When you think of payroll, it’s easy to imagine a simple process: work, get paid, repeat. But behind that straightforward cycle lies an intricate network of operations, systems, and strategy that most employees—and many businesses—rarely see. In this episode of the HR...
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Building a foundation for future payroll success – CIPP
As the world of work continues to accelerate, Payroll teams are under increasing pressure to modernise, streamline processes, and deliver real-time insights that drive smarter decisions. In this exclusive webinar, with the CIPP, we explored how leading organisations...
The foundations of payroll in 60 seconds
https://youtu.be/cIOjS4Kji-w In this video we talk to Chris Kirby from the LACE Payroll team to give us a short synopsis on our whitepaper - Optimal payroll starts with the foundations - that digs into the key pillars based on our experience of multiple client...
How can you unlock the full value of your HRIS?
Struggling to get the most out of your HR tech investment? You’re not alone. In the latest episode of HR on the Offensive, host Chris Howard, plus fellow LACErs Ffion Bennett, and Louise Brown delve into “Less Stress Part Three,” a continuation of our Less stress...
Navigating the next frontier: Innovation and optimisation in HRSS and Payroll
This event was hosted by LACE Partners, in partnership with JGA Recruitment, as we delve into the future of HRSS and Payroll. This event was designed for senior HRSS department leads and Payroll department heads to explore the latest innovations and optimisations in...
HR evolution: Balancing talent and growth in a rapidly changing world
Times have never moved so rapidly. Corporate strategy today is being buffeted by geopolitical instability, economic constraints and accelerated technology disruption; and HR has no choice but to evolve. In May, our team partnered with People 1st | Dubai; together,...
The proactive people transformation playbook
Business transformation is now “business as usual”, driven by technology changes, geo-politics, and economic changes, as well as a myriad of other factors. At LACE, we’ve been running a series of events to explore how HR leaders are uniquely positioned to influence...
How can AI enhance productivity and transform the future of work?
In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris Howard is joined by LACEr Gemma Ryall and guest Neil Carberry, CEO of the REC, for a great conversation about how can AI enhance productivity and the changing world of work. They explore the...
Less stress HRIS – Part three: Beyond launch – Unlocking the full value of your HRIS – whitepaper
Less stress HRIS – Part three: Beyond launch – Unlocking the full value of your HRIS Optimising your HRIS In part one of our Less Stress HRIS series, we outlined the foundational elements needed to embark upon an HRIS (Human Resources Information System)...
Navigating the waves of change: The critical role of HR in business transformation
If your organisation hasn’t been through some form of transformation over the last few years, you are in the minority. According to research published last summer in Harvard Business Review, at any given time more than a third of large organisations have a...
Gartner UK and Ireland CHRO Executive Summit 2025
For the third year in a row, we are delighted to be working with Gartner for their one-day conference, focused on CHROs and CPOs, at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. This event, which involves the UK and Ireland's top CHROs, tackled shared business challenges and...
Is AI the key to transforming the workplace?
What if AI didn’t just reshape jobs, but reshaped how we think about work itself? Many organisations are rethinking the way that work get's delivered, whether that's through skills-based approaches or changes in strategic workforce planning. AI is central to...
How can HR solve the business efficiency paradox?
In today’s evolving business climate, efficiency can no longer be synonymous with cost-cutting and headcount reduction. In our opinion, that's an outdated view risks undermining both performance and resilience. In our latest whitepaper The efficiency paradox, we...
The global skills map: Navigating cultural nuances in talent acquisition
Navigating the evolving world of global talent acquisition is no easy task—it's complex, fast-moving, and full of unexpected challenges. That’s why this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris and Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Monika Lubczak-Pufelska, author of...
What are sunrise and sunset skills and how do you use them?
Forty years ago, mastering a skill had a “half-life” of at least a decade. Ten years ago, that timeframe shrank to around four years. Today, due to rapid advancements in digital technology and artificial intelligence, a skill’s relevance might last just two years...















