PAYROLLPROFESSIONAL


Official publication of The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals


Contents March 2014


Making it to the top


42 Lisa Cohen reveals difficulty women encounter in being hired for high level roles


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FEATURES 20


Cracking the code Sarah Bradford discusses the range of tax codes, their operation and application


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The seven deadly tax and national insurance risks Peter Minchinton sets out the risks and the recommended action employers can take


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Global payroll – a realisable or risible goal? Jo Victoria Russell explores the landscape and the challenges employers face


Payroll giving – busting the myths


Helen Hargreaves identifies what is actually involved and how to achieve success


Pay reference period procedures


Mike Nicholas explains the implications of a recent definition change


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The big switch Val Silvey explains how to ease the transition to a new payroll


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Technology – HR’s challenge


Maria Black explains why this could become its greatest strength


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