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What is a CPO? with Michelle Wall
The role of the Chief People Officer has evolved far beyond traditional HR. In high-growth, private equity-backed businesses, today’s CPO is a commercial leader responsible for driving growth, enabling strategy, shaping culture, and creating the conditions for...
What is a CPO? with Jonny Friedman
The modern Chief People Officer is no longer just a people leader. Today's CPO is a strategic business partner, cultural architect, and organisational conscience. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell speak to Jonny Friedman,...
Bringing AI to change without making change less human. Part two
In brief AI at Level two supports your thinking, not just your output - helping change teams diagnose issues, spot patterns and pressure-test assumptions earlier. Practical applications include stakeholder influence mapping, persona stress-testing, micro-behaviour...
What is a CPO? with Neil Morrison
Great leadership roles are rarely defined by job titles alone. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell sit down with Neil Morrison, from Severn Trent Water as he explains why the modern CPO is no longer just an HR leader. The...
What is a CPO? With Joe Binnion
What is a CPO, and how is the role changing as organisations face relentless transformation? In brief Explores what a CPO is and how the role links to business strategy. Discusses metrics, talent and credibility in the C-suite. Examines how AI is reshaping workforce...
Are your early careers hiring strategies ready for the AI era?
The future of early careers is being rewritten in real time. As AI reshapes entry-level work and application volumes surge, employers are rethinking what makes talent stand out and candidates need a new playbook to keep up. In this episode of The People Agenda...
Who owns agentic AI?
The conversation around AI in the workplace is shifting fast and the real tension isn’t about technology, it’s about ownership. Who actually “owns” AI inside an organisation today? In this episode of The People Agenda podcast Chris Howard and LACE Director of AI Data...
Is your operating model future-ready? Take the ten traits test
If you've been following this series, you've explored the Rewired HR Ecosystem - an adaptive, AI-enabled operating model that brings together intelligence, experience, and execution to drive real business impact. If this is your first encounter with Rewired HR, here's...
Bringing AI to change without making change less human. Part one
By Annette Frem and Clara Sanchez Adoption of AI tools is a journey. One that starts with small steps, builds momentum over time, and becomes a powerful driving force at the heart of transformation. At LACE, we are constantly exploring and leading the discussion...
Adoption drives value: Setting the foundations for success
By Sam Williams and Liz Bailey Organisations invest heavily in transformation programmes with the expectation of creating significant value and return on investment through improved efficiency, a lower cost base, innovation, or a better employee experience. Yet many...
What is a CPO? With Keniro Miller
“A Chief People Officer is a hybrid role of pretty much most of the exec roles that sit around the table.” The role of a Chief People Officer is evolving fast and it’s no longer just about HR. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris...
The human shadow of automation: Navigating AI anxiety in the modern workforce
In the world of HR transformation, we often talk about the ‘new age’ of productivity. We discuss how Generative AI and automated workflows are removing the administrative overhead of the back office, allowing HR services to evolve from transactional centres into...
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