“Never confuse the size of your paycheck with the size of your talent.” Marlon Brando (1924–2004)
Sometimes when thinking about writing this comment piece, something unanticipated emerges as the core theme. This time I perceive – or, maybe, imagine – a trend in payroll processing industry developments. This issue (and indeed the previous one) carries several pieces which might Editor’s comment
timing simply a coincidence; or I could of course be reading far too much into the perceived trend. You are welcome to draw your own conclusions. Often and typically industry developments are accompanied by noteworthy and suggestive staff changes, most obviously at senior executive level. Such changes might arise because of the demands for new investment and skills. There have been several of these changes recently – so it’s timely (or simply a coincidence) that this issue’s feature topic is about winning the war for talent (pp38–41).
suggest that something significant and fundamental is occurring. See, for example, pages 11, 26, 29 and 30 this issue (and also pages 14–15 in the February issue). Maybe the leading payroll bureaux are striving to reposition in or enter their chosen markets, perhaps to regain share and profitability or to achieve synergy with other market players? Or maybe they are developing new products and services that feature AI and machine learning? Perhaps it’s a combination of all these things, and the
Mike Nicholas MCIPP AMBCS (editor@cipp.org.uk) Editor
Chair’s message
Whether in the field of payroll, pensions or reward, the cyclical nature of the role is similar with a variety of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual requirements of managing the disciplines. Regardless of a calendar year end or a tax year end, this is often
and so it is important to make sure it is as good a fit as can be established, right from the start. Both attracting and retaining talent, means the reward of employment, and the ‘offer’ must be scrutinised, and certainly will be reviewed by those in the market to consider next steps. Offering great working environments, the opportunity to expand horizons and build capability, as well as an up to date and relevant breadth of employer benefit choices, help you to stand out from the crowd. Individuals have individual needs, so offering as flexible a reward package which takes account of where an individual may be in their career and life journey certainly helps to stand out from the crowd and be recognised as an employer of choice. Being aware of the strength of employment sites such as Glassdoor and The Best Companies Awards is hugely important also to know what trends are relevant and being monitored.
time when individuals take stock of their role and consider change. Of course, the other annual event of a performance review, for those that have them, can also trigger the desire to take stock and consider career planning. Individuals may well start looking for a new position and considering their next career challenge, likewise employers may be looking for new talent to bring into the team. Employers: consider exactly the type of good fit for your organisation, not just technical skills but interpersonal and the ability to grow and change with the organisation. Those seeking employment: consider what do you bring to the employer, know your capabilities and consider what areas you may be looking to develop and whether the role or the employer you are considering can offer you those. The cost of a mistake at interview for either party can take a long time to remedy
Jason Davenport MCIPP MIoD (jason.davenport3@cipp.org.uk) Chair, CIPP
CEO’s message
The darkness of winter is well behind us and the lighter mornings and nights are a sure sign spring is on the way. Hopefully those new year resolutions are still in place and if so also resolve to continue your continuous professional
details of venues for these updates and forums. We then have many key events for the year. It’s the 21st anniversary of our National Payroll Week. Although commencing on 2 September – and a way off – we’ve started our planning already. We also have our very successful Scottish National Conference on 5 September which is receiving very positive ratings yet again from those who attended. And, of course, our award-winning Annual Conference, Exhibition and Excellence Awards, back at Celtic Manor (by popular request) on 2-3 October. And don’t forget this is the ideal place to showcase you and your company’s excellence. Details of our conferences are on pages 12 and 24.
development (CPD) during 2019. What do we have on offer to support our ever-expanding membership base? Are you scheduled to attend any of the events the CIPP have been planning for this year? Want to be kept informed, updated, ahead of the pack and at the top of your profession? For our members, a valued (and free) membership benefit is attendance at our ever-informative national forums with timely industry updates at various locations. These regularly exceed over 1,000 members in attendance during the year with many of these booked up in advance. It would be a nice challenge to have to organise more to accommodate the additional demand! So, book up early to make sure you’re able to attend. See pages 7 and 12 for
Ken Pullar FCIPP (ken.pullar@cipp.org.uk) Chief executive officer, CIPP
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Issue 48 | March 2019
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