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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.
Becoming skills-powered
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Are skills-based organisations the future of work? Join us on this journey to becoming skills-powered and unlock the potential of your people.
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.
Who supports the supporters? Building a resilient workplace
HR professionals often carry the weight of organisational wellbeing on their shoulders. But in this case; who supports the supporters? In this insightful discussion from the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris Howard and Chris Horton explore this often-overlooked...
How to build your HR operating model to support business success – Whitepaper
What valuable lessons can HR gain from the creative industry?
Imagine a workplace where creativity thrives, unbounded by traditional barriers—this concept is called “borderless creativity.” In this episode of HR on the Offensive, Chris and fellow LACEr Debbie Mitchell speak to Elaine Grell, Chief People Officer of Ogilvy, as...
How will AI impact organisations becoming skills-powered?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris is joined by LACErs Charlie Frost, and Aaron Lynch, our in-house AI experts, as they chat with Ben Williams, Founder and Managing Director of Sten10. They discuss the transformative impact of AI on...
LACE Partners: Celebrating 10 years
In this special episode of HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris sits down with our Co-Founders, Aaron Alburey and Cathy Acratopulo, to reflect on 10 incredible years. Together, they look back on LACE’s journey from an ambitious vision in 2014 to a leading consultancy...
How can a skills-based approach shape a more inclusive and adaptable future of work?
In our latest HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACE director Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Tom Larter, CEO of WithYouWithMe, a software platform which maps and manages workforce skills, allowing organisations to understand current capabilities and future requirements....
Using a skills strategy to boost business success
How do you choose the right skills solution for your business?So far, in our Becoming skills-powered campaign we’ve mapped out the foundations of what a skills-based organisation is, as well as shown you a ‘quick start’ framework for building your approach. We’ve also...
How can organisational development elevate HR to drive business success?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris and LACE CEO Cathy Acratopulo are joined by Lucinda Carney, CEO and Founder of Actus and host of the HR Uprising podcast. They explore how organisational development (OD) reaches beyond structure to drive...
How can organisations leverage a skills-based approach to bridge skill gaps?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACEr Gemma Ryall speak to Simon Gibson, Head of Talent at Center Parcs. The focus of the podcast is skills-based organisations (SBOs) and how companies can utilise a skills-focused approach to bridge skill...
The Employment Rights Bill: A guide for CPOs
Unpacking the new Bill The recent Employment Rights Bill announced by the UK Government has sparked a wave of discussions amongst businesses, from trade bodies like the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to the HR press. Information is being widely shared about the...
How are skills-based trends impacting the recruitment industry?
The world of recruitment is undergoing a significant transformation, one that prioritises skills over traditional job roles. Chris and LACE Director Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), on how businesses and...
Tackling potential skills crises: A blueprint for organisational success during an economic slump
We’re often asked to comment on a variety of HR topics in the media and recently we were asked to talk about the impact of the current economic challenges that organisations are facing when it comes to driving their own skills agenda. You can see the article for...