“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pike (1809–1891)
Editors’ comment
We have made some changes to the magazine from this issue so we can add value to the online version whilst continuing to deliver the printed version to members. The content within the online version
Michelle Crook who I grew to respect and like through the chair messages she penned for the magazine. This year also brought the retirement of several industry luminaries and supporters of the CIPP, among them Norman Green who I had the pleasure to first meet more than twenty years ago through my work as editor of a payroll newsletter. Be sure to read his comments on pages 16–17. Enjoy retirement, Norman. I wish you a great festive season, and better times in 2017.
will be extended and online-only content highlighted through our distribution. We aim to use the online version to complement the printed copy which will continue to be posted to associate, full and fellow members of the Institute. Well, for me 2016 is already well-deserving of the description ‘annus horribilis’, even though at the time of writing there are six more weeks yet before we reach 2017. There have been so many horrible things happen over the past eleven months. Among stalwarts the payroll industry has ‘lost’ this year is, sadly,
Mike Nicholas MCIPP AMBCS Editor
Chairs’ message
Christmas and the new year are often a time for reflection, and it is unfortunate that with this issue we reflect on the life of Michelle Crook who sadly passed away Thursday 10 November. Michelle and I have worked together on the board
don’t love what you’re doing and you can’t give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short.” We are all responsible for our own direction and happiness. This quote reminds us of that. I shall end the year by congratulating those who graduated on 4 November. It was an honour to be a part of your special day and see the benefit of your hard work.
since 2008 and she has been a tremendous support to me recently in her role as past chair. I am extremely honoured to have worked alongside Michelle and am deeply saddened by her passing. My thoughts are with Michelle’s husband Rob and daughter Georgie. News such as this reminds us that we don’t know where the future will take us and it was Al Lopez, an American baseball coach, who said: “Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it’s business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you
Eira Hammond FCIPPdip Chair, CIPP
CEO message
It is with great regret and sadness that I must inform you that Michelle Crook passed away on Thursday 10 November 2016, leaving behind a husband, Rob and daughter Georgie. Michelle has been actively associated with the CIPP since 2008 as a well-respected chair and board member and I know she will be sadly missed. You will find an obituary on page 3. We last saw Michelle at the graduation ceremony which took place on 4 November at the Dominion Theatre, London where she congratulated so many of our recent students receiving their certificates on the theatre’s stage. Our education programme is something that Michelle felt passionately about and she would
not wish to dampen the success of those students who graduated in November. Details of our graduates can be found within the enclosed souvenir supplement. Finally, on behalf of all of the staff and Board here at CIPP, I wish you all a well-deserved break over the Christmas and new year period. May it be spent with family, friends and loved ones.
Ken Pullar FCIPP Chief executive officer, CIPP
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Issue 26 | December 2016/ January 2017
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