Change is no longer an occasional business challenge. It is a constant reality. Organisations are facing difficult decisions at an unprecedented pace. The real test for leaders is not whether change happens, but how they guide people through it when the impact feels...
In brief AI at Level two supports your thinking, not just your output - helping change teams diagnose issues, spot patterns and pressure-test assumptions earlier. Practical applications include stakeholder influence mapping, persona stress-testing, micro-behaviour...
By Annette Frem and Clara Sanchez Adoption of AI tools is a journey. One that starts with small steps, builds momentum over time, and becomes a powerful driving force at the heart of transformation. At LACE, we are constantly exploring and leading the discussion...
By Sam Williams and Liz Bailey Organisations invest heavily in transformation programmes with the expectation of creating significant value and return on investment through improved efficiency, a lower cost base, innovation, or a better employee experience. Yet many...
By Ed Sparkes, Annette Frem, Sam Williams, Emily Agg, Beth Willrich and Julia Orawiec. Any organisational change brings complexity, but managing “negative” transition where jobs, identity or a sense of belonging are at stake brings additional challenge. Whilst the...
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....
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...
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 LACE team and the South West London branch of the CIPD to explored how change management frameworks can support organisations in leading change effectively. Change is a natural part of business growth; it helps organisations adapt to new technology, like AI, and...
AI owned the air at UNLEASH Paris 2025. “GenAI.” “Copilot.” “Assistant.” And the ever-present: “Buy or build?” You couldn’t queue for coffee without hearing at least one story of a pilot gone right - or wrong. But this year felt different. The success stories sounded...
Curious about what makes our team stand out? This video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how we approach change — with people at the heart of everything we do. You’ll hear directly from our team about what day-to-day life is like: from working closely with...
Over the past six months, the UK labour market has experienced a consistent trend of job redundancies across multiple sectors. The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often cited as a key accelerator in these job losses, particularly in the technology,...
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...
Key takeaways: Leading through change requires a blend of practical tools and human-centred approaches to support both leaders and employees emotionally and strategically. Models like ADKAR, Kübler-Ross, and Bridges Transition help leaders understand emotional...
Key takeaways: Leading through change requires more than project management—it’s about continuously inspiring teams, aligning to purpose, and guiding transformation at every level. Successful change leaders communicate a compelling vision and build strong...
