Our latest thinking and thought leadership
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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.
How can smarter payroll unlock business value?
The Payroll function may not always be the ‘flashiest’ part of a business, but it’s one of the most vital and one that’s undergoing a remarkable transformation. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris Howard and LACE payroll expert Tricia Conway...
Unified voices: The power of CEO and CPO collaboration in storytelling
In brief: The CEO is no longer just a leader but a chief storyteller, setting the tone for culture and purpose. The CPO amplifies and grounds the CEO’s narrative, ensuring it resonates with employees. Together, the CEO and CPO create a unified voice that strengthens...
What HR leaders need to know about the Employment Rights Bill
Fifteen million people, half of all workers, are set to benefit from the Employment Rights Bill, which will establish day one rights to parental and bereavement leave, include sick pay for up to 1.3 million of the lowest earners, and challenge fire and rehire...
From implementer to influencer – Whitepaper
Discover how HR is evolving from a reactive support function to a strategic influencer in business transformation. Our latest whitepaper, based on extensive research with 450 C-suite executives, delves into the new mandate for HR leadership. Learn about the major...
From dashboards to decisions: What we learned at the HR Analytics Summit 2025
The LACE team who attended the HR Analytics Summit at the beginning of September had a fantastic time; a full day of learning, sharing ideas, and connecting with HR leaders and data experts who are just as passionate about the future of people a Adaptability and...
How HR can better support employees facing Triple Negative Breast Cancer?
Did you know not all breast cancers can be treated the same way? In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast host Chris Howard, a member from our CSR team Natalie Berkoff, and guest Robin Woolcock, chairman of the UK charity for Triple Negative Breast Cancer...
Inside payroll consultancy: real stories and strategies from the team
Discover what it’s really like to work in payroll consultancy through the voices of our team. In this video, our consultants share their experiences of helping clients transform payroll operations, from strategy development to system implementation. You’ll hear how...
HR Analytics Summit London 2025
Unlock the Power of People Analytics and Strategic Workforce Planning The HR Analytics Summit London 2025—is a one-day event for HR, People Analytics, and Strategic Workforce Planning leaders. Designed in partnership with CHROs and HR Directors from the world’s most...
How can strong payroll foundations drive business growth?
Ever wondered what it really takes to run a world-class payroll function? In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris Howard, LACEr Julie Choudhury and special guest Melanie Pizzey, Founder of the Global Payroll Alliance (GPA), dive into the...
Beyond promotions: Why every organisation needs a modern career map
In brief Career mapping helps organisations align employee aspirations with business needs, creating flexible paths for growth beyond traditional promotions. It supports talent retention by offering options such as lateral moves, cross-functional opportunities, and...
The transformation blueprint for mastering job architecture
In brief Job architecture is more than job titles, it’s a strategic framework that underpins the entire employee lifecycle. A bespoke approach is essential, as ‘best practice’ must align with your organisation’s unique strategy and culture. Success depends on asking...
How can CPOs drive business success through people-first leadership?
What does it really mean to be a Chief People Officer today? For many, the title has a different meaning depending on the business and the requirements (the scope also differs depending on which ‘hat’ a CPO wears – more in our previous blog here), often seen as just...
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