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The efficiency paradox

We explore the challenges faced by organisations and the People function in delivering improved productivity amidst stagnant growth and limited investment.

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What is the efficiency paradox?

Organisations are simultaneously trying to improve productivity whilst facing economic and social challenges. Many budgets are tight; this whitepaper unpacks where to focus your investment for maximum reward. 

The challenge for many Chief People Officers (CPOs) is the prioritisation of short-term objectives whilst simultaneously looking forward to ensuring sustainable long-term efficiency in support of business strategy.

42%

of employers state they plan to rise costs (as a lever of maintaining their margins), as a result of rising employment costs.

What’s in this whitepaper?

The challenge: Delivering more for less

This section discusses the key organisational challenges faced by CPOs, including rising employment costs, complex regulatory landscapes, and the impact of AI and automation on workforce integration.

A three-step approach for CPOs

This section outlines a holistic approach for CPOs to:

  • Reimagine your operating model and transform the workforce
  • Mobilise your organisations’ skills-based culture
  • Embrace digital optimisation
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Authors and contributors

Sian Beacham

Julian Holmes

Client Executive Director

Julian is a Business Transformation professional and FCIPD with a background in strategic finance roles in telecoms and internet industries. He has extensive experience in Organisation and Target Operating Model Design, Workforce Analytics, and has led transformation programmes at Deloitte and OrgVue. Julian has also consulted on Business Transformation, Talent Intelligence, People Analytics, and Strategic Workforce Planning.

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Kat Bernardes

Client Executive Director
Kat joined LACE Partners in February 2022 and now leads our HR Transformation Practice. With over 10 years of consulting experience, she has delivered complex HR Transformation programmes for global organisations.

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Pavan Bilkhoo

Pavan Bilkhoo

Director

Pavan is an HR expert with 14 years of experience in people related transformation programmes. She has worked with large, global clients to transform their people experience through new operating models, technology, services and processes to become more strategic, value driven organisations.

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Martin Colyer

Martin Colyer

Director Digital and AI

Martin joined LACE Partners in September 2024 as a thought leader in HR technology, bringing 20 years of experience in consulting, advisory, and programme leadership.

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Adam Morris

Adam Morris

Senior Manager
Adam joined LACE Partners in 2019 with experience in operational and transformational HR. He started at Barclays Bank, then moved to Deloitte, focusing on Org Design within Financial Services. Adam has published articles on HR process optimisation and change management.

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