A new agenda for employee experience

My career in Reward with Jenny Craik

} Apr 2, 2026

“Reward and performance is all about understanding people.” says Jenny Craik. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host…

When transparency stops being a threat: Is 2026 the year reward gets exposed?

} Mar 31, 2026

Pay transparency is accelerating across Europe. Most organisations are preparing for compliance. But the real question is more uncomfortable: are…

The end of the graduate career ladder? How AI is reshaping early-career talent

} Mar 25, 2026

In brief: AI is automating many tasks traditionally assigned to graduates Early evidence suggests hiring for entry-level roles is slowing…

Why the workforce stalls and how a skills strategy can solve it

} Mar 18, 2026

In brief Early careers and over 55s face different barriers, which squeezes the middle layer and slows decisions, development and…

Starting your AI in Payroll journey: How to get the data foundations right

} Mar 16, 2026

In brief Learn how AI in payroll is shaping processes, roles and data strategy. Hear practical advice from Lace Partners…

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The AI + Human Network: The real shift in HR has already started

} Mar 12, 2026

Most organisations are adding AI to HR. Leaders are redesigning HR around AI. For all the noise about AI and…

How can smart incentive design drive performance?

} Mar 12, 2026

Well-designed incentives can transform organisational performance however, poorly designed ones can quietly undermine strategy, culture, and results. In this episode…

How can CPOs build greater influence in the C-suite?

} Mar 5, 2026

Great leadership does not start with a title. It starts with influence. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast,…

Early careers in the future of work: an analyst’s perspective

} Mar 4, 2026

In this week’s blog we hear from Talia Pavell, one of the analysts in our early career programme, as she…

Get ahead of SSP reforms – a practical guide for UK employers

} Mar 3, 2026

In partnership with our friends at Adviser Plus, this webinar discussed the practical, proven strategies that transform HR operations and empower…

SWP Summit 2026 – all you need to know ahead of the conference

} Feb 26, 2026

Strategic workforce planning (SWP) is no longer a future-focused concept; it’s a present-day business imperative. In this episode of The…

From service centre to strategic engine: The future of HR Shared Services

} Feb 18, 2026

As organisations navigate continual disruption, many HR functions are questioning whether their existing Shared Services models are still delivering the…

The death of the job application: Is AI at fault?

} Feb 12, 2026

AI is flooding hiring pipelines with polished look-alike applications, and recruiters are struggling to tell real capability from well-written automation.…

How to gain maximum value and efficiency through payroll outsourcing

} Feb 11, 2026

Today's blog is a collaboration from two of our Payroll experts at LACE, Louise Brown and Chiara Camerada who delve…

When change feels personal – navigating tough times

} Feb 5, 2026

By Ed Sparkes, Annette Frem, Sam Williams, Emily Agg, Beth Willrich and Julia Orawiec. Any organisational change brings complexity, but…

What does M&A get wrong about people and how can it be fixed?

} Feb 5, 2026

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals fail less because of spreadsheets and more because of people. Most M&A promise growth, scale,…

Lighthouse battling waves representing HR battling tribunal claims

HR strikes back: How can HR use AI to respond to the rise in AI generated tribunal claims?

} Feb 3, 2026

HR Director Magazine recently reported that UK employment tribunals are straining under a 26% increase in outstanding cases over the…

rewired hr - your guide to future proof your op model - LACE partners

Rewired HR in reality: Bringing the future operating model to life

} Jan 30, 2026

Now you’ve had a chance to explore the new Rewired HR ecosystem, we imagine you have a lot of questions!…

AI and ESG: Busting the myths

} Jan 29, 2026

AI and ESG are no longer distant concepts or optional priorities, they are already transforming how organisations operate and compete.…

How is AI moving workforce decisions from insight to impact?

} Jan 22, 2026

AI is no longer a future concept. It is already reshaping how organisations lead, plan, and compete. The real question…

Intelligence and Insights - rewired HR - the new ecosystem - LACE Partners

Intelligence and insights: the core of a responsive, insight-led HR function

} Jan 20, 2026

The tiered shared-services model is dissolving. In its place: a responsive, intelligence-led HR function with an Intelligence and insights engine…

What strategic disruptors will define HR in 2026?

} Jan 15, 2026

HR leaders are being asked to deliver more strategic value at exactly the moment when uncertainty, cost pressure, and technology…

Rewired HR: Building an ecosystem for continuous change

} Jan 8, 2026

Is it time to rewire HR? In this episode of The People Agenda podcast host Chris Howard talks to LACErs…

Connected advisory that delivers HR and Payroll value

} Jan 7, 2026

In brief Staying close to HR and Payroll technology vendors enables LACE Partners to provide informed, forward-looking advice grounded in…

A new agenda for employee experience

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