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Less stress HRIS - Part two: Beyond basecamp
Learn the essential steps for setting up your HRIS for long-term success.
Less stress HRIS - Part one: The road to the Cloud
Our latest whitepaper, 'Less stress HRIS - The road to the Cloud,' will help you prepare for a successful HRIS implementation.
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HR Shared Services Trends 2024 report
Our latest HR Shared Services Trends report outlines 2024 key trends including AI, service delivery technology and function capability.
CPOs: From HR to workforce transformation - whitepaper
Delve into workforce transformation, aligning HR for business success, and addressing critical aspects from leadership roles to data relevance.
How can AI tools be used to empower HR professionals?
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising HR with 64% of managers already using AI tools in their roles. In the latest HR on the Offensive podcast Chris delves into this transformation with guests Andrea Derler, Principal Research Value and Ben Harris, VP EMEA both...
HR and payroll trends in 2025: A big year for…
Key takeaways: HR will have to develop a new approach to redesigning work, one that embraces AI. HR must be at the forefront of driving business transformation, not just HR function transformation. Any HR tech investment should clearly align with the broader business...
How Father Christmas keeps the elves motivated: Performance and rewards at the North Pole
If you are celebrating Boxing Day, may it be a happy one for you all! This is our fourth and final Christmas instalment, a festive fun take on some of the work we do - North Pole style! As the holiday season rolls around, Father Christmas (or Santa, as his friends...
Santa’s secret to great leadership: Juggling elves, reindeer, and deadlines
Day three of our festive fun blogs and it's a happy Christmas to all that celebrate! Father Christmas isn’t just a jolly figure in a red suit; he’s also a masterful leader running the most magical (and demanding) operation on the planet. From toy production to...
Santa’s workshop: Building an agile operating model for the most wonderful time of the year
Back again this Christmas week for round two of our festive fun, Debbie Mitchell gives you some insight into LACE’s approach when it comes to ensuring Father Christmas delivers on North Pole business requirements. We hope you are enjoying your Christmas Eve so far!...
How Father Christmas crafts a strategic workforce plan: A tale of talent and tinsel
It’s Christmas week, all of the team at LACE are at home for the holidays, but just for a bit of fun we thought we’d have a little think about spreading a bit of Christmas joy. So here’s Debbie Mitchell’s take on all things Father Christmas and strategic workforce...
How can skills-based strategies empower your workforce?
In today’s "HR on the Offensive" podcast, Chris and LACEr Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Jig Ramji, Chief Talent Officer, as they explore skills-based organisations potential to redefine traditional HR practices and empower employees along the way. They discuss the ways this...
Flexing the EVP: The new approach to attracting talent across generations
The workforce is changing and it’s changing fast. As businesses try to attract and hold on to top talent, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to the employee value proposition (EVP) is not cutting it anymore. Organisations need to rethink how they present...
What makes LACE fundamentally different?
At LACE we talk about how we are ‘fundamentally different’ HR consultancy but what does that really mean? This guiding principle, or as we call it the LACE way, informs our approach to both clients and internal operations. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive...
Less stress HRIS Part two – Beyond basecamp: Eight steps to conquer your HRIS implementation – whitepaper
Our latest whitepaper, 'Less stress HRIS Part two - Beyond basecamp: Eight steps to conquer your HRIS implementation' will help you prepare for a successful HRIS implementation. Check it out now!
Don’t drop the ball: Why onboarding matters more than you think
A recent HR Magazine article exposed that 54% of office-based employees are dissatisfied with their onboarding experience. At LACE we talk a lot about the importance of looking at the employee life cycle holistically (get in contact with us and ask us about our...
LACE, SAP, Rizing: Unlock, destress, migrate – make the move to HR in the Cloud
Moving to the HR Cloud is more than a technology upgrade—it's a step towards more efficient people services and operations. The shift to cloud-based HR systems like SuccessFactors is enabling organisations to unlock new potential, reduce stress, and optimise their...