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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.
‘CPOs: From HR to workforce transformation’ whitepaper
AI and HR – what’s all the fuss about?
In this edition of our weekly HR on the Offensive livestream, Chris and Charlie Frost talk all things AI. Charlie is LACE's resident AI specialist and over the last six months he's been keeping an eye on the AI landscape and how it could impact HR. We're going to...
Meet the authors: Key takeaways in workforce transformation
We have recently launched our newest whitepaper, CPOs: From HR to Workforce Transformation. We interviewed business leaders, HR leaders and transformation specialist across 30 organisations from various industries on this topic. This whitepaper poses a number of...
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...
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