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In the spotlight
Becoming skills-powered
How to build a skills-based organisation that drives agility, performance and talent mobility.
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.
Leading through change: The art of steering a successful transformation
Key takeaways: Leading through change requires more than project management—it’s about continuously inspiring teams, aligning to purpose, and guiding transformation at every level. Successful change leaders communicate a compelling vision and build strong...
How are Payroll teams shaping the future of work?
Payroll is the backbone of any organisation, ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time. Yet, despite its critical role, payroll teams often operate behind the scenes, dealing with complex challenges that many outside the function rarely consider. In...
Outsourcing HRIS support: Pros, cons and key questions
Key takeaways: Potential challenges to outsourcing HRIS support include reduced control, inconsistent resource allocation, and limitations in innovation and strategic alignment. A fully outsourced model still requires in-house capability to retain oversight and...
How can leading through change strengthen business success?
Navigating change is one of the most critical challenges organisations face, and the latest HR on the Offensive podcast dives deep into this subject, offering insights into how leaders can guide their teams through transformation effectively. Chris and change experts...
International Women’s Day at LACE Partners
Key takeaways: Gender bias—both conscious and unconscious—remains a persistent challenge; calling out stereotypes and language is key to shifting perceptions. Building confidence and finding your voice takes time—organisations must create safe, inclusive spaces...
How can inspiring your people lead to a successful business transformation?
Business transformation isn’t just about strategy and execution—it’s about people. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris, along with Aaron Aubrey, speak with Sally Earnshaw, a specialist in driving cultural and leadership change. Their...
What is the role of a super-powered people manager in a skills-based organisation?
What makes a great people manager? And how do you build the skills for the future super-charged people manager who is no longer just supervisor; but a coach, mentor and enabler of growth? Organisations that truly harness the potential of their people managers unlock...
How to realise value with strategic people analytics
Key takeaways: Businesses must tie people analytics to outcomes. Strong data foundations, including scalable models and governance, are essential to free up time for strategic insight. Analytics teams must shift from operational reporting to solving high-impact...
Why HR should lead business transformation — and how it benefits everyone
In today's fast-changing business world, transformation is no longer a one-time event—it’s a continuous process. In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACE co-founder Aaron Alburey discuss our new campaign, Driving business transformation:...
Can employees embrace the shift to a skills-based organisation? Individual impacts of moving to a SBO
Key takeaways: The move to a skills-based organisation shifts the value from job titles to individual capabilities. While some employees find the shift empowering, others may struggle; success depends on empathetic change management and psychological safety. A...
The cultural transformation of moving to a skills-based organisation
Key takeaways: Shifting to a skills-based organisation is a cultural transformation that challenges traditional hierarchies and norms. Influence moves from job titles to skill-based expertise, creating more dynamic and inclusive ways of working. Not everyone will...
A Day in the life of a LACEr: Jo, Ridwan, and Natalie
Ever wondered what it’s really like to work at LACE Partners? In this special Day in the Life video, we sit down with three of our team members—Jo Funnell, Ridwan Gbolagade, and Natalie Berkoff—to get an inside look at their roles, daily routines, and what makes their...
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