Aug 2014
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National Payroll Week – Time to get creative!
From 1st to 5th September 2014, companies across the UK will be celebrating National Payroll Week. This year, NPW focuses on how we are educating the nation, raising financial awareness and the importance of saving for retirement.
The annual campaign has two aspects; to recognise the hard work, effort and invaluable contributions made by payroll staff on a daily basis, and to educate the workforce assisting individuals know more about their pay checks and payroll related aspects.
Across the country, payroll staff ensure that millions of people are paid the right amount at the right time, every pay period. Payroll continues to evolve into a profession that requires multiple skills, from the fundamentals of operating a payroll to implementing complex legislation, such as the requirements for auto-enrolment.
This year, many changes have been made to payroll processes, especially regarding auto-enrolment, which affects almost all employees. NPW is an ideal time to inform employees about auto-enrolment so that they understand the new pension scheme and their entitlements.
All companies can benefit from celebrating NPW as it helps educate your employees on their payslips, what their deductions are and the importance of saving for retirement. Make sure you and your payroll team get involved in the payroll profession's biggest celebration in 2014. You can request a NPW pack –including posters, stickers, and balloons – by emailing npw@cipp.org.uk. CIPP encourages creativity in celebrating NPW and like to hear how companies got involved.
Last year’s theme was “it pays to learn”, with companies celebrating through a range of events including cake sales, team days out, walk-in sessions, payroll quizzes, competitions and volunteering for local charities. Some organisations used the opportunity to introduce changes in their payroll processes, such as e-payslips.
For more information on National Payroll Week visit www.nationalpayrollweek.co.uk
