Comment is free, facts are sacred. Charles Prestwich Scott (1846–1932)
Editor’s comment
The above adage, which I discovered recently when reading The Guardian online, resonated with me for several reasons, one of which is that in payroll facts are essential. Well, imagine the effect of processing payroll – or calculating pension
There is also the matter of data security. Surely, data are also facts? Recent startling revelations about the accessing and use of Facebook members’ data for political campaigning raises concerns about organisations’ cyber security measures. Articles on cyber security can be found on pages 37–41. And then there are pensions…Might we soon see pensions being compared on websites such as Go Compare? To achieve meaningful comparisons, facts – values and money – will be essential. See page 35 for, well, the facts.
contributions and entitlement – using unreliable information. Another reason for the adage resonating is because of the evidence now emerging about the gender pay gap in the UK. This gap would have remained hidden were it not for the statutory requirement on certain employers to begin reporting annually details of pay differences. See pages 12, 26/27 for information and articles. Gender pay equality in the workplace is long overdue, so would transparency of each worker’s salary and remuneration swiftly progress pay equality in companies?
Mike Nicholas MCIPP AMBCS Editor
It’s that time of year when we’re all starting to look forward to our summer holidays and that rest and relaxation we all deserve; but before we take that break I want us all to look back at our achievements over the past Chair’s message
Later in the year at our AGM we will once again be asking all our members to vote for their new board members for 2019. At least two of the current board will be standing down, due to our rotation rules and we are looking for additional candidates from our membership to stand for election. I was delighted last year to receive so many applications from prospective board candidates, and we welcomed our three new directors onto the board in January this year. It would be great to see lots of new candidates again this year, and if you stood last year but were unsuccessful perhaps you should consider re-standing – after all, it took me two attempts before I was elected in 2008, so you never know.
year. I’m certain that there are many unrewarded individuals and teams around the UK, who really deserve recognition for their efforts and for going over and above what is normally expected. As part of our Annual Conference and Exhibition, the Annual Excellence Awards have been especially designed to recognise outstanding achievements. Nominations are now open and will remain so until 10 August 2018. You have plenty of time to browse the categories which include: newcomers, influencers, managers, teams, projects and service providers. If you think you or your team deserve that extra recognition, be sure to nominate and join us at one of the most prestigious events in the payroll calendar in the UK.
Eira Hammond ChFCIPPdip Chair, CIPP
I trust a successful year end has come and gone – or maybe there’s still some finishing work to complete? I’m reminded how essential and successful CEO’s message
So, this is where the Institute continues to support you as a member. Let me highlight for those new to the profession or seeking a refresher, the CIPP payroll technician certificate continues to excel in its field by providing the necessary education, training and practical experience and all delivered online. We’ve recently completed an in-depth survey on the ‘Future of Payroll’. The survey will be available to read in the resource library on our website https://www.cipp.org.uk/ . I was intrigued to read in the survey that one in four enquiries to the payroll department relates to tax coding issues. In this day and age of real time information and its aim of improving the operation of PAYE, it is apparent work and education is still required.
we are as an industry in supporting UK PLC. It’s worth reminding us all of the impact payroll has on the UK economy through contributing towards the £4.46bn collected through income tax and National Insurance. As I’ve remarked in the past, many people still take for granted the pushing of a button and their pay will just happen. And yes, technology has made the processing of payroll a more efficient process. However, there is still no substitute for being able to work out the gross to net payment and understanding all the legislative rules and processes that ensure we pay accurately, timely and compliantly. All of which ensures an accurate collection of income tax and National Insurance contributions by payroll professionals; quietly and efficiently.
Ken Pullar FCIPP Chief executive officer, CIPP
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Issue 40 | May 2018
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