Episode 71

Effective Payroll Data Gathering for DEI with Caroline Drake #71

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Caroline Drake, Chief People Officer at Award-winning payroll and HR solutions provider, Zellis!

For those not familiar with Zellis, here is a snapshot of the business in numbers

• They pay 5 million employees every month

• £28 bn+ pounds are paid out each year through their Managed Payroll Services

• And over 29% of the FTSE 100 are Zellis customers

These numbers also provide Zellis with access to big data. And, as part of the Zellis vision, which is to be a leader in pay, reward, analytics, and people experiences, they decided to develop a report, in cooperation with the Economist, that was focused on diversity data to determine what it is that is holding back progress in delivering effective, data-led DEI campaigns.

And if you are wondering why a company, largely focused on payroll, decided to commission research on DEI data collection – stay tuned because you are about to find out!

Let’s just say, the results are fascinating!

In this "Effective Payroll Data Gathering for DEI with Caroline Drake #71" episode with Caroline Drake on The Payroll Podcast, we also explore:

  1. What does the word “payroll” mean to you?
  2. What was the inspiration behind the “Time to Act: Seven principles for effective DEI data gathering” report and what did this involve?
  3. The research report indicates that there is a Diversity Data deficit. What does it mean?
  4. Why is trust in the employer seemingly so important in making employees comfortable in sharing data?
  5. How can companies maintain sensitivity while categorising characteristics?
  6. How willing were employees to provide data in aid of ED&I programmes?
  7. How can companies make better use of the data they collect from their employees?
  8. Why did a company largely focused on payroll, commission research on DEI data collection?
  9. In terms of the findings, what were the Seven principles any company can apply to improve DEI data gathering going forward?

Links highlighted in this “Effective Payroll Data Gathering for DEI with Caroline Drake #71” episode are included below:

Of course, if you are a Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a Payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

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Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the Payroll Podcast real soon!

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Nick Day

Nick Day is a globally recognised thought leader in the payroll and HR industry, with over 20 years of experience as the founder and CEO of JGA Recruitment.

As an ILM 7 qualified Executive Coach and Mentor, Nick has dedicated his career to guiding CHROs, entrepreneurs, and payroll industry leaders worldwide.
Nick received the PAYO Global Vision Award in 2024 and was also voted one of Thinkers360’s "Top Voices EMEA" the same year.

In 2023, Thinkers360 ranked Nick as the #1 Global "Thought Leader in Payroll” and #9 Global "Thought Leader in HR.” That same year, he received the Recruitment Leaders Leader Award (RDLC) and the Personality of the Year title at the Reward Strategy Leadership Awards.

Nick's deep knowledge of the payroll industry and his coaching expertise make him a sought-after speaker and mentor for payroll and HR leaders. His presentations are known for their interactive elements, real-world applications, and actionable takeaways, ensuring attendees leave with a clear path to enhance their leadership capabilities.

Nick Day has a rich history of delivering impactful presentations, keynote speeches and workshops at various industry conferences and events. His engaging speaking style and practical insights have earned him recognition as a leading voice in payroll leadership.