Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent. Nolan Ryan (1947–)
Editor’s comment
In this issue you’ll find a new regular page ‘Movers and shakers’ in the career development insight section (previously called professional development insight) which features recent appointments in the industry (page 15). Please send details of any
chosen industry and career is the acquisition, maintenance and enhancement of knowledge and skills. There are several informative and instructive articles in this issue covering the importance of learning and development, which coincide with and complement the feature topic discussing from various viewpoints the advances in and the benefits of e-learning and e-assessment (pages 35–42). If you seek inspiration to pursue career development, the articles on pages 12,13 and 14 are essential reading.
promotions and new appointments to editor@cipp.org.uk . The launch of the new page reflects developments that suggest there is increasing demand across the UK for skilled payroll professionals. On page 11, you’ll find some key findings from research which reveals that amongst other things payroll professionals and their employers need to invest in skills development. Absolutely essential for all professionals whatever their
Mike Nicholas MCIPP AMBCS Editor
Chair’s message
It was earlier in the year when I became chair of the local Lincolnshire County Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. The cast are putting the finishing touches to our production of The King and I which will run at the New Theatre Royal, Lincoln for
undertaking qualifications, or attending events like our Annual Conference and Exhibition, the better we get at what we do. The more time we devote to ‘rehearsing’ or ‘learning’, the more opportunities we are likely to get in the future. My cast this year all started somewhere, probably in the ensemble or at the back of the stage, but some are now in leading roles. I’m still learning, having achieved my Chartered membership earlier this year. Since then I’ve worked on US payroll for the first time and travelled globally, meeting payroll professionals from around the world. I have no idea what will be next for me, but continuous learning will be primary in whatever I do. Where will your learning take you in the future?
six shows from 25 September. I was lucky enough to fit in a visit to the West End production when I was in London to lead one of our national forums during the summer and I’m very excited to see how our team shape up. It’s amazing to see how much difference it makes when the cast and production team put so much time and effort into rehearsing. It can be a bit chaotic as people find their feet and get themselves into character, but as they develop, and learn about the story and the music, the whole show gets better and better. It’s a bit like our own personal development: the more time we spend learning, whether it’s reading Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward or News On Line , attending training courses,
Eira Hammond ChFCIPPdip Chair, CIPP
In the ongoing cycle of payroll and pensions, I hope you all managed to take time out for a summer break. That may be a distant memory as we now start to enter the autumn; but it’s a crucial time in terms of CEO’s message
professionalism, passion and immense experience of our tutors are the bedrock of our Foundation Degree qualifications and it was a great weekend, with close to a 100 in attendance. Make sure you enrol to see the huge benefit it will bring to both your career and your organisation. Hopefully you are prepared for National Payroll Week, which gives you the chance to demonstrate the importance of payroll within your business. If you didn’t request your NPW pack there are downloads available to help you celebrate on our website. Our annual Scottish National Conference occurs during NPW in September, with our Annual Conference and Exhibition taking place in October. I hope to see you at one of these events.
education and training in the CIPP calendar. Our Payroll Technician Certificate goes from strength to
strength (online and face to face) and continues to provide a firm introduction to payroll, as well as acting as a refresher to those who have perhaps taken time out. Equally of value, and reflected in the increased numbers applying, is our online Certificate in Pensions Administration. The more I meet and network with industry leaders, the CIPP message of ensuring staff are suitably skilled and educated continues to be our mantra. It’s also the time of the year for enrolling onto our Foundation Degree courses, in both payroll and pensions. In line with this, I recently attended our ‘weekend school’ for our CIPP tutors. The
Ken Pullar FCIPP Chief executive officer, CIPP
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Issue 43 | September 2018
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