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HR on the offensive
Real voices. Fresh thinking.
The HR on the Offensive podcast launched in March 2020 to explore insights from LACE Partners’ first whitepaper, challenging HR to ‘step out of the shadows’ and become a strategic driver of competitive advantage.
Since then, it’s grown into a platform for fresh thinking on all things HR—from hybrid working and inclusive hiring to reimagining performance culture.
We’re joined by senior HR leaders and LACE experts, sharing real-world experiences and bold ideas shaping the future of the people function.
What is the future of recruitment? Could it be the talent marketplace?
What is the future of recruitment? The talent marketplace connects and matches people with job opportunities, it’s enabled by people and technology. Rather than a single place or system they need to use it’s more of an approach to talent management. The talent...
Can AI assist HR with people related issues?
Who can help HR with employee mental health and wellbeing. 2 in every 5 employees experiencing anxiety, stress and depression related to work. How can businesses address this issue? This week Chris talks with Charlie Winton, Founder of OK Positive. Listen to discover...
How can businesses get hybrid working right?
Chris is joined by three LACErs, Adam Morris, Becky Jones, and Chris Horton to delve into the intricate realm of flexible working. On the pod, the team discuss the not just the frequency of employees’ physical presence in the office, but how productivity and employee...
Does the perception of payroll need to change?
How has the perception of pensions changed over time? In the past final salary schemes were commonplace which encouraged long-service in a company. Pensions should be seen as a contribution not a deduction. Chris along with Chris Kirby discuss payroll with the founder...
The importance of one-to-ones
In this podcast Chris and Debbie Mitchell speak to Anna Rasmussen, CEO and founder of OpenBlend - the next generation performance management tool that helps businesses build high performance cultures. The trio talk the importance of one-to-ones between line managers...
Flexible working the new norm
Flexible working is here to stay. What can organisations do to strike the right balance with hybrid working? Chris and Chris Horton discuss the ongoing challenges with flexible working with Olga Needham, Senior HR Director at Tokyo Electron Europe. One of these...
The evolution of line manager capability post-pandemic
The pandemic has shifted what good people management looks like as now managers need to consider both hybrid and in office workers. Success in people management requires certain traits, such as empathy and inspiration, which cannot be taught. Chris and Kat Bernardes...
Is your payroll evolving beyond borders?
This special edition of the HR on the Offensive podcast features an overview of an event being run by our friends at Neeyamo, who are running an event in January called 'Evolve Beyond Borders'. Today's podcast features Chris Howard and Chris Kirby from LACE, quizzing...
“Digital talent” roundtable reflections
Listen to this podcast to hear the key takeaways from our latest networking dinner where we discussed one of the main themes from our ‘One Big Thing’ research launched in October this year: Talent attraction and retention. In partnership with author and HR...
How does internal mobility help retain talent?
When resourcing for talent should businesses focus finding it internally rather than looking externally. How can businesses better advertise their opportunities to internal talent? Managers often see internal mobility as a loss instead, they should accept that it’s an...
The seven trends HR should be aware of in 2023
In this episode Chris speaks to Gary Stringer, from HowNow, about an article he has written on the Seven HR Trends to Win 2023. In it Gary tells us about the top trends HR can take advantage of to start the next year strong: Listening more (and show it is) Performance...
What can businesses do to enable effective inclusivity?
Chris and LACE managing director Cathy Acratopulo speak to Jim Macleod about enabling inclusivity and all things DE&I. Jim shares his stories about leading diversity and inclusion initiatives within the military space. They also discuss the important role culture...
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