Recently we held the latest in a series of CPO forum events, hosted wonderfully by a fantastic team at Claridge’s. The event saw the return of a few long-standing friends of LACE, but we welcomed some new clients and new forum members into the mix. With far too many...
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Speaking with one voice | How HR Shared Services is the catalyst for positive change
Our latest HR Shared Services (HRSS) forum sparked loads of interesting debate about the issues that are front and centre right now. From the challenges of securing the next generation of talent to finally cracking hybrid working, we gained some fantastic insight from...
Thriving in uncertain times: How can HR lead, learn, and remain resilient?
In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, hosts Chris and Chris Horton welcome Aaisha Knights, Chief People Officer of LMAX Group, to discuss how HR leaders can support and develop their teams during uncertain times. The LMAX Group is a company that...
Why you should stay positive in a climate of economic uncertainty
In this week’s blog we hear from published author and LACE Client Executive Director Tim Ringo about why we should stay positive about life, work and moving forwards in the global economy. He tells us what we have to be optimistic about in a time of relentless change...
Are compassionate redundancies possible?
In this week’s podcast we a joined by three brilliant guests; Yvonne Wilcock CPO of Empowering People Group (EPG), Caroline Moore Managing Director at Working Transitions and Rena Christou Director and Employment Lawyer at Halborns. With our guests we explore the...
Restructuring and change: How to navigate difficult journeys
The show's host Chris is joined by Chris Horton as this week's guest is Cat Paterson, Director, HR Business Partner at Elastic. Elastic is a cloud platform that helps organisations find what they need faster, while keeping applications running smoothly, and protecting...
Human capital process review
What is a human capital process review? The client was looking to review and optimise their current processes ahead of a period of growth which will see the current 400 employee base grow to approximately 700. To enable this, the client recognised the importance of...
A whole new world? The challenges and opportunities facing insurance workforce in a post-pandemic world
Last week we co-hosted our latest insurance forum along with Sheridan Worldwide’s Caroline Sheridan. The aim was to discuss how the sector is keeping up with the changing needs of its workforce in these transformative times and some of the discussions were...
How have CPOs built their own resilience in the last two years?
Jacqui Summons, Chief People Officer from EMIS Health, recently spoke to us on our podcast about her experiences over the last two years. We discuss how she and her team have developed resilience amidst some of the toughest experiences the HR profession has ever had...
The secret ingredient in your HR Model – HR Change Agents
How can you build an in-house people consulting team to help you better deliver change projects? What can you do to identify the skills and capabilities needed for this? In this week’s blog we hear from James McLintic, one of our directors, for some actionable advice...
What is keeping HR shared services directors up at night?
What is keeping HR Shared Services directors up at night? How good are HRSS professionals at managing change? What are the tools needed to be successful? We explore this in the latest HR on the Offensive podcast, with Sunila Jethwa from Ceridian joining Chris Howard...
What is the myth of normality and what is HR’s role in it?
How can HR professionals help to change the 'myth of normality'? In this latest podcast we talk to Maria from our partners at The Clear Company to talk about a blog she wrote which relates to supporting LGBTQ+ professionals in the workplace. Read the blog from the...
What is your digital adoption strategy? And are you asking the right questions?
Raj Sundarason, author of 'The DAP Strategy', recently spoke to Chris from LACE Partners on the HR on the Offensive podcast about his latest book, which makes some bold predictions about the digital adoption market between now and 2027. Today’s blog looks at some of...
What should be on every HRDs agenda in 2022?
At LACE, we’ve taken a look through an HR lens to explore the key trends shaping the year ahead after two years of significant change. We asked our team to share their top predictions for what HR teams should focus on in 2022—find them below! What do you think? Get in...
How can you manage change in an inclusive way?
How do your connect your DE&I agenda to other programmes and parts of your business? In this special edition of our podcast we're delighted to announce a strategic partnership with The Clear Company, who are specialists in DE&I consultancy for businesses. Find...















