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Chief executive officer Jason Davenport MCIPP MloD CIPP board of directors Sohail Butt ACIPP Louise Gray ChMCIPPdip Stuart Hall MCIPPdip Dianne Hoodless MSc ChFCIPP FHEA Ana Laiu MSc FCIPPdip Brendan Mulkern FCIPP Justine Riccomini MSc FFTA AIPA Chartered MCIPD ChFCIPP Lara Smart ChFCIPPdip Brian Sparling ChFCIPPdip Cliff Vidgeon BA (Hons) CMA ACG ChFCIPP Clare Warrington MSc FCIPPdip AFHEA Editor Lora Murphy 07920 787221 | lora.murphy@cipp.org.uk Advertising Daniel Cull 07795 652645 | advertising@cipp.org.uk Design James Bartlett and Nicole Davis design@cipp.org.uk Printing Acorn Press Ltd
Welcome to the May issue of Professional . We’re really moving towards the summer now, with holiday plans starting to become a reality. With the longer, lighter days and the sound of birds basking in the sunshine, it really is my favourite time of year.
One of the most rewarding parts of working in the payroll industry is being able to help people. From complex payroll queries to understanding payments on a payslip, we are the experts that can help. We’re also the point of liaison between HM Revenue and Customs and employees, helping with the translation of terminology and explaining how tax is calculated and what tax codes mean. For a payroll professional, it’s simple, but employees need the guidance and reassurance that their deductions are correct. Then we have all the complex developments and changes around holiday pay, national minimum wage and salary sacrifice schemes, which are all covered by legislation that can be difficult to interpret and understand. Hopefully, this issue of Professional magazine will provide you with some insightful information on these complex topics. Remember, as a member, you can also access our Advisory Service team, who will help guide you through the ever-changing world of payroll.
Clare Warrington MSc FCIPPdip AFHEA (clare.warrington@cipp.org.uk) Chair, CIPP
CEO’s message Welcome to this issue of Professional magazine. The tax year start is behind us and now other deadlines loom for payments and submissions. Hopefully, your plans for meeting those are all working well. Recently, I have been reflecting on the term ‘work-life balance’ and
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how it’s interpreted. It shouldn’t mean that in every day and every pay period, there’s a perfect synergy between the two. It should mean that when considering the whole, balance comes from being able to commit to work, alongside committing to family, friends, sports and other activities, as and when you need to. Payroll, pensions and reward professionals, by nature, are hugely conscientious. Working to deadlines and doing whatever it takes to meet cut-off dates often means the balancing act can be detrimental to something in your personal life. I know this was certainly the case when I was building my career and committed as many hours as possible to work. Today’s work environment, in my experience, is far more supportive of well-being and health (both mental and physical). Indeed, in the UK, Mental Health Awareness Week runs during May. This has come about because our society is progressive and wants to continually develop and support the working individual. Just knowing there’s support if needed can be enough for some. For others, take advantage when you need it. This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is movement. For those with desk- based roles (isn’t that most of us?!), getting up and moving around is good for both your body and mind. Movement doesn’t need to mean going to the gym, running a marathon or taking part in a team sport (well done to all those who do that, especially those Tough Mudders out there) and it doesn’t need to cost the earth. I really enjoy weekend walks with the family, and it could be as simple as stepping off the bus a stop early, moving a sitting meeting to a walking one or dancing in your kitchen while you cook dinner. It would be a pleasure to hear from you and know what plans you may have for Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond, to support your employees and colleagues alike.
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Jason Davenport MCIPP MIoD (jason.davenport@cipp.org.uk) Chief executive officer, CIPP
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