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“When a group of people get together, it’s collective power. You know that you’re doing it for the good.” Dolores Huerta
Editor’s comment
The Christmas lights are on, the trees are up and the shoppers are out in full force. It’s official: December has well and truly arrived, bringing with it all the excitement and anticipation that comes with the annual festivities. And it’s not just the final month of the year that’s here, but also your final issue of Professional for 2024.
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As families and friends take the opportunity to gather for celebrations, the theme of this issue is rather aptly named ‘Let’s get together’. Last month saw hundreds of CIPP members doing just that as they celebrated their graduation at a prestigious ceremony held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham. Full coverage of the memorable event can be found on pages 10-15. On the theme of getting together, this issue looks at how payroll is becoming increasingly integrated within organisations and is carrying out a variety of tasks with other departments. Our feature article on page 31 considers how payroll can add strategic value to the business and offers advice on how to demonstrate the importance of payroll to management. With Christmas traditionally being a time of giving and receiving, employers should also consider the festive gifts and parties they offer their workforces. To understand the true cost of these rewards and what needs to be reported to HM Revenue and Customs to avoid any unnecessary fines or penalties, see page 40. As 2025 approaches, there is much payroll professionals need to do to prepare for the year ahead. The chancellor’s recent budget announcement revealed many items affecting the industry which employers must be aware of and act upon, including changes to National Insurance and the national minimum wage. Find out more on page 62. Finally, I would like to wish you all a very enjoyable festive season. I hope you all have a relaxing break, join in the celebrations with your loved ones and embrace the opportunity to get together.
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Kavitha Sivasubramaniam (editor@cipp.org.uk) Editor
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10 - The CIPP’s 2024 graduation ceremony
31 - Feature topic - Let’s get together By Jerome Smail 40 - Christmas cheer: understanding the true cost of the
festivities By Sarah Smith 62 - Hot topic - The black hole budget By Mathew Akrigg
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