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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
Whitepaper
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:
Rewired HR in reality: Bringing the future operating model to life
AI and ESG: Busting the myths
Intelligence and insights: the core of a responsive, insight-led HR function
Rewired HR: Building an ecosystem for continuous change
Rewire HR – The new ecosystem
Beyond the UK Budget headlines: Preparing your People strategy for 2026
Unlocking HR value with AI: How Pathfinder turns ambition into action
From implementer to influencer: Redefining HR’s role in business transformation – Roundtable
From parallel paths to shared purpose: Redefining HR + IT in the AI era
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
Rewired HR in reality: Bringing the future operating model to life
Now you’ve had a chance to explore the new Rewired HR ecosystem, we imagine you have a lot of questions! Next, we will answer some of the key...
AI and ESG: Busting the myths
AI and ESG are no longer distant concepts or optional priorities, they are already transforming how organisations operate and compete. AI is driving...
How is AI moving workforce decisions from insight to impact?
AI is no longer a future concept. It is already reshaping how organisations lead, plan, and compete. The real question is not whether AI will change...
Intelligence and insights: the core of a responsive, insight-led HR function
The tiered shared-services model is dissolving. In its place: a responsive, intelligence-led HR function with an Intelligence and insights engine at...
Rewired HR: Building an ecosystem for continuous change
Is it time to rewire HR? In this episode of The People Agenda podcast host Chris Howard talks to LACErs Kat Bernardes and Alice McCormack who are...
Connected advisory that delivers HR and Payroll value
In brief Staying close to HR and Payroll technology vendors enables LACE Partners to provide informed, forward-looking advice grounded in real...
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.
