On this episode Pete and Julie welcome global payroll expert, and CEO of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, Jason Davenport to the show to celebrate National Payroll Week and talk the state and future of payroll! The group discusses Jason’s career path in payroll which led him from the construction industry to heading the U.K.’s premier payroll association. Jason shares a peek into the 40 year history of the CIPP and its mission and work. They talk about where payroll has come from, the innovation moving it forward, and the work needed to raise the level of respect, and awareness for the future of the critical payroll profession. Jason also shares his POV on how the role is changing, and where future payroll leaders should focus for long term success. Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davenport-mcipp-miod-a7039326/ CIPP: https://www.cipp.org.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/cippuk/ X: https://x.com/CIPP_UK CIPP Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE): https://www.cipp.org.uk/events/annual-conference-and-exhibition.html Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR We’re part of the WRKdefined podcast network. Check out all of the shows at www.WRKdefined.com!