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JASON DAVENPORT CEO, CIPP
both the operational and financial areas of the organisation to understand, to help and support in their own decision-making. Therefore, a key skill to be applauded is the ability to explain the nuances and intricacies of pay as you earn, National Insurance contributions, pensions, salary sacrifice and other legislation, along with the changes and impacts they have to the business. Articulating the key details of the cost of employment and the importance and seriousness of getting pay right then leads to exploring the impact of what happens if it goes wrong. Inability to pay on time or incorrectly paying employees has a substantial impact on the productivity of the workforce, can lead to much bigger reputational concerns for the business and could also lead to audits and fines for errors.
It’s my belief that this level of risk is what creates the hugely conscientious approach that all pay professionals have, to ensure pay to employees and all the various third-parties is correct each and every time. During my career, I've seen many pay teams stay in the office until the payroll period is complete and payments via the Bacs system or whatever other means have been fully completed, authorised and accepted by the banks. Often, this is after the working day finishes, as the importance of paying workers on time and accurately is such an important focus for every pay professional. Conscientiousness and diligence are two key skills, perhaps often left from a CV, that are critical to success in the pay professions. The importance of paying people correctly is why lifelong learning is a strategic pillar
for us here at the CIPP, to ensure all our members are frequently updated with both current and future changes. It’s also why we continually review our training and qualification offerings to ensure relevant information and development opportunities are being provided. You can read more about lifelong learning on page 12 of this issue. Storytelling is also a great way of transferring information to one another, and I’d love to hear your stories. This could be, for example, about an action you've taken which prevented a risk being created and subsequently heightened the resilience of both the business and its employees alike. Successful, risk-averse and resilient pay professionals are at the heart of the economy. Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you further, and very best wishes for 2026.
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