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.
People 1st MENA
Join our team at LACE as Headline Partners on May 8 in Dubai for People 1st 2025, an essential gathering for HR, talent, reward, L&D and global mobility leaders. This event is about embracing a People 1st approach amidst a rapidly changing workplace. Industry...
The TRUSTED Framework: How to effectively navigate AI implementation
Technology and regulation Organisations currently find themselves at a crossroads. Macro-economic pressures are pushing more organisations to consider the use of AI to solve their People Function and workforce challenges. But for People Functions they face the...
Optimal payroll starts with the foundations – Whitepaper
Learn how to build optimal payroll foundations. Download our new whitepaper now.
The efficiency paradox – Whitepaper
What's the efficiency paradox? Boosting productivity in the face of economic constraints. Read how to do more with less.
AI is transforming HR and changing how businesses manage their workforce
For today’s blog we have brought together two of our AI and technology champions we have at LACE, to talk about AI’s role in transforming HR through a framework we have developed. Reach out to Martin and/or Charlie if you’d like to discuss more. As organisations face...
How to modernise your workforce strategy to tackle skills gaps
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report for 2025 highlights a massive transformation in the global job market and workforce strategy. An estimated 170 million new jobs will be emerging in the next decade, alongside the displacement of around 92 million roles....
How do skills approaches fit into the employee lifecycle?
Creating a skills-based organisation isn’t just an initiative for L&D or top-talent programmes. It’s about integrating skills into every part of your people strategy, embedding them across the employee journey so they deliver lasting value. Some experience areas...
How can HR strategically address the impact of rising NICs?
What do you do when your business is hit with rising costs, regulatory changes, and mounting pressure to deliver more with less? In this episode of HR on the Offensive, Chris is joined by Simon Fowler, CEO at Empowering People Group, to discuss how HR leaders can...
Is a skills-based approach the future of strategic workforce planning?
In today’s fast-evolving workplace, organisations are looking for smarter ways to manage talent, align workforce strategies with business objectives, and leverage technology to stay ahead. As part of our Becoming skills-powered campaign Chris alongside LACE strategic...
Skills and ladders: Interactive skills strategy workshop
The market is alive with discussion about becoming skills-powered, with plenty of conflicting advice and a tendency to overpromise on how straightforward it can be. However, there are many ‘snakes’ (challenges) that prevent organisations from fully embracing this...
How to improve your data quality for business impact
Today businesses rely on data more than ever, ensuring that information is accurate, actionable, and properly managed can make or break a technology investment. This episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast unpacks the complex, often overlooked role of data quality...
Leading through change: The tools for steering a successful transformation
Key takeaways: Leading through change requires a blend of practical tools and human-centred approaches to support both leaders and employees emotionally and strategically. Models like ADKAR, Kübler-Ross, and Bridges Transition help leaders understand emotional...
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