Organisations everywhere are rethinking how work gets done. Traditional job-based structures are struggling to keep pace with rapid change, emerging technologies and evolving workforce expectations. In a skills-based organisation, work is assigned based on what...
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...
In brief Talent scarcity is driving organisations to expand global hiring, with digital skills in highest demand. Global hiring offers access to diverse talent, cost efficiencies, and greater organisational resilience, but brings complexity and cultural challenges. HR...
In brief Career mapping helps organisations align employee aspirations with business needs, creating flexible paths for growth beyond traditional promotions. It supports talent retention by offering options such as lateral moves, cross-functional opportunities, and...
In brief Job architecture is more than job titles, it’s a strategic framework that underpins the entire employee lifecycle. A bespoke approach is essential, as ‘best practice’ must align with your organisation’s unique strategy and culture. Success depends on asking...
Over the past six months, the UK labour market has experienced a consistent trend of job redundancies across multiple sectors. The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often cited as a key accelerator in these job losses, particularly in the technology,...
In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris Howard is joined by LACEr Gemma Ryall and guest Neil Carberry, CEO of the REC, for a great conversation about how can AI enhance productivity and the changing world of work. They explore the...
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 In our opinion, that's an outdated view risks undermining both performance and resilience.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...
We recently hosted an insightful workshop on strategic workforce planning (SWP), bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of workforce management, specifically the impact that SWP can have on organisations looking to future-proof their business models,...
Organisations everywhere are being faced with the challenge: does your current workforce have the skills it needs, both now and in the future? Answering this question lies in strategic workforce planning (SWP), and today's blog from Jo Clarke de Dromantin unpacks...
Navigating the evolving world of global talent acquisition is no easy task—it's complex, fast-moving, and full of unexpected challenges. That’s why this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris and Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Monika Lubczak-Pufelska, author of...
Forty years ago, mastering a skill had a “half-life” of at least a decade. Ten years ago, that timeframe shrank to around four years. Today, due to rapid advancements in digital technology and artificial intelligence, a skill’s relevance might last just two years...
What's the efficiency paradox? Boosting productivity in the face of economic constraints. Read how to do more with less.
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report for 2025 highlights a massive transformation in the global job market and workforce strategy. An estimated 170 million new jobs will be emerging in the next decade, alongside the displacement of around 92 million roles....
Creating a skills-based organisation isn’t just an initiative for L&D or top-talent programmes. It’s about integrating skills into every part of your people strategy, embedding them across the employee journey so they deliver lasting value. Some experience areas...
