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The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) originated in 1980 when the Association of Payroll and Superannuation Administrators (APSA) was formed. Its main aims are to advance payroll and pension professionalism in the UK by promoting high standards through education, training, membership, and industry recognition. CIPP represents payroll professionals to government and regulatory bodies, ensuring their interests are voiced, and sets best practice standards in payroll, pensions, and automatic enrolment.

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Global Payroll Association (GPA)

The Global Payroll Association (GPA) was founded as an official body in December 2014. Its main aims are to support payroll professionals worldwide by providing comprehensive resources, expert-led training, networking events, and directories focused on global and in-country payroll. GPA serves as a central hub for education, industry updates, and standards, enabling knowledge sharing and helping payroll, HR, and finance professionals navigate complex international payroll challenges.

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Reward Strategy

Reward Strategy is an online news and information service dedicated to the UK’s payroll, reward, pensions, employee benefits, and HR sectors. It is published by Shard Financial Media Limited and serves as a key resource for professionals seeking the latest industry developments, insights, and trends. The main aim of Reward Strategy is to inform, connect, and support payroll and reward professionals through events, expert contributions, and sector-specific news, promoting best practice and knowledge sharing across the industry.

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Anchorstone

Anchorstone Consulting is a UK-based management consultancy specialising in digital HR transformation for organisations in the AI era. Founded in May 2017, Anchorstone guides HR teams through strategic planning, vendor selection, and adoption of cloud-based solutions to help maximise value and manage change. Their main aims are to offer strategic advice, programme assurance, change adoption, and operational readiness—leveraging extensive industry experience and AI-driven insights. Anchorstone Consulting is recognised for its tailored, future-proof solutions across sectors, with clients including major banks and global businesses

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W H People

WH People is a consultancy focused on people and business services, specialising in technology performance coaching, process performance coaching, and global payroll and workforce management market navigation. Their primary aim is to bring expertise, enthusiasm, and energy to support organisations, helping teams to be better enabled to deliver results and improve profitability. WH People emphasises simplicity, curiosity, and spirit to drive positive people engagement and deliver impactful, fast results for clients. They pride themselves on shortening typical project timelines and providing tailored development support to help businesses achieve their goals efficiently.

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Emplify Consulting

Emplify Consulting, LLC, founded in 2024 and based in Austin, Texas, specialises in transforming employee experiences through innovative HR operations and process optimisation. Led by Melisa Cunningham, a seasoned HR leader with over 25 years of experience, the firm focuses on tailored HR operational advisory services including organisational strategy, ServiceNow HRSD advisory, process excellence, global payroll strategy, and controllership. Emplify Consulting aims to amplify the employee journey by delivering personalised solutions that improve engagement, streamline HR workflows, and drive organisational excellence, positioning itself as a collaborative partner committed to client success.

Smart People

Smart People is a Polish outsourcing and consultancy company specialised in combining IT and HR to strengthen businesses globally. With over 20 years’ experience, Smart People delivers highly qualified specialists and cohesive teams through flexible outsourcing, body leasing, and process management models. The company's main aims are to optimise costs, ensure business continuity, and minimise client risk while providing expert back-office support across IT, payroll, accounting, and finance. Their Academy programme develops skills internally, guaranteeing rapid, high-quality work and transferring core knowledge for lasting organisational growth.

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LBR HR Consulting

LBR Consulting Ltd, established in December 2012 and based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, is a UK-focused HR consultancy specialising in delivering practical HR transformation and workforce solutions. The company helps organisations cut through HR complexity by providing expertise in HR strategy, workforce planning, employee relations, rewards, and communications. Their main aims are to align HR functions with business objectives through tailored services such as performance management, recruitment strategies, HRIS implementation, and managing employee relations to drive lasting and effective organisational change. They focus on hands-on, real-world solutions that deliver measurable results.