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The Lure of Jumping on a Trend
at how ethical practices can help with The Battle for Dominance in HR Tech Following payroll embezzlement hitting the headlines again, Manju Shetija considers the positive impact AI could have on payroll fraud prevention and change could be coming for our HR Manager as his workplace and career reach a crossroads. These are exciting times for the GPA, judging for the Global Payroll Awards 2025 will soon be underway, and the team will also be preparing for our forthcoming symposiums in Dubai, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. There are lots of big things on the horizon that I’m looking forward to sharing with you in future issues. I’d better sign off before I’m tempted to spill the beans… Wishing a happy and prosperous month to you all!
W e recently hosted the GPA Payroll Summit 2025 in London and, during one of our spirited discussion panels, the subject of pursuing shiny objects came up: why the lure of jumping on a trend or impulsively choosing something because it’s new and sparkly might not always be the wisest business decision. We’ve been thinking about that again in recent weeks in the wake of an industry scandal and reminded ourselves that integrity still beats shine every time. In this month’s issue, Ayşe Nazmiye Uça is also looking at the things we prioritise and wondering where our time and energy might be better spent if we want to be our best selves. Rick Hammell takes a timely look
Melanie Pizzey
Melanie Pizzey GPA CEO
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