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Prologue: Demystifying the HR operating model
As the modern business landscape continues to evolve at speed, the role of the HR or People function has become increasingly pivotal in driving organisational success. Against a backdrop of relentless technological advancements, shifting political landscapes and...

The January job hunt is over: Why your EX is more important than ever
Traditionally, January has been a peak time for job hunt, but this may not be the case anymore for several factors. LACE's Marketing Director Chris Howard and Senior Manager Debbie Mitchell discuss why this year feels different, touching on economic uncertainty and...

‘Five steps to successful EX’ whitepaper

How to build a robust people strategy for rapid business growth
An article in the Economist last year focused on the rapid growth of OpenAI, the organisation that runs ChatGPT. The question was posed, ‘What next?’ for the business as its rapid growth has seen it go from a company turning over $28 million to one with revenues...

How can HR utilise the power of storytelling effectively?
In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris dives into the fascinating topic of storytelling and its important use case in HR. Joined by fellow LACEr Gemma Ryall and guest Karen Eber, author of "The Perfect Story", the discussion revolves around...

HR on the Offensive Live – Launch stream
For the first HR on the Offensive livestream hosted by Chris Howard and featuring guest Debbie Mitchell, in this episode they tackle the topic of objective setting—an essential process that businesses revisit at the start of each year. The conversation quickly moved...

How ready are you for your CEO’s exit…and could it be you?
A recent Raconteur article featuring research by executive search firm Spencer Stuart highlighted a rise in the selection of internal candidates over external hires to replace outgoing CEOs. The article cites that over 77% of CEOs appointed at global publicly listed...

What impact will AI have on HR in 2024?
What implications could AI have for the HR functions? Chris speaks to LACErs Tim Ringo and Charlie Frost as they delve into the world of AI adoption and its impact on the future of work. Charlie is our AI lead here at LACE so direct any AI questions his way! In this...

How should you use data to tell your EX revolution story?
In our latest EX revolution campaign video, Chris from LACE is joined by Toby Culshaw, Global Head of Talent Intelligence: Worldwide Amazon Stores, to talk about why it's not just important to be able to interpret and understand people data, but to be able to build...

How can you use data and insights to optimise your employee experience?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris and Cathy Acratopulo introduce the co-founders of Engage Andy Brown and Sarah Jordan to discuss the evolution from descriptive engagement data to a more strategic, outcome-driven approach in order to optimise...

LACE Partners and ENGAGE develop strategic partnership to use data to fuel great employee experiences and drive business results
LACE Partners and ENGAGE are forging a powerful partnership to elevate employee experience and engagement for their clients. Together, they aim to address EX challenges arising in the post pandemic era, such us: How can you ensure people engagement in a hybrid world?...

Creating a holistic employee experience through talent transformation
In this podcast, Kevin Green, Chief People Officer of First Bus, shares how he is trying to achieve a holistic employee experience and some of the lessons learnt. First Bus is the second-largest bus company in the UK, with approximately 13,500 employees and is...
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