In today’s fast-evolving workplace, organisations are looking for smarter ways to manage talent, align workforce strategies with business objectives, and leverage technology to stay ahead. As part of our Becoming skills-powered campaign Chris alongside LACE strategic...
Today businesses rely on data more than ever, ensuring that information is accurate, actionable, and properly managed can make or break a technology investment. This episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast unpacks the complex, often overlooked role of data quality...
Key takeaways: Potential challenges to outsourcing HRIS support include reduced control, inconsistent resource allocation, and limitations in innovation and strategic alignment. A fully outsourced model still requires in-house capability to retain oversight and...
Key takeaways: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to HRIS support—success depends on aligning the model with your business needs and goals. HR typically leads HRIS ownership due to the people-centric nature of the system, with IT providing technical expertise and...
Our latest whitepaper, 'Less stress HRIS Part two - Beyond basecamp: Eight steps to conquer your HRIS implementation' will help you prepare for a successful HRIS implementation. Check it out now!
Moving to the HR Cloud is more than a technology upgrade—it's a step towards more efficient people services and operations. The shift to cloud-based HR systems like SuccessFactors is enabling organisations to unlock new potential, reduce stress, and optimise their...
Following on from our previous blog in which we talked about how to select the right systems implementation partner (SI), as well as how you should approach building out a request for proposal (RFP), in addition to the launch of our five step process you need to think...
In July we launched the first in our series of whitepapers looking at how you can reduce the stress from your HRIS implementation programme going wrong, costing you time, money and effort, resulting in a system that your people don’t use / won’t use / can’t use. At...
In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris discusses the evolving role of AI in HR with LACErs Charlie Frost and Aaron Alburey, alongside guest David Wilson, CEO of Fosway Group. We recently hosted an event where CPOs explored AI’s impact on HR....
We have recently launched our newest whitepaper “Less stress HRIS – Part one: The road to the cloud”. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris is joined by fellow LACERs Aaron Alburey and Sian Beacham as they cover the five steps to delivering the...
LACErs Chris Howard and Aaron Alburey discuss the role of pragmatic AI within HR and emphasise how HR leaders need to be both strategic and practical in integrating AI solutions. AI in HR isn't new, but with the rise of generative AI and machine learning, its impact...
The latest HR on the Offensive podcast, hosted by Chris, delves into leadership and future AI advancements. Joined by LACE AI expert Charlie Frost, LACE Co-Founder Cathy Acrotopulo, and guest, Nick Chatrath, Managing Director of the Artesian Group. The discussion...
Listen to the audio version of this blog: In today's digital landscape, HR technology is no longer a luxury – it's a necessity. But simply selecting the right HR solution isn't enough. You need a robust System Implementation (SI) partner to configure the system...
At LACE, we’re often asked about the best approaches when selecting HR and people experience software. The first question is often about Feature Function Fit (FFF) frameworks as a preferred evaluation approach. Companies still feel they need to spend inordinate...
What implications could AI have for the HR functions? Chris speaks to LACErs Tim Ringo and Charlie Frost as they delve into the world of AI adoption and its impact on the future of work. Charlie is our AI lead here at LACE so direct any AI questions his way! In this...