Technology and innovation were at the centre of several presentations, with a particular emphasis on readiness and practical application. Tracee Bowles from The Hackett Group flew in to lead an interactive session on AI readiness, encouraging organisations to assess whether their data, systems and processes are equipped to support effective AI adoption. Rather than treating AI as a standalone solution, she focused on the importance of foundational elements such as data quality, governance and process consistency. Payments and cybersecurity were also closely linked in a joint session from Simon Giblin of Currencies Direct and Will Jackson of The Leppington Group. The discussion showed how the escalating speed and scale of global payments bring both opportunity and risk, with greater automation requiring stronger controls, improved visibility and a proactive approach to security. And reminded us of the benefits of maintaining a healthy degree of scepticism! Operational and strategic priorities were comprehensively addressed. Jo Marshall delivered a UK payroll round-up, covering recent legislative updates and emerging trends. Simon Puryer from Lace Partners played ‘matchmaker’,
A standout moment of the day was the session “The Payroll Legacy: Inspiring a New Generation of Professionals,” led by Kevin Waller, Tracy Jerram, Jody Cox and Victoria Thatcher. looking at the considerations involved in selecting payroll and HR vendors, emphasising the importance of alignment between provider capability and organisational needs. And Abu Choudhury from JGA Recruitment Group focused on the challenge of attracting and retaining payroll talent, particularly in a competitive and global labour market where demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. A standout point of the day was the session “The Payroll Legacy: Inspiring a New Generation of Professionals,” led by Kevin Waller, Tracy Jerram, Jody Cox and Victoria Thatcher. The panel focused on the future of the profession, including how knowledge is shared, how new entrants are supported, and how payroll can continue to develop as a discipline. It underscored the importance
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