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,...
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HR Transformation:
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...
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...
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 In our opinion, that's an outdated view risks undermining both performance and resilience.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...
People 1st MENA
Join our team at LACE as Headline Partners on May 8 in Dubai for People 1st 2025, an essential gathering for HR, talent, reward, L&D and global mobility leaders. This event is about embracing a People 1st approach amidst a rapidly changing workplace. Industry...
The efficiency paradox – Whitepaper
What's the efficiency paradox? Boosting productivity in the face of economic constraints. Read how to do more with less.
Why HR should lead business transformation — and how it benefits everyone
In today's fast-changing business world, transformation is no longer a one-time event—it’s a continuous process. In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACE co-founder Aaron Alburey discuss our new campaign, Driving business transformation:...
How can HR drive success in 2025?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris, predicts the year ahead for HR with guest Idris Arshad, Head of People at Asthma + Lung UK. Idris believes that in 2025 HR transformation must transcend buzzwords, advocating for clearly defined roles and...
How Father Christmas keeps the elves motivated: Performance and rewards at the North Pole
If you are celebrating Boxing Day, may it be a happy one for you all! This is our fourth and final Christmas instalment, a festive fun take on some of the work we do - North Pole style! As the holiday season rolls around, Father Christmas (or Santa, as his friends...
Santa’s secret to great leadership: Juggling elves, reindeer, and deadlines
Day three of our festive fun blogs and it's a happy Christmas to all that celebrate! Father Christmas isn’t just a jolly figure in a red suit; he’s also a masterful leader running the most magical (and demanding) operation on the planet. From toy production to...
Santa’s workshop: Building an agile operating model for the most wonderful time of the year
Back again this Christmas week for round two of our festive fun, Debbie Mitchell gives you some insight into LACE’s approach when it comes to ensuring Father Christmas delivers on North Pole business requirements. We hope you are enjoying your Christmas Eve so far!...
How Father Christmas crafts a strategic workforce plan: A tale of talent and tinsel
It’s Christmas week, all of the team at LACE are at home for the holidays, but just for a bit of fun we thought we’d have a little think about spreading a bit of Christmas joy. So here’s Debbie Mitchell’s take on all things Father Christmas and strategic workforce...
How to build your HR operating model to support business success – Whitepaper
How can HR operating models adapt to meet evolving business needs?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris, LACE CEO Cathy Acratopulo and guest Melanie Steel, one of HR Magazine’s most influential for 2024, delve into how different business drivers shape HR operating models. These drivers include agility, customer...















