“Errors using inadequate data are much less than those using no data at all.” Charles Babbage (1791–1871)
Editor’s comment
Data quality, usage and protection is increasingly important. In the mid-1990s, when editor of the monthly newsletter Payroll Manager’s Review , I penned, on request, an article on data quality and
Data protection will surely become crucial in the workplace in the next few years. See page 34 for an article outlining how the EU’s impending data protection regulations will affect pensions professionals. Data comprises not just figures, but also facts and information which can be just as prone to inaccuracy. It is exasperating that the GOV.UK website’s functionality unfortunately impedes users accessing and engaging with its extensive information. So, though it’s encouraging that work is underway to bring improvements, surely this must not extend to restricting or ‘simplifying’ content (see pages 40–41)
usage which was published by the magazine Personnel Today . I contended that because of their function payroll systems are a well of ‘pure’ information and data as the facts and figures held are subject continuously to ‘auditing’ by employers and payees; accordingly, inaccuracies are quickly identified and amended. I’m sure this still holds true today. On pages 37–39 you’ll find essential articles by David Woodward and Lisa Gillespie who provide insight to how payroll and human resources professionals are engaging with big data. Are payroll professionals more comfortable than their HR colleagues with accessing, manipulating and using data for various purposes?
Mike Nicholas MCIPP AMBCS Editor
Chair’s message
Now we’re a few months into the year, I wonder how you are all doing with the challenges you set yourself for 2017? I wonder whether, whilst thinking about where your payroll career might take you, you’ve thought about looking at
your application. It would be great to see some new faces on the CIPP board. There’s a wealth of payroll and business expertise amongst our membership that would no doubt bring a fresh view to the CIPP and payroll strategy for the future. If any of you want to have a chat about what it has meant for me to be a board director, feel free to drop me an email on eira.hammond@cipp.org.uk .
the requirements to nominate yourself to join the CIPP board of directors. I have spoken to a few of you personally about what being a CIPP board director entails, during both the National Forums and the Annual Conference and Exhibition. So I’m hoping that some of you choose to look into it further now, so that when the application requests are advertised in the magazine in April and May you are prepared and have the backing of your employer to proceed with
Eira Hammond FCIPPdip Chair, CIPP
CEO’s message
Well, have you survived the winter, which is nearly done? Been looking at those holiday brochures dreaming of your summer holiday? The CIPP has been busy planning for this year’s events programme helping you to
attended. ● Our award winning Annual Conference, Exhibition and Excellence Awards taking place at Celtic Manor on 4 and 5 October is the ideal place to learn, network and showcase your excellence. Make this the year you become payroll professional of the year, best in house team or perhaps the best payroll product or service of the year. Competition is always keen so start giving some thought on your nomination. Details of our conferences and awards can be found on pages 4 and 24/25.
stay informed, updated, ahead of the pack and at the top of your profession during 2017. The programme includes the following: ● National Forums, a free dedicated membership benefit held at a variety of locations which are always popular so make sure you book your place early. See page 15 for details. ● National Payroll Week, yes it’s September but we’ve started planning on ways to help you celebrate during 4–8 September. ● Our newly reinstated Scottish Conference which is taking place in Glasgow on 7 September following its highly successful relaunch last year and receiving very positive feedback from those who
Ken Pullar FCIPP Chief executive officer, CIPP
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Issue 28 | March 2017
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