W1 – Devolution and Brexit – the impact on payroll Catriona Donald, senior tax manager, KPMG Catriona examined the impact on payroll taxes. The session included: overview of
W6 – Money Laundering Regulations – the risk to payroll Karen Thomson MSc FCIPP FHEA, director, Armstrong Watson Payroll & Employee Services
the Scottish government’s income tax powers; practical steps employers need to take in respect of the Scottish rate of income tax; operation of the apprenticeship levy for employees outside England; what employers can do to prepare for a period of change. W2 – The latest from The
Karen identified the risk to payroll and to those who provide a payroll service. The session included: overview of requirements and when they apply to payroll; what constitutes suspicious behaviour; how to protect your company from criminal proceedings; the role of the MLRO. W8 – The interaction
Pensions Regulator Neil Esslemont , head of industry liaison, The Pensions Regulator
between pension savings, LISA and the provision of benefits for the millennials Kay Ingram, director of public policy, LEBC The Retirement Adviser
Neil discussed the next six months and beyond, compliance and enforcement including case studies, and frequently asked questions. W3 – Creating an expenses policy (procedures and advice) Samantha Mann, senior policy and research officer CIPP
Kay’s session included: bigger picture intergenerational financial challenges, the future looks bleak; how millenials can be encouraged to save; the role and responsibility of employers; what the government can do to help. W9 – International transfer of data – including SOX and European data transfers Sian Odgers , business services director, activpayroll source) for the transfer matter; pull your SOX up – it’s over ten years since SOX was introduced; SOX vs DPR; the difference the G in GDPR makes. W10 – How to be an effective leader Claire Warner MSc FCIPP, senior SME payroll, BT Global Services Claire explored why you should lead your team rather than manage them so that they too can grow, develop and improve effectiveness and efficiencies within your organisation. In this session, Sian discussed: does the destination (or the
Samantha looked at creating an expenses policy, which has the
procedures and checks in place to ensure it is robust and would stand up to review if HMRC were to undertake a PAYE compliance review.
W5 – How to recognise stress in ourselves and others, how to manage it and offer appropriate support David Algeo , Stressed Guru, Algeo Training Limited In this interactive session
Dave looked at how to put stress in its place, regain control and perspective on what really matters and enhance wellbeing. It included: understanding stress and strain and spotting the warning signs; dealing with stress overwhelm – three simple tools; coping with emotional strain; and the six steps to better ‘self-care’.
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