role in the business and has helped the business achieve some big goals. Lawson shares our vision and drive for further growth and I look forward to seeing what the future holds with his seat on the board.”
Alex is looking forward to process analysis with a view to slim line, but most importantly to help current members of the payroll team develop their payroll careers. Prior to his new role, Alex spent eighteen months in a payroll manager role for leading pension software company Aquila Heywood, based in Redhill, Surrey. In addition to processing several manual payrolls for 200+ employees on a sole basis, he also provided support and guidance on the company pension schemes and benefits.
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| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward |
Issue 48 | March 2019
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