102: The Strategic Power of Payroll Data | Taped Live at PayrollOrg Congress 2025

The payroll profession is getting a serious upgrade, and it's happening faster than you might think. Meet Jason Davenport, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), speaking live from the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress. Jason breaks down how the CIPP is transforming payroll from a support function into a recognized profession through comprehensive education and training, including degree-level qualifications now available in the UK. He explores why executives are beginning to realize the critical role of payroll in business operations and compliance, and how today's payroll professionals must master both data and leadership skills to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven landscape.

1:15 - Discussion on the global nature of payroll challenges, including the impact of AI and the increasing complexities of multi-country payroll for British businesses.

5:31 - Insights into the CIPP's unique approach to payroll education in the UK, offering degree-level qualifications and emphasizing payroll as a distinct and vital profession, separate from traditional accounting.

11:08 - The importance of payroll professionals leveraging data and analytical tools to provide valuable insights to business leaders, transforming payroll from a compliance function to a strategic asset.