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In the spotlight
From implementer to influencer
Discover how HR is evolving from a reactive support function to a strategic influencer in business transformation.
Less stress HRIS - Part three: Beyond launch
Part three of our Less stress series focuses towards optimising your HR technology system.
Optimal payroll starts with the foundations
Laying the foundations for an optimal Payroll function.
What is a CPO?
Welcome to the first episode of our new mini-series, What is a CPO? Hosted by Debbie Mitchell, Director at LACE Partners and lead of our CPO Network, this series explores the evolving role of the Chief People Officer (CPO). Through conversations with experienced CPOs,...
Black History Month: How to turn awareness into lasting change at work
As part of Black History Month in this episode of The People Agenda podcast we are raising awareness of how organisations can be more inclusive. Host Chris Howard and Christina Adeniyi from our DE&I team speak to Lildonia Lawrence, a Diversity and Inclusion...
Reflections from the conference room floor: UNLEASH 2025
AI owned the air at UNLEASH Paris 2025. “GenAI.” “Copilot.” “Assistant.” And the ever-present: “Buy or build?” You couldn’t queue for coffee without hearing at least one story of a pilot gone right - or wrong. But this year felt different. The success stories sounded...
EU Sustainability Reporting: What is the latest and what steps should companies take now to prepare?
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are part of the European Commission’s efforts to standardise sustainability reporting (more info here), covering environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG), with the overall aim of improving transparency...
How is AI redefining performance management?
In this new episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris Howard and performance management expert Debbie Mitchell sit down with Amira Kohler, AI Change Consultant and Transformation Expert at People Stuff Limited, to explore how AI is transforming performance...
Leading with empathy: HR strategies amidst immigration debates
In brief Immigration debates are creating tension in workplaces, requiring proactive HR leadership. CPOs must act early to uphold DEI values and maintain organisational resilience. Collaboration, clear communication and updated policies are key to supporting staff....
From implementer to influencer: How can HR drive business change?
In a rapidly changing business world, HR is no longer simply the team that implements transformation, it’s becoming the driving force behind it. That’s the focus of the latest People Agenda podcast episode, which explores how HR’s influence in shaping business...
Dear ERP, meet your new agent landlords
This is part one of a two-part blog series, in which we talk through the radical reshaping of the enterprise software landscape by AI giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft, who are using intelligent "agents" to challenge the dominance of traditional ERP...
Welcome to The People Agenda Podcast
It’s an exciting day as we announce that our podcast - previously known as HR on the Offensive has had a refresh and will now be The People Agenda! New name, same faces and same great content. We believe this new identity better reflects how work, people, and...
Quiet cracking: The invisible threat to your workforce?
It seems there is always a different buzzword that emerges in the business world - from "burnout" to "quiet quitting" - we read about phenomena that, while challenging, often manifest in visible ways, such as reduced output, long absences, or a clear change in...
How can HR use strategic workforce planning to drive business impact?
Strategic workforce planning (SWP) at its heart is about answering a very human question: how can organisations ensure they have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time to deliver on their goals? That’s the compelling premise of The Strategic Workforce...
Pay transparency: From office to dinner table
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,...
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