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HR transformation
Unlock the true potential of your organisation – HR and talent transformation.
How we can help you:
Today’s increasingly volatile and often ambiguous business environment is forcing businesses to transform at an unprecedented pace. As organisations continually evolve to stay competitive, HR must step up and demonstrate how they can drive value for the business – it needs to re-organise, build new capabilities and proactively respond.
HR leaders must therefore act as strategic advisors, addressing complex people and talent challenges while supporting the business strategy. To do this effectively, data-driven decision-making and transformational change are essential.
A holistic approach to HR transformation
Are you looking to transform your HR function, but need a little help in making sure it is a success?
In our approach to HR transformation, we believe in taking a holistic, employee experience-led approach, considering all aspects such as digital transformation, organisational change and the functional HR operating model. We can guide you through the entire transformation journey and will focus on helping you clarify your goals, assess your readiness, address essential design questions and create a compelling case for change. We can help you avoid common pitfalls and gain buy-in from key stakeholders, to ensure the success of your transformation.
Unbiased advice on your digital journey
Looking to build out a digital roadmap for your HR projects but don’t know where to start?
While moving to the Cloud is inevitable, we understand that navigating the vast and complex HR technology landscape can be challenging. We provide practical assistance in building a digital roadmap and offer unbiased advice to help you select the right vendors and build a robust value case to get the investment you need to achieve your objectives.
Implementation and beyond
We can collaborate with your systems integrator (SI) to design and implement impactful solutions that align with your value case and create a positive experience for your people. Beyond implementation, we are dedicated to supporting your long-term success by empowering your teams with the necessary skills and guiding you on continuous improvement.
Optmising your investments
If your HR function is not reaching its full potential despite significant investments, we encourage taking a moment to reflect and rapidly optimise HR. By shifting to new behaviours, building new skills and leveraging technology, you can become more effective and responsive to your employees’ needs – maximizing the value of your investments.
‘CPOs: From HR to workforce transformation’ whitepaper
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What makes us HR experts
We build a people function that delivers impact, with our HR operating model.
We realise your business value through HR transformation.
We fulfil your business strategy by maximising your investments with HR optimisation.
We provide agnostic advise on HR digital advisory and vendor selection that will impact your business.
Our top client story
Workday roadmap and technology selection for global leader in industrial software, migrating to Workday at pace, supported by leading change management to maximise adoption across 47 countries.
Our latest content on HR transformation:
Beyond the UK Budget headlines: Preparing your People strategy for 2026
Unlocking HR value with AI: How Pathfinder turns ambition into impact
What is a CPO?
From metrics to meaning: demonstrating HR’s value in transformation
Unleash World 2025
Leading with empathy: HR strategies amidst immigration debates
From implementer to influencer: How can HR drive business change?
From implementer to influencer – Whitepaper
How can CPOs drive business success through people-first leadership?
To deliver workforce transformation, HR must continue to transform itself
Understanding the KDDs – what are they and why do you need to know?
Can HR play a role in driving business transformation?
Key insights: Innovation and optimisation in HRSS and Payroll
HR evolution: Balancing talent and growth in a rapidly changing world
The proactive people transformation playbook
Navigating the waves of change: The critical role of HR in business transformation
Gartner UK and Ireland CHRO Executive Summit 2025
How can HR solve the business efficiency paradox?
People 1st MENA
The efficiency paradox – Whitepaper
Why HR should lead business transformation — and how it benefits everyone
How can HR drive success in 2025?
How Father Christmas keeps the elves motivated: Performance and rewards at the North Pole
Santa’s secret to great leadership: Juggling elves, reindeer, and deadlines
Santa’s workshop: Building an agile operating model for the most wonderful time of the year
How Father Christmas crafts a strategic workforce plan: A tale of talent and tinsel
How can HR operating models adapt to meet evolving business needs?
The power of partnership: The four players you need for a successful implementation
GRIDtalk: Creating world-class IP for HR transformation
How to build the right HR operating model
Building an HR operating model for business agility
How to structure your HR op model to spark customer intimacy
How to optimise productivity with your HR operating model
How to build an HR operating model to support business growth
LACE Partners and Dragonfish announce strategic partnership to drive transformation and culture change
Beyond the UK Budget headlines: Preparing your People strategy for 2026
In brief • The UK Budget appears stable at headline level, but underlying structural changes will significantly increase employment costs and...
Unlocking HR value with AI: How Pathfinder turns ambition into impact
AI is transforming HR operations, driving efficiency, and elevating employee experiences. At LACE, our HR AI team is at the forefront of this...
Driving HR transformation with AI agents: Insights and perspective on the Aisera and LACE Partners webinar
AI agents are no longer a future concept. They are already reshaping how organisations deliver HR services. AI agents can improve efficiency,...
The TRUSTED Framework: How to implement AI effectively
Organisations currently find themselves at a crossroads. There has been a burst of energy as businesses rush to take advantage of the opportunities...
What is a CPO?
Welcome to the first episode of our new mini-series, What is a CPO? Hosted by Debbie Mitchell, Director at LACE Partners and lead of our CPO...
From metrics to meaning: demonstrating HR’s value in transformation
In a world where constant transformation is the new normal, HR has a choice: keep pace—or lead the way. Transformation is reshaping organisations...
We’ll assess your current situation, design an approach tailored to your business needs and culture, and deliver solutions that fit your timeline and budget.
