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ADP earns recognition INDUSTRY ANALYST firm Everest Group has positioned ADP as a leader in its 2021 Multi-Process Human Resources Outsourcing (MPHRO) PEAK Matrix Assessment , making it ten years in a row ADP has earned such recognition. As a leader, ADP was noted for consistently strengthening its overall capabilities and providing swift and seamless service, particularly during a year of significant change. Don McGuire, president of Employer Services International at ADP, commented: “ADP’s long-held standing as a leader is a testament to our commitment to innovation. Constant in our efforts to reimagine HR as a competitive business advantage, we have expanded powerful solutions like ADP DataCloud and ADP Marketplace, while leveraging AI and chatbots to transform the service experience. As the role of HR continues to change, more than ever before, ADP provides the solutions and support businesses need to navigate forward.” activpayroll opens Dublin office GLOBAL PAYROLL and tax compliance specialist, activpayroll, has announced the launch of its first Irish office in the city of Dublin. The new entity has been established to provide dedicated in-country support to existing and new Irish customers, in addition to supporting the wider international clientele with Irish-based employees. Alison Sellar, founder and chief executive officer of activpayroll, said: “An entity in Ireland has been on the cards for quite some time and it’s great to see it finally come to fruition. We’re proud to service a number of renowned, global brands and our office in Dublin means that we can continue to deliver our industry-leading expertise on an even greater scale.” activpayroll’s new team will be led by Paul Shelley, payroll operations manager – Ireland, who added: “For me, it’s all about working with our customers, both existing and new, growing the business and having a great team who can offer the best service possible. It’s going to be a busy time ahead building a knowledgeable and dependable team to service the Irish market, but one I’m very much looking forward to.” Datagraphic becomes CCS supplier FOR MANY organisations, the pandemic provided the catalyst to begin the process of digital transformation. According to leading UK provider of secure end-to-end document automation solutions, Datagraphic, payroll was a function that needed to adapt most quickly. Even now speed of transformation will be a priority for employers requiring a swift transition with little disruption and a rapid return on investment. To speed up the digital transformation process, Datagraphic has recently become a Crown Commercial Services (CCS) supplier, enabling public sector clients to source, research and buy its secure online payroll document production and distribution portal, Epay, without the time-consuming and expensive process of competitive tendering. The importance of transparency and proven capability in the public sector procurement process have been highlighted in the media, with the government facing mounting criticism for making opaque awards to inexperienced suppliers.
Ceridian to acquire Ascender CERIDIAN, A global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, has entered into a definitive share sale agreement to acquire Ascender, a leading payroll and HR solutions provider in the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021. Ascender, which provides more than 1,200 global brands with leading payroll and HR capabilities, has deep industry expertise across all verticals. With the acquisition, Ceridian will serve a combined 1,500 customers and 2,500,000 employees across thirty countries in the APJ region. David Ossip, chairman and chief executive officer at Ceridian, said: “The acquisition of Ascender will strengthen our leadership in the APJ region, accelerate our global growth strategy, and deliver even greater value to our customers.” According to Stephen Moore, head of Asia Pacific Japan, Ceridian, “APJ is the fastest growing region for payroll and HCM. We look forward to serving more customers in the region with Ceridian’s award-winning products and expanding the breadth and depth of our leadership team.” MoneyHelper launch imminent PEOPLE ACROSS the UK will be empowered to manage their financial wellbeing with greater confidence and clarity throughout their lifetimes when MoneyHelper, a holistic new consumer brand, is launched by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) this summer. MoneyHelper will be a single destination providing money and pensions guidance over the phone, online and face to face. MaPS is working with stakeholders across the UK to ensure they are ready to signpost to MoneyHelper services and content when the brand begins to be rolled out from early June 2021. Since formation in 2018, MaPS has operated its consumer services under the three legacy brands of the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service, and Pension Wise. MoneyHelper will bring these brands and services together; but Pension Wise, which provides guidance for people aged fifty and over about their pension options, will continue as a named service under the MoneyHelper umbrella. Caroline Siarkiewicz, chief executive of MaPS, said: “The arrival of MoneyHelper is an exciting next phase in our journey to improve the lives of people across the UK. Often money matters are complex; and we know that many people looking for help with money or pensions worries do not know where to start. MoneyHelper will be uniquely placed to empower people to inform themselves of their choices and improve their financial wellbeing across their lifetimes. It will also better link people with other free support services if that’s what is right for them.”
| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward | May 2021 | Issue 70 34
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