AI is no longer a future concept. It is already reshaping how organisations lead, plan, and compete. The real question is not whether AI will change the world of work, but who will lead that change. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, we unpack Visier’s...
The tiered shared-services model is dissolving. In its place: a responsive, intelligence-led HR function with an Intelligence and insights engine at its core - enabling AI, insight and experience in real time. Most HR models were built for service at scale, not...
HR leaders are being asked to deliver more strategic value at exactly the moment when uncertainty, cost pressure, and technology disruption are accelerating. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast host Chris Howard and fellow LACErs, Marcus Uzubalis, Gemma Ryall...
Is it time to rewire HR? In this episode of The People Agenda podcast host Chris Howard talks to LACErs Kat Bernardes and Alice McCormack who are behind our latest campaign Rewired HR. This campaign explores our new HR operating model built to respond to rapid global...
HR leaders face mounting pressure to simplify, cut costs, and deliver value faster. The expectation is clear: do more with less. The Ulrich Model falls short in today's world. Traditional HR models were built for stability, not for the pace of change we see today....
In brief: How to build a strong business case for payroll investment. The real impact of AI on payroll roles and processes. Emerging trends in employee expectations and pay transparency. The Reward Strategy Summit is a UK event that brings together 200+...
What changed in the UK Budget for pensions and salary sacrifice? From 2029, a £2,000 annual cap will be introduced on National Insurance (NI) savings through pension salary sacrifice. Any pension contributions made via salary sacrifice above this cap will become...
In partnership with our friends at Neeyamo, we co-hosted this two-part series which also featured Fosway Group (Part one) looking at the The AI Shift - an exclusive webinar two-part series exploring how artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and pay....
Organisations everywhere are rethinking how work gets done. Traditional job-based structures are struggling to keep pace with rapid change, emerging technologies and evolving workforce expectations. In a skills-based organisation, work is assigned based on what...
In brief • The UK Budget appears stable at headline level, but underlying structural changes will significantly increase employment costs and payroll complexity.• Key reforms to pensions, income tax thresholds and the National Living Wage will reshape reward...
The fight for priorities and resource is on! AI skills vs. Human skills. Our friends at Learn Amp hosted a webinar exploring one of today’s hottest debates in Learning and Development (L&D): Are people still at the centre of learning, or is AI the only skill we...
AI agents are no longer a future concept. They are already reshaping how organisations deliver HR services. AI agents can improve efficiency, personalise employee experiences and deliver strategic value. We recently had a fascinating conversation with Aisera where we...
This invitation-only executive roundtable was for senior HR leaders who are preparing to begin strategic workforce planning—or are already underway and want to benchmark, share lessons, and refine their approach. We focused on the early choices that matter—defining...
The UK’s premier independent event for cutting-edge rewards and payroll insight. For over two decades, the CPD-accredited Reward & Payroll Summit has been the essential conference for senior payroll leaders, delivering specialised insights and strategies to...
Workday Rising EMEA is Workday's annual European customer conference. 2025 focused on AI innovation and the digital transformation of HR, Finance, and IT. Discover how organisations are empowering people, driving growth and transforming with purpose. This conference...
