Episode 108

National Minimum Wage Changes & Challenges with Gary Henderson #108

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Gary Henderson, Manager on the National Minimum Wage team within People Advisory Services for Ernst & Young LLP!

Gary started his professional life with the HMRC at the tender age of just 16 – and in 2015, Joined the National Minimum Wage department as an investigator.

Within a year, Gary was promoted to higher/complex cases and after 4 years in investigations/casework, Gary took advantage of his journalism degree and moved into the ‘Promoting Compliance’ team where he took on the employer education and engagement portfolio.

This included presenting NMW live webinars to over 20,000 employers every year, publishing online guidance, and running a number of projects with outside organisations – basically the carrot to the ‘stick’ of the usual enforcement work from HMRC.

Gary became known as ‘The Voice of NMW’.

In 2022, Gary linked up with Jeni Morris – head of EYs NMW team, and joined EY to become part of their dedicated NMW team.

In this “National Minimum Wage Changes & Challenges" with Gary Henderson on The Payroll Podcast, we explore:

  1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
  2. How did you start your journey in the NMW world?
  3. What was one of the biggest challenges at the HMRC?
  4. Has your role changed since you joined EY now the “shackles” are off?
  5. What should we be looking out for in HMRC NMW enforcement this year?
  6. What common challenges do businesses face when it comes to NMW?
  7. What are the risks around excess hours for salaried workers?
  8. What are the most common inquiries related to the new rates?
  9. What advice would you give clients to help them get NMW right?
  10. What’s the most rewarding part of working in NMW?

Links highlighted in this “National Minimum Wage – Changes and Challenges” episode are included below:

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Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Payroll Podcast, and I look forward to bringing you the next episode 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.