Trusted expertise.
Lasting impact.
For senior HR, payroll, reward and related functional decision-makers navigating complex workforce challenges, LACE combines specialist, independent expertise with hands-on delivery to create lasting business impact.
— ABOUT US
Expert guidance, no vendor conflicts
Based in the UK, we operate globally and across industries, helping over 500 organisations tackle their most complex people challenges.
From strategy and advisory to hands-on execution, we offer expert, unbiased guidance across business and technology, free from vendor conflicts.
What sets us apart? Our collaborative approach. We work closely with clients to drive successful outcomes, reflected in our outstanding satisfaction scores.
90%
average customer satisfaction score. LACE survey 2026.
— RECOGNITION
Recognised by the industry we work in
Simon Puryer
Shortlisted for CIPP Leadership Award and Reward Strategy Partner 75
2026
Ellen Leonard
Reward Strategy 30 under 30
2026
Emma Leonis-Hughes
HR Most influential | Practitioners (HR Magazine)
2026
— trusted by
500+ organisations, one partner for change
— NEW CAMPAIGN
Rewired HR – The new ecosystem
HR must do more with less, becoming the driver of responsiveness, agility, and value.
— RESOURCES
New research
Where M&A value is won or lost
Most deals don’t fail on paper, they fail in execution. A three-phase framework for CPOs to protect deal value through the people side of M&A.
HR Shared Services Trends 2026 Report
Our latest bi-annual survey of the HR shared services marketplace, with perspectives from CPOs, GBS and HR shared service leaders across 45 global businesses.
Business restructuring. What it takes in practice.
— INSIGHTS
Latest thinking
The death of the job application: Is AI at fault?
AI is flooding hiring pipelines with polished look-alike applications, and recruiters are struggling to tell real capability from well-written automation. Inspired by an article in The Economist titled “Job applicants are winning the AI arms race against recruiters”....
How to gain maximum value and efficiency through payroll outsourcing
Today's blog is a collaboration from two of our Payroll experts at LACE, Louise Brown and Chiara Camerada who delve into the details of payroll outsourcing - why do it and how to get it right for maximum value. The headlines: Payroll outsourcing succeeds when it is...
When change feels personal – navigating tough times
By Ed Sparkes, Annette Frem, Sam Williams, Emily Agg, Beth Willrich and Julia Orawiec. Any organisational change brings complexity, but managing “negative” transition where jobs, identity or a sense of belonging are at stake brings additional challenge. Whilst the...
Delivering the HR productivity powerhouse
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Our culture, in motion.
Having a good culture is beneficial for us as a business, for our clients we work with, which helps us to deliver a better service. We are committed to our sector, steeped in knowledge and expertise and collaborative – we are supportive of each other and that enables us to get the best out of everyone.
Let’s talk about change
Tell us where you’re headed – we’ll help you get there.
