I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. Christopher Reeve
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It’s September, and while that may mean the return to school for many, payroll professionals will be turning their attention to National Payroll Week. This is the opportunity for everyone to celebrate all things payroll, and to reflect on the significant role payroll teams play for their organisations and wider society.
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That’s exactly why the theme of this issue of Professional is ‘the unsung heroes’. There are several articles within the magazine which focus on just how complex payroll is and praise those individuals who work tirelessly to ensure others are paid both accurately and on time, every time. Read about dealing with the constant changes to legislation and guidance, on page 20, and discover why payroll professionals are certified rockstars on page 36. We often discuss how people fall into payroll, but have you considered how many people actively choose it as a career? Flick to page 34 to read the journeys of others, but also to reflect on your own experiences. One of the areas commonly cited as one of the most complex in payroll is that of holiday pay. Read our hot topic article, on page 50, which discusses the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling in the Harpur Trust v Brazel case, and the implications this could have for payroll. We’re also hearing a lot in the pensions sphere at the moment, particularly in relation to collective defined contribution schemes. Turn to page 43 for an update on this fast-moving area.
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Lora Murphy ACIPP (editor@cipp.org.uk) Editor
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20 - The times they are a-changing By Fiona Smith
36 - Did you ‘fall’ or did you choose? By payroll professionals
40 - Payroll rockstars By Katie Sharpe
47 - What’s all the fuss about CDCs? By Henry Tapper
54 - Hot topic – It ain’t no holiday… the importance of getting holiday pay right The CIPP’s policy and research team
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| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward |
Issue 83 | September 2022
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