Pay transparency is accelerating across Europe. Most organisations are preparing for compliance. But the real question is more uncomfortable: are you confident your reward system still works once people can see it? Transparency doesn’t expose regulation gaps, it...
In brief Learn how AI in payroll is shaping processes, roles and data strategy. Hear practical advice from Lace Partners and Sage on starting small and building confidence. Understand the foundations needed to adopt AI safely and effectively. ...
Today's blog is a collaboration from two of our Payroll experts at LACE, Louise Brown and Chiara Camerada who delve into the details of payroll outsourcing - why do it and how to get it right for maximum value. The headlines: Payroll outsourcing succeeds when it is...
In brief: How to build a strong business case for payroll investment. The real impact of AI on payroll roles and processes. Emerging trends in employee expectations and pay transparency. The Reward Strategy Summit is a UK event that brings together 200+...
What changed in the UK Budget for pensions and salary sacrifice? From 2029, a £2,000 annual cap will be introduced on National Insurance (NI) savings through pension salary sacrifice. Any pension contributions made via salary sacrifice above this cap will become...
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...
The UK’s premier independent event for cutting-edge rewards and payroll insight. For over two decades, the CPD-accredited Reward & Payroll Summit has been the essential conference for senior payroll leaders, delivering specialised insights and strategies to...
This evening event began with an engaging session led by industry experts, explored upcoming compliance and payroll reforms such as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes, real-time Benefits in Kind reporting, and what these shifts meant for HR and payroll leaders. Insights...
In brief: Pay transparency is gaining momentum, driven by new legislation and changing workplace culture. While it promises fairness and trust, implementing transparency brings cultural discomfort and operational challenges. Success depends on clear communication,...
The Payroll function may not always be the ‘flashiest’ part of a business, but it’s one of the most vital and one that’s undergoing a remarkable transformation. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris Howard and LACE payroll expert Tricia Conway...
Discover what it’s really like to work in payroll consultancy through the voices of our team. In this video, our consultants share their experiences of helping clients transform payroll operations, from strategy development to system implementation. You’ll hear how...
Ever wondered what it really takes to run a world-class payroll function? In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris Howard, LACEr Julie Choudhury and special guest Melanie Pizzey, Founder of the Global Payroll Alliance (GPA), dive into the...
What does HR Shared Services and Payroll transformation look like in practice? That’s the question at the centre of the latest HR on the Offensive podcast, where Chris Howard and Dawn Goodall from LACE Partners were joined by Clare Phillips, Global Head of HR Services...
Join Chris Howard, Simon Bunday and Simon Puryer from LACE Partners as they introduce the Payroll Community and the new Executive Payroll Network. Discover how payroll leaders are connecting in a safe, trusted space to share challenges, explore AI and technology...
LACE and JGA Fantasy Premier League networking drinks To celebrate the start of the new football season, LACE Partners and JGA Recruitment are once again bringing the Payroll and HR communities together for our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) competition. To kick things...
