Our latest thinking and thought leadership
Here you can find our latest thought leadership, blogs, webinars, podcasts and videos. Use the filters below to browse our insights based on topic, or format. If you have a topic you’d like to suggest then get in contact with us today.
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.
Buyer’s remorse webinar: Future-proofing your investments
In this webinar, Chris is joined by one of our Partners and clients alongside, Aaron Alburey, Founder of LACE Partners, Tim Ringo, Executive Director LACE Partners and Andrew Hall, Global Head of P&C Product Management at Philip Morris International, to discuss...
Does HR have a branding problem?
Chris and LACE Manager Georgina Sutton speak to guest Jocelynne Thompson, Director of People Strategy and Transformation at Virgin Media O2 to discuss if HR has a branding problem. The conversation centres around the perception of HR within the business world and...
Buyer’s remorse webinar: How to maximise your ROI with HR tech
In the third of our series of webinars ran in 2023, our host Chris Horton was joined by fellow LACErs Rebecca Addison and Sian Beacham, along with Daniel Balshaw from Oracle, to talk about how to make the most of any HR technology. The team looked at the importance of...
Understanding and overcoming buyer’s remorse in HR technology investments
This week’s blog ends our Buyer’s remorse with HR technology series and shares takeaways from our recent panel discussion. We were joined by Sian Beacham, Client Executive Director at LACE Partners, Joanna Murphy, President HCM EMEA at Rizing, and Rob Mooney, Head of...
Pay transparency: What challenges should organisations be aware of?
In the latest HR On the Offensive podcast, Chris and LACE Director Pavan Bilkhoo speak with their guest, Michelle Gyimah, who is a keynote speaker and a consultant specialising in gender and ethnicity pay gaps. The discussion revolves around the challenges and...
Life @ LACE: Meet our Commercial Analysts Joe and Olivia!
In this week's blog we hear from our team of commerical analysts, new to LACE in September 2023! Joe and Olivia share what it was like joining and their experiences so far becoming embedded in the team. Read now to learn what it's like being a LACEr as part of our...
The office ‘lull’: Can individual energy management lead to improved productivity?
The latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast has Chris joined by fellow LACEr Liz Bailey, to explore the concept of an "office lull" at the end of the day in the context of remote and hybrid work. Liz challenges the notion of a lull, asserting that...
What does a holistic approach to EX look like?
The connection your employees have with your organisation isn’t limited to one channel, technology or team. It's time to broaden your perspective on how all workplace interactions collectively embody your culture and organisation. In recent years, the expectations and...
Leveraging your physical workspace to boost productivity and engagement
Is the environment your employees work in setting them up for success? Do you have insights into what your team expects from their physical workspace? In recent years, we have witnessed a fundamental shift in how we utilise working spaces, from working remotely...
How can neuroscience insights drive psychological safety and high performance?
In this podcast Chris and LACE change management expert Liz Bailey speak psychological safety with Dr. Marcia Goddard, a neuroscientist and Chief Culture Officer at The Contentment Foundation. They discuss various aspects of culture, and the impact of stress on...
Buyer’s remorse with HR tech – LIVE Panel
Buyer's remorse with HR tech - LIVE Panel For the finale of our Buyer's remorse with HR technology series, we'll unpack the key takeaways from our previous sessions into a dynamic live panel discussion. In this live panel, we delved deeper into the insights shared by...
How can you craft holistic employee experiences?
Over the last few years, what employees want and expect from their employers has changed significantly, influenced by the pandemic, economic uncertainty and a strong labour market where the balance of power continues to rest with the employee. As a result, it’s no...
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