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Registration is Now Open for Our Brand New Virtual Summit
Join us for the “The NEXT LEVEL: Growing Payroll Excellence through Competency Growth.” This conference-style event will take place over two exciting half-days on August 21 & 22.
The Summit is value-packed with great sessions, technology updates, and the introduction of the Payroll Competency Framework — a research-based tool that outlines the essential skills and behaviours needed to succeed and advance in the payroll profession. The Competency Framework is transformative and will help professionals thrive for years to come.
Attendees have access to all sessions and a recording of them will be available for 30 days following the Summit. The event starts at 1 PM Eastern Daylight Time, meaning payroll professionals can attend during business hours no matter where they are located in North America!
The NEXT LEVEL program includes (see the curriculum tab for full details):
- Opening Keynote from Peter Hiddema
- Education Sessions
- Sleep Well - Answers the Questions Keeping Payroll Pros Up at Night in 2024
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) General Updates
- Setting the Stage for Career Growth: Introducing the Payroll Competency Framework
- Cultivating a Service Mindset for Payroll Professionals
- Technology Panel
- RED ALERT - Your Payroll is Being Audited!
- Earn 8 hours of Continuing Professional Education with full Virtual Summit registration!
- Trivia and prizes
- And much more!
Don’t miss out on this exciting program – pricing is $299 for the whole Summit or $199 for one day.
All times listed in Daylight Time (ET)
Wednesday, August 21
1:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Welcome and Opening Keynote
Keynote Speaker: Peter Hiddema
Topic: This session will offer practical strategies to empower you. Using effective communication, storytelling, and concrete examples of the value you bring, this session will help you enhance your credibility and increase your impact in the organization.
About Peter: For over 25 years, Peter Hiddema has spoken around the world on communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, and presentation skills. His audiences range in size from 10 – 1,000+ people. His clients include global companies, UN Agencies, regional firms, and not-for-profit entities. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and two Master’s Degrees. He speaks 4 languages, has lived in 6 countries on 4 continents, and has traveled considerably, through over 50 countries. Peter is curious by nature, and considers himself a perpetual student in the school of life.
2:10 PM-2:20 PM
Thought Leadership Presentation
2:20 PM-3:20 PM
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) General Updates
Speakers: Representatives from the CRA
Topic: Join representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a discussion on the latest issues, trends and changes coming from them.
3:20 PM-3:30 PM
BREAK
3:30 PM – 4:30PM
Sleep Well - Answers the Questions Keeping Payroll Pros Up at Night in 2024
Speakers: Member of the National Payroll Institute’s Compliance Services Team
Topic: Payroll is complex; if you don't have the information and expertise you need, it's too easy to make a costly mistake. And with legislation constantly changing, it's enough to keep even the most seasoned payroll professional up at night.
During this session, delivered exclusively to virtual summit attendees, our Compliance Experts (from the Payroll Infoline) take a deep dive into five of InfoLine's most important, misunderstood, confusing, and complex questions from a payroll perspective. From the nuances of managing salary overpayments to the legal requirements related to terminations, this is information that you need to succeed in 2024.
Our experts will also highlight valuable resources they recommend professionals utilize to ensure consistent payroll compliance.
4:30 PM – 4:40 PM
Thought Leadership Presentation
4:40 PM-4:50 PM
Payroll Trivia & Prizes
4:50 PM-5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Thursday, August 22
1:00 PM-1:30 PM
Opening Remarks & Setting the Stage for Career Growth: Introducing the Payroll Competency Framework
Topic: Launched in the spring of 2024, the Payroll Competency Framework is an authoritative, research-based tool that outlines the essential skills and behaviours needed to succeed and advance in the payroll profession.
The Future of Payroll Education and Skills study shows that most payroll professionals (53%) want to grow their career in payroll, yet 20 percent are uncertain about their career growth or are looking to develop their skills outside the profession. This overview presentation, highlights key insights from the competency framework to help you chart a course for the next stage of your career and build well-rounded payroll teams.
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Cultivating a Service Mindset for Payroll Professionals
Speaker: Johanna Van Bilsen, Max People
Topic: In today's dynamic workplace, payroll professionals are essential in cultivating a culture of service excellence, where treating internal stakeholders as valued clients is paramount. This approach fosters collaboration and mutual respect, establishing payroll professionals as trusted sources for support. Embodying this service mindset ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, with a significant impact on organizational success. Through this session, we will delve into the core competencies and supporting practices that empower payroll professionals to deliver exceptional service.
The session will be interactive and engaging, incorporating a mix of presentation, real-world examples, and group discussion (Q&A).
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Competency Panel
Speakers: Representatives from Payroll Service and Software Providers
Topic: In this panel we will explore the relationship between the competency framework and technology, a critical tool payroll professionals leverage to deliver payroll, ensure compliance, embody a service mindset, and partner strategically with the business. Discover the ways you are currently adding value to your business through your technology, and learn about additional ways to take it to the next level!
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM
BREAK
3:40 PM-4:40 PM
RED ALERT - Your Payroll is Being Audited!
Speakers: Representatives from the Compliance Services Team
Topic: Being audited is stressful... but only if you're caught off guard.
While being audited is always a lot of work, this education session teaches you how to be compliant and prepared — keeping stress out of the equation.
Led by our team of Compliance Experts with a combined 200+ years of payroll experience, you will learn about the most prevalent Canada Revenue Agency taxable benefit audits, including vital information on employer responsibilities to maintain full compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge and ensure your company adheres to payroll compliance standards.
At the end of this session, we'll turn the mic over to you so you can have your payroll compliance questions answered live. Don't miss out on this valuable chance to learn from the best and ensure your payroll processes are up-to-date.
4:40 PM-4:50 PM
Payroll Trivia & Prizes
You may cancel your Virtual Summit registration in accordance with the following:
- If you cancel your conference registration before Wednesday, August 14, 2024, you will be refunded your registration fee, less a $75.00 administrative fee (plus applicable taxes).
- To request a refund, an email must be sent to membership@payroll.ca by Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 11:59 PM ET.
- No refunds will be given after Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
- No-shows for the event will not receive a credit or refund. We reserve the right to cancel, change or substitute program dates or content without further notice and assume no liability for these changes.
Payment of registration confirms that you have read, understand, agree, and will comply with the published registration cancellation policy.