Chair’s message to graduands
I’m delighted to join the CIPP board, management and staff in congratulating you on the brilliant and well-deserved achievement that brings us all here today to celebrate. Every year the number of qualified payroll and pensions professionals grows, and you, today, are joining that specialist group, so a really big round of applause to all of you. I’ve been where some of you are today, in completing the Foundation Degree, and I know that in order to complete such a level of study while continuing with your employment requires a lot of perseverance and commitment. I am sure your families, fellow students and tutors all recognise the hard work and conscientiousness that achieving your qualification has taken and are extremely proud of you today. So what does this qualification mean for you personally? You are now entitled to become a full member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals and can start to use the distinctive letters after your name in your correspondence and on your CV. The CIPP qualifications are acknowledged and accepted by recruitment companies and employers all across the UK. Those that maintain their CIPP membership, continuously demonstrate that they have not only attained an excellent level of expertise, but that they adhere to high standards and best practice in the roles that they carry out. This then becomes an excellent bargaining tool with either your current or potential new employer.
through CPD and we look forward to welcoming you at future CIPP events to help you achieve this goal.
If you have enjoyed your studies, depending on which qualification you have attained, it might be that you decide to take the next academic step. Alternatively, you can get involved with CIPP in a number of ways. The Payroll Quality Partnership (PQP) and the Payroll Assurance Scheme (PAS) allow you to translate what you have learnt during your studies to an accreditation for your organisation that will raise the profile of your own department within your business and the industry as a whole. Finally, consider taking part in our benchmarking survey, which will allow you to monitor and measure the continuous improvement you have made against payroll industry standards, your peers and other world class organisations. So, back to today - once again, please accept our warmest congratulations; sit back, enjoy your special moment and consider your future; perhaps you’re a future tutor, CIPP consultant, trainer or will continue being a full member and ambassador for the CIPP and the industry; whatever you choose, well done. Congratulations!
Eira Hammond FCIPPdip Chair, CIPP
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