When the topic of climate change gets tossed around at the dinner table or beside the water cooler, debate always hots up. That’s why I made it my mission to get to the bottom of the issue six years ago: its science, its governance, its culprits, its politics, and how...
Having successfully survived our first two weeks as interns at LACE Partners without crying, getting fired, or bankrupting the business, I thought this would be a great time to reflect on a busy, challenging, but fun fortnight. Oli, Megan and I have been up to all...
Like Paris Fashion Week, Paris HR Tech promised to showcase the best and brightest from the 2017 HR Spring/Summer collections. But did the spectacle wow me? Sadly not. Here’s what I made of it all: My hopes were high Like the established Parisian fashion houses, the...
In Paris this week, I joined more than 3,000 People Tech professionals to take a glimpse at the future of HR. And there was plenty to see. HR is embracing technology, supporting leaner, more user-friendly and efficient services, flexible working structures and...
Working for 23 years in two of the most dynamic consulting businesses in the world, during one of the most exciting periods of change for HR, has been thrilling. And it’s been an eye opener. My experience of over 40 client engagements has led me to a major conclusion:...
Historically, the UK SME market has been the preserve of smaller tech companies. With the emergence of SaaS technology, the large software providers are now able to get in on the action – like never before. But what’s the future of People Tech systems for SMEs? Here’s...
Far too many projects fail. Go ahead and eyeball the stats, courtesy of the International Project Leadership Academy. The industry needs to wake up to what works – fostering the right habits, with the right ‘mindsets’. All to often, KPIs aren’t being met, and intended...
In the world of HR Tech, you’ll often hear the words ‘adoption’ and ‘adaptation’ flying around. But what exactly do they mean, what’s their relationship to each other, and can you kill two proverbial birds with one stone? LACE investigates. Right now, we’re...
Anyone working in recruitment right now is either extremely excited or very worried. Or a bit of both. Here’s what Recruitment Directors need to be thinking about as the pace of change quickens. Change is everywhere, and denial is dangerous. Recruitment is on the move...
Denial is not a river in Egypt. HR is changing almost beyond recognition. If we don’t move with the times, we’ll cease to be relevant and impactful. Here are my thoughts on why professional evolution is a must for us all. Just last week it dawned on me that my two...
The Martian is a brilliant film and an unlikely source of HR inspiration. LACE Founder Aaron investigates. Last night, I took my children to see The Martian. And what a brilliant film. I was struck by how inspired I felt leaving the cinema, but I couldn’t put my...
We’ve all heard the cries – HR desperately needs new skills. Let’s dig deeper to discover what exactly those skills are, where we can source them from, and what that means for the future of HR. First up, some familiar scene setting: HR is on the move The HR world is...
Mental health has never been so high on the workplace agenda, but here’s a slightly different question to consider… How healthy is your organisational brain? LACE Partners Founder Aaron Alburey and Steve Carter, Senior Partner at Apter Development, investigate. Your...
