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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...

Skills, growth, and mentorship
How to build employee engagement, career pathways, and retention through skills-based employment and mentoring As workplaces continue to evolve at breakneck speed, organisations are racing to find fresh strategies that not only ignite employee engagement but also...

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...

Skills strategy workshop: Workday powered by LACE Partners
This was a skills strategy workshop, in partnership with the team at Workday. On Wednesday 20th November we ran an interactive session at the LACE Partners offices which aimed to arm senior talent and people professionals with the tools they need to understand how...

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...

Igniting change in HR Shared Services and Payroll
The LACE HRSS and Payroll Community held an interactive session that looked at how businesses can fundamentally change the way in which they deliver their HR Shared Services and Payroll functions. They answered questions such as: Digital enablers and optimisation:...

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...
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