Payroll and HR legislation update 50% DISCOUNT FOR CIPP MEMBERS Payroll legislation is constantly changing, and this essential update course covers the latest legislation, case law and all the proposed future changes, with the course material constantly updated to reflect the changes to payroll and HR in the UK.
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PAS – case study
Access Group
The Payroll Assurance Scheme – an accreditation available from the CIPP – provides payroll departments with assurance that: ● their payroll and associated processes are fit for purpose and comply with government legislation ● they have the right payroll activities in place, and ● they have suitable processes in place for picking up and preparing for legislative changes. It’s a really great accreditation to hold as it lets us benchmark ourselves against other organisations. When we advise our customers that we are PAS accredited – something that only 100 organisations have achieved – it’s a glowing reference of how excellent our team is. This year, we attained a PAS success mark of 100% which is very rare and just goes to show the hard work our team has put in. It’s not an easy accreditation to obtain but the reward of showing our team and customers that the practices we have in place are the best, is certainly worth it. investing in the PAS programme? Just bite the bullet and go for it. It’s a widely recognised industry standard and if you’re a payroll professional who has a passion for the profession, then this is the perfect accreditation for you to hold. Everyone who works in the profession is familiar with its significance. What advicewould you give to organisations considering Howhas the CIPP, as an organisation, added value to your organisation and in particular payroll department over the years? The fact that the CIPP is the only recognised body in the payroll sector is what makes the CIPP so beneficial. In our view, the CIPP is Howbeneficial has the PAS assessment been for your organisation?
the best in the field. Similar providers don’t provide the same levels of investment in individual payroll professionals’ learning. In addition to this, the networking, regular events, legislation updates and wide range of relevant training courses they offer are excellent. They support professional development throughout an individual’s career and provide great opportunities for payroll professionals to meet like-minded individuals. Why do you feel the PASwas the best resource available to help with your company objectives? The CIPP are the only providers of these industry recognised benchmarks and qualifications. The PAS accreditation only serves to demonstrate the high level of competence and expertise required in the payroll field. Primarily from the CIPP bulletins and communications. However, both Emma Long, operations manager, and Vicky Smith have worked towards achieving the accreditation in previous organisations, therefore knew first-hand of the benefits of such a qualification. Where did you learn about the CIPP PAS accreditation? What would you recommend about the PAS to other organisations that may be considering engaging in the scheme? Achieving and maintaining the PAS qualification is a huge commitment and is not something that should be undertaken lightly. However, it certainly is worthwhile as it provides your organisation with a solid payroll foundation and a golden standard for working practices. It’s also great that the CIPP come back to each organisation throughout the two-year accreditation period, ensuring that regular communication is in place and that the organisation is still adhering to best practice and has access to any support required. n
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