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This National Payroll Week, we celebrated with PayFest '25, a week-long virtual summit designed to empower payroll professionals with insights, strategies, and tools to stay ahead.
With webinars covering everything from industry trends and legislative changes to cutting-edge technology and career journeys, PayFest '25 brought together the brightest minds and boldest ideas under one digital roof.
Whether you're a seasoned payroll veteran or just starting out, this event is your chance to explore the opportunities, challenges and future of payroll.
What you'll get access to
- Opening the payslip – launching PayFest 2025: Explore trends shaping the future of payroll based on our survey of payroll professionals
- The power of People First payroll: Step into the tech-driven future of payroll with People First. Discover AI-powered tools and real-time capabilities that take payroll from ordinary to innovative
- From policy to payslip: Get ready for upcoming legislative changes. This session unpacks the Employment Rights Bill and the challenges it presents for payroll compliance, costs and operations
- Why payroll is a career that pays off: This session features real-life career stories from newcomers to experts, sharing tips on navigating the payroll landscape and why it’s a rewarding career choice
Catch up today
Why catch up on PayFest '25?
- Stay ahead of trends: Discover our research on the biggest shifts in payroll technology, talent and transformation that will define 2025 and beyond
- Gain actionable insights: From legislative updates to real-world AI applications, learn how to future-proof your payroll processes with expert-led guidance
- Be inspired by stories: Hear first-hand experiences from payroll professionals at every stage of their career and uncover what makes payroll such a rewarding field
- Learn smarter, faster ways to work: Explore innovative tools like People First AI-powered payroll, designed to simplify processes, reduce errors and improve compliance
- Celebrate your profession! Join a community of passionate professionals as we choose progress, payroll and the people behind it all
Don't miss out!
This is more than just a webinar series. PayFest '25 is your chance to join a community of payroll experts, learn from industry leaders and move your career forward.