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Business restructuring. What it takes in practice.
How to deliver change at pace and ensure it performs beyond go-live.
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.
Over 70% of companies still have no sustainable technology adoption plan
Despite the best efforts of those involved, far too many projects still fail to deliver their promised benefits. Gartner still claim this to be over 70% of all projects. There are 3 falsehoods emerging around new HR SaaS technologies. The most frequent gaps we see in...
Tackling climate change: It’s a business opportunity
When the topic of climate change gets tossed around at the dinner table or beside the water cooler, debate always hots up. That’s why I made it my mission to get to the bottom of the issue six years ago: its science, its governance, its culprits, its politics, and how...
New Kids on the Block
Having successfully survived our first two weeks as interns at LACE Partners without crying, getting fired, or bankrupting the business, I thought this would be a great time to reflect on a busy, challenging, but fun fortnight. Oli, Megan and I have been up to all...
HR Tech Paris: The height of fashion?
Like Paris Fashion Week, Paris HR Tech promised to showcase the best and brightest from the 2017 HR Spring/Summer collections. But did the spectacle wow me? Sadly not. Here’s what I made of it all: My hopes were high Like the established Parisian fashion houses, the...
HR Tech: A Reflection
In Paris this week, I joined more than 3,000 People Tech professionals to take a glimpse at the future of HR. And there was plenty to see. HR is embracing technology, supporting leaner, more user-friendly and efficient services, flexible working structures and...
Revolutionising consulting: More experience, for less money
Working for 23 years in two of the most dynamic consulting businesses in the world, during one of the most exciting periods of change for HR, has been thrilling. And it’s been an eye opener. My experience of over 40 client engagements has led me to a major conclusion:...
People Tech: The fight for the shifting SME market
Historically, the UK SME market has been the preserve of smaller tech companies. With the emergence of SaaS technology, the large software providers are now able to get in on the action – like never before. But what’s the future of People Tech systems for SMEs? Here’s...
Mindsets matter: The key to successful change
Far too many projects fail. Go ahead and eyeball the stats, courtesy of the International Project Leadership Academy. The industry needs to wake up to what works – fostering the right habits, with the right ‘mindsets’. All to often, KPIs aren’t being met, and intended...
Adoption and adaptation: Here’s how to achieve both
In the world of HR Tech, you’ll often hear the words ‘adoption’ and ‘adaptation’ flying around. But what exactly do they mean, what’s their relationship to each other, and can you kill two proverbial birds with one stone? LACE investigates. Right now, we’re...
Recruitment Directors: This is your call to arms
Anyone working in recruitment right now is either extremely excited or very worried. Or a bit of both. Here’s what Recruitment Directors need to be thinking about as the pace of change quickens. Change is everywhere, and denial is dangerous. Recruitment is on the move...
Our industry is changing. And so must we.
Denial is not a river in Egypt. HR is changing almost beyond recognition. If we don’t move with the times, we’ll cease to be relevant and impactful. Here are my thoughts on why professional evolution is a must for us all. Just last week it dawned on me that my two...
How to bring your Martian home
The Martian is a brilliant film and an unlikely source of HR inspiration. LACE Founder Aaron investigates. Last night, I took my children to see The Martian. And what a brilliant film. I was struck by how inspired I felt leaving the cinema, but I couldn’t put my...
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