Key takeaways: Shifting to a skills-based organisation is a cultural transformation that challenges traditional hierarchies and norms. Influence moves from job titles to skill-based expertise, creating more dynamic and inclusive ways of working. Not everyone will...
Key takeaways: We define a skills as specific abilities and techniques a person can perform. We define competency as how you apply your knowledge and skills in a professional context. A skills based approach helps in deploying employees to various roles or projects...
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...
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...
In today’s "HR on the Offensive" podcast, Chris and LACEr Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Jig Ramji, Chief Talent Officer, as they explore skills-based organisations potential to redefine traditional HR practices and empower employees along the way. They discuss the ways this...
The workforce is changing and it’s changing fast. As businesses try to attract and hold on to top talent, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to the employee value proposition (EVP) is not cutting it anymore. Organisations need to rethink how they present...
How to build employee engagement, career pathways, and retention through skills-based employment and mentoring As workplaces continue to evolve at breakneck speed, organisations are racing to find fresh strategies that not only ignite employee engagement but also...
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris is joined by LACErs Charlie Frost, and Aaron Lynch, our in-house AI experts, as they chat with Ben Williams, Founder and Managing Director of Sten10. They discuss the transformative impact of AI on...
This was a skills strategy workshop, in partnership with the team at Workday. On Wednesday 20th November we ran an interactive session at the LACE Partners offices which aimed to arm senior talent and people professionals with the tools they need to understand how...
In our latest HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACE director Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Tom Larter, CEO of WithYouWithMe, a software platform which maps and manages workforce skills, allowing organisations to understand current capabilities and future requirements....
How do you choose the right skills solution for your business?So far, in our Becoming skills-powered campaign we’ve mapped out the foundations of what a skills-based organisation is, as well as shown you a ‘quick start’ framework for building your approach. We’ve also...
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACEr Gemma Ryall speak to Simon Gibson, Head of Talent at Center Parcs. The focus of the podcast is skills-based organisations (SBOs) and how companies can utilise a skills-focused approach to bridge skill...
The world of recruitment is undergoing a significant transformation, one that prioritises skills over traditional job roles. Chris and LACE Director Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), on how businesses and...
We’re often asked to comment on a variety of HR topics in the media and recently we were asked to talk about the impact of the current economic challenges that organisations are facing when it comes to driving their own skills agenda. You can see the article for...
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris and LACEr Pavan Bilkhoo discuss the importance of skills in driving business performance with their guest, Craige Heaney, VP of Talent and Organisational Effectiveness at Pandora. This podcast is part of...
