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Fireside chat – reflecting on HR’s ‘one big thing’
Last year we released our HR's 'one big thing' report, which looked at what the biggest strategic issues are for Chief People Officer's (CPOs) and, following a campaign in which we've looked in detail at the 'top three' key issues that CPOs said were keeping them up...
Reflections on ‘HR’s One Big Thing’ – how has it changed?
Over the last three months our team have been drilling down into some of the most pressing concerns of Chief People Officers / Chief Human Resources Officers to find out what HR's 'One Big Thing’ is. We’ve run a host of events, podcasts, as well as blogs and short...
The future of work is here and now. Is your HR Technology digitally ready?
Businesses must go digital, but many do not know how to approach HR transformation. Only 11% of CEOs believe their current business models will be economically viable through 2023, while another 64% say their companies need to build new digital businesses to help them...
How does poor wellbeing affect organisations?
Our host Chris and LACE consultant Evan Wynne are joined by Deirdre O'Shea who is the Associate Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology at the University of Limerick. She has come onto the podcast to give an academic perspective on the state of wellbeing and...
Your employee value proposition vs your employee experience – why you need to distinguish the difference
In our latest 60-second video Martina Salander from our team talks through the importance of being able to clearly distinguish between your employee value proposition (EVP) and your employee experience. Why is it so important and what should HR teams be thinking about...
Can HR improve employee engagement with these five strategies?
Chris and Debbie Mitchell are joined by Rob Boland, COO of Reward Gateway, on this podcast. Reward Gateway is an employee engagement platform that consist of several features with the aim to boost employee experience. One of these features include improving employee...
On demand webinar: How modern HR & Payroll systems drive operational efficiency
Chris Kirby was asked to provide some insight on a panel with our friends from SD Worx, in the second of a foundational series looking at the challenges that both HR and Payroll teams face - from complexity and cost, as well as compliance. If you'd like to find out...
How modern HR & Payroll systems drive operational efficiency
In this second webinar in the series, our very own Chris Kirby joined Bob Rehill and Nick Day for the latest SD Worx webinar looking at payroll optimisation. The panel discussed: What the SD Worx comprehensive Future of Work and People insight survey is telling us How...
What is the future of recruitment? Could it be the talent marketplace?
What is the future of recruitment? The talent marketplace connects and matches people with job opportunities, it’s enabled by people and technology. Rather than a single place or system they need to use it’s more of an approach to talent management. The talent...
Is the four-day working week an EVP winner?
Last year, LACE Consultant Evan Wynn wrote a blog looking at the four-day working week, focusing on the positives and potential challenges associated with this flexible working initiative. Since then, the UK has run the largest trial of a four-day working week, which...
Can AI assist HR with people related issues?
Who can help HR with employee mental health and wellbeing. 2 in every 5 employees experiencing anxiety, stress and depression related to work. How can businesses address this issue? This week Chris talks with Charlie Winton, Founder of OK Positive. Listen to discover...
Five key HR technologies that should be on your shopping list
With so many HR technologies in the marketplace for People functions it's easy to become overwhelmed about how much technology you should have in your business and what technology will add value. We were recently asked to comment on some of the top HR technologies...
How can businesses get hybrid working right?
Chris is joined by three LACErs, Adam Morris, Becky Jones, and Chris Horton to delve into the intricate realm of flexible working. On the pod, the team discuss the not just the frequency of employees’ physical presence in the office, but how productivity and employee...
Does the perception of payroll need to change?
How has the perception of pensions changed over time? In the past final salary schemes were commonplace which encouraged long-service in a company. Pensions should be seen as a contribution not a deduction. Chris along with Chris Kirby discuss payroll with the founder...












