Professional July - August 2018

Professional July - August 2018

Official publication of The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals

in Payroll, Pensions & Reward

Issue 42 July - August 2018

CIPP benchmarking survey

A week in the life of A Chartered Member

Workplace wellbeing Methods and tools

Hours on payslips No time to lose

CIPP update | Policy hub | Professional development

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Friends, though absent, are still present. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106BC–43BC)

I was saddened on hearing of the premature death of my friend Heather Post (page 12). I had the good fortune to work with Heather for a while and fondly remember her unwavering enthusiasm for all- Editor’s comment

being paid. This issue’s feature topic on workplace healthcare – a topic that is broad and includes financial wellbeing – evidently sparked much interest (see pages 35–42). Though there is a cost to the employer in enhancing or providing workplace healthcare, the evidence is that incurring such expenditure will prove effective and beneficial; for example, in improving staff recruitment and retention. On page 9 you’ll find details of the CIPP’s 2018 benchmarking survey which will measure key strands of providing a payroll service.

At the start of this year, when our new directors attended their first CIPP board meeting, seems so long ago. Yet we’re already nearing the deadline to look for new candidates who will be part of the election process prior to, and at, our annual general meeting on 4 December. I was delighted that so many members decided to put themselves forward for election last year. So, as I’m nearing the end of my period as chair of the CIPP, I’d be delighted if we could have the same choice for members to decide who will join the board this year. I understand it’s a big decision to make, with the commitment between nine and twelve days a year, so it’s important that if you choose to apply you have your employer’s approval. Have a look on the CIPP website for the criteria, and if you want to have a chat with me, or any of the other directors, please just let one of the CIPP team know, and I’ll be delighted to give you a call. You’ll also find a focus on wellbeing in this month’s magazine – and it’s the time of year when a lot of us find ourselves outside At the time of writing (early June) the sun is shining brightly so let’s hope the inklings of recent good weather bode well for our summer ahead, or perhaps we’ll have our normal mixed bag of weather. Nevertheless, I hope you all get a chance to have a well-deserved summer break. In last month’s editorial I promised to set out our planned strategy for 2018/19. Firstly, the CIPP board set out a review of our payroll and pensions Foundation Degree qualifications, which will see us liaising with key stakeholders including; business leaders, academics, tutors, students, and CIPP staff. We’re undertaking this review to ensure these qualifications reflect the exacting standards appropriate for our industry and that it is fit for purpose within the digital arena, which is moving along at a pace. This review will take place during the remainder of this calendar year. I’ll keep you updated on the outcomes. Also mentioned last month – and highlighted as part of our 2018/19 strategy – is a review of our membership package CEO’s message things payroll. I liked Heather. On page 16 is an article providing information on impending changes to content and issue of payslips for the purpose of assisting in compliance with national minimum/living wage rules. (See page 20 for an article revealing complex NM/LW issues such as annualised hours.) Though the changes generate problematical challenges for employers, payroll professionals and software developers, they will surely enable payees to check the accuracy of the earnings they are Chair’s message

Mike Nicholas MCIPP AMBCS Editor

enjoying the sunshine (in between the rainy days of course). It’s important for all of us to look after ourselves, and I know there is a lot of hype in the media about health. Things are always changing in legislation, but not all of it reaches the news, like the General >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56

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