MY CIPP
Joining forces to ensure NMW compliance
We sat down with Jeni Morris, IPPE Consultant, to discuss the exciting new ways she’ll be working with the CIPP and IPPE going forward
T he collaboration between Professional magazine and Duvet Flip isn’t the only exciting joining of forces taking place across the payroll industry this June. To learn more, we sat down from Jeni Morris (who you may recognise as being a regular contributor to this magazine’s very pages) to discuss how she’ll be working with the CIPP and IPPE across the Consult service and IPPE’s training courses. Q: Could you talk us through the ways in which you’ll be working with IPPE Consult? This is an exciting opportunity to support payroll professionals with their numerous national minimum wage (NMW) queries and challenges. It could be that their business is currently embedded in an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) NMW investigation and so they want a little support to bring the case to a swift conclusion, or maybe payroll just want a little light touch to help show senior leadership the best route through the labyrinth of NMW legislation. If your query touches on NMW then
“I wanted to use my expertise to simplify the intricate world of legislation and empower companies to thrive while staying compliant”
I’m happy to support in any way required.
encouraged me to explore consulting to share my insights more broadly, while helping businesses and organisations achieve their goals. Ultimately, it was the alignment between my skills, passion for problem- solving and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact that solidified my decision to pursue this collaborative consulting role. Q: Which elements of the consultancy role are you looking forward to most, and where do you think you can bring the most value? As cliché as this sounds, I thrive on helping people. If my knowledge and experience can relieve someone from sleepless nights and show them how to mitigate NMW risks within their organisation, I know I have succeeded.
Q: What sparked the initial discussions around you coming to work as a consultant for IPPE? This seed of curiosity was initially planted during various conversations at CIPP’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in 2024. Working in the corporate world leading a ‘Big 4’ NMW team for the past eight years, my typical client base was large multinational businesses with thousands of employees. I recognised the value I could bring to other small and medium organisations facing complex NMW challenges by sharing my unique NMW knowledge. Additionally, I’ve noticed a growing demand for specialised NMW knowledge and fresh perspectives in the areas I’ve developed significant experience in. This
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June 2025 | Issue 111
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