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“Look back to learn how to look forward” Joe Girard
Editor’s comment
Sob, it’s the last issue of Professional of the year! But what an amazing year it’s been for the pay profession. You should all be congratulating yourselves for all the wonderful things you’ve achieved and hurdles you’ve overcome. We thought it would be a poignant time to give the magazine the theme of ‘Reflection and projection ’. The end of the year is the perfect opportunity to evaluate all the
events and changes of the previous 12 months but also to look ahead to what could be in store for the next year. Our feature article this issue invited a panel of experts to do just that, and you can read their thoughts on page 35. We’re also delighted that this issue includes a collection of ‘payroll’s greatest hits’, allowing us to end 2025 on a high. Dance your way over to page 42 to find out more. As we head into 2026, now could be a good time for organisations to get employees to think more about saving for their future and their retirement. Head to page 56 for guidance on how you can encourage staff to engage more with their pensions. Many organisations will be looking to provide their staff with gestures of thanks to wave off the end of 2025. This may be in the form of a hamper, a small gift or, of course, the legendary Christmas party. Our hot topic article allows you to provide those things, without the business incurring any compliance headaches later down the line. Flick to page 62 now to read more. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of the CIPP and Professional magazine. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the pay professions throughout 2026.
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Lora Murphy MCIPPdip (editor@cipp.org.uk) Editor
35 - Feature article: reflection and projection By Lora Murphy
42 - Payroll’s greatest hits By Max van der Klis-Busink
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56 - Pension engagement: unlocking financial potential for every employee By Glen Dobson 62 - Hot topic: sleighing compliance: Christmas parties and gifts By Samantha O’Sullivan
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