In brief Early careers and over 55s face different barriers, which squeezes the middle layer and slows decisions, development and resilience. A skills‑based approach helps unblock this. Looking at work as tasks underpinned by skills allows smarter deployment, fairer...
Most organisations are adding AI to HR. Leaders are redesigning HR around AI. For all the noise about AI and HR, the real transformation in HR is happening underneath the surface: a shift to an operating model where humans and AI agents work together side-by-side as a...
Great leadership does not start with a title. It starts with influence. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, we explore one critical question: how can today’s Chief People Officer (CPO) move from having a seat at the table to genuinely shaping business...
In partnership with our friends at Adviser Plus, this webinar discussed the practical, proven strategies that transform HR operations and empower managers – those at the coalface of the employee experience – to build a healthier workplace culture and achieve a...
As organisations navigate continual disruption, many HR functions are questioning whether their existing Shared Services models are still delivering the value, efficiency, and experience originally promised. For some, HR Shared Services (HRSS) has been in place for...
HR Director Magazine recently reported that UK employment tribunals are straining under a 26% increase in outstanding cases over the past year, reaching a new record high of more than half a million unresolved claims. Employees’ use of generative AI tools is...
Now you’ve had a chance to explore the new Rewired HR ecosystem, we imagine you have a lot of questions! Next, we will answer some of the key questions you may have when trying to consider how it will work in practice for your organisation and what it means for HR...
AI and ESG are no longer distant concepts or optional priorities, they are already transforming how organisations operate and compete. AI is driving more efficient and smarter decision-making and creating new opportunities for innovation. At the same time, ESG...
The tiered shared-services model is dissolving. In its place: a responsive, intelligence-led HR function with an Intelligence and insights engine at its core - enabling AI, insight and experience in real time. Most HR models were built for service at scale, not...
Is it time to rewire HR? In this episode of The People Agenda podcast host Chris Howard talks to LACErs Kat Bernardes and Alice McCormack who are behind our latest campaign Rewired HR. This campaign explores our new HR operating model built to respond to rapid global...
HR leaders face mounting pressure to simplify, cut costs, and deliver value faster. The expectation is clear: do more with less. The Ulrich Model falls short in today's world. Traditional HR models were built for stability, not for the pace of change we see today....
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...
AI is transforming HR operations, driving efficiency, and elevating employee experiences. At LACE, our HR AI team is at the forefront of this change, helping organisations move from experimentation to measurable impact. Building on our recent blog with...
LACE Partners and Oracle hosted a private dining networking roundtable dedicated to exploring HR’s evolving influence in business-wide transformation. Drawing on extensive research and insights from Chief People Officers (CPOs) across 2025, the evening delved into how...
For years, HR and IT have approached the same business goals from different perspectives; one nurturing the human element, the other evolving the digital one. This month’s Talent Table will explore how the rapid rise of AI and automation is pulling HR and IT into the...
