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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 “unbossing” and how will it impact the future of work?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris discusses the concept of unbossing in the workplace. He is joined by fellow LACErs Marcus Uzubalis and Stephanie Abel, as they explore the definition, benefits, and challenges of unbossing. What does unbossing...
How can you align your people strategy with your business goals?
In this HR on the Offensive podcast the conversation centres on how HR and people-centric strategies have evolved, particularly in the post-pandemic world. To explore this, Chris and fellow LACEr Cathy Acratopulo invite on Kathryn Dolan, former Chief People Officer at...
How can HR embrace the AI revolution?
In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris discusses the evolving role of AI in HR with LACErs Charlie Frost and Aaron Alburey, alongside guest David Wilson, CEO of Fosway Group. We recently hosted an event where CPOs explored AI’s impact on HR....
How can your HR operating model improve productivity?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, we look at one of the primary business drivers from our, “Demystifying the HR Operating Model” campaign. We’ve identified four primary business drivers to shape your HR operating model around; growth, customer...
From the trenches to the table: HR’s strategic evolution
As a strategic advisory consultancy to some of the largest UK businesses, we’re occasionally asked at LACE Partners about how HR as a function can be more ‘strategic’. We’re asked what, in practical terms, does it mean to take on a more strategic role. We’re also...
How can skills-based organisations transform HR practices?
We're excited to launch our new campaign: Becoming skills-powered. We kick off in this video by LACE team members Pavan Bilkhoo, Romy Hobson, and Gemma Ryall they discuss the campaign's goals and the considerations around skills-based organisations. You can also...
Becoming skills-powered
The digital pandemic: How a recent IT outage highlighted payroll challenges
Today’s blog follows the recent IT outage that many Microsoft users experienced due to the CrowdStrike update, which caused a loss of productivity and revenue and many headaches for many businesses. Some media outlets described it as a ‘digital pandemic’, and...
How can organisations successfully navigate the path to cloud HR technology?
We have recently launched our newest whitepaper “Less stress HRIS – Part one: The road to the cloud”. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris is joined by fellow LACERs Aaron Alburey and Sian Beacham as they cover the five steps to delivering the...
Less stress HRIS – Part one: The road to the Cloud
How do HR strategies evolve in a rapidly growing businesses?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, we revisit our ongoing campaign, "Demystifying the HR operating model". In this series we explain how your HR operating model needs to be shaped to support your key business driver - whether that's productivity,...
Over-interviewing and the never-ending selection process – where should you draw the line?
“What more could I possibly do?” cries the candidate on their fifth interview for the same position. Has the danger of over-interviewing been underestimated, with skills shortages dominating headlines internationally? Setting the over-interviewing scene… The UK...
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