Our latest thinking and thought leadership
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HR Shared Services Trends 2024 report
Our latest HR Shared Services Trends report outlines 2024 key trends including AI, service delivery technology and function capability.
CPOs: From HR to workforce transformation - whitepaper
Delve into workforce transformation, aligning HR for business success, and addressing critical aspects from leadership roles to data relevance.
Demystifying HR operating models: The ten traits of high performance
Listen to the audio version of this blog: In a recent blog, we discussed the various and often competing accountabilities of the Chief People Officer (the ‘hats’ CPOs wear) and the purpose of the HR or People function overall. In this blog, we introduce the...
Why does HR need to start thinking long-term?
In the latest episode Chris introduces co-host, Debbie Mitchell, and guest Graham Norris, an Organisational Psychologist and Speaker. The focus of this episode is on HR professionals’ abilities to think strategically and long-term. The summary delves into various...
Right to disconnect: Is legislation helping create the right work culture?
Listen to the audio version of this blog: Over the past decade, we have seen an emergence of legislation surrounding the rights of employees to not be contacted or expected to respond to work communications outside of working hours. Right to disconnect, right...
The four hats of the CPO
Listen to the audio version of the article: Our current campaign, Demystifying the HR operating model, raises the question about the role of the functional leader of HR and how it may be changing as operating models evolve. One tangible difference in recent...
How can HR improve the quality of its people data?
In the latest episode Chris is joined by LACE people analytics experts Becki Lovelady and Nancy Allen, as they discuss the importance of maintaining accurate and reliable people data in organisations. This podcast is a deeper look at the topics discussed in our people...
How can HR use outplacement to soften employee departures?
In this episode Chris is joined by LACErs Debbie Mitchell and Ffion Bennett as they speak to guest Susan Binnersley, Director at h2h Limited. The discussion revolves around the complexities of outplacement, shedding light on its significance during times of...
Navigating the workplace: Insights into Gen Z’s experience
Listen to the audio version of the article: In September 2023, LACE Partners welcomed our first early careers cohort, bringing a fresh intake of Gen Z LACErs (employees born between 1997 and 2009) into our team. As an organisation committed to nurturing talent...
What do HR Shared Services look like for 2024?
In this podcast we discuss our newly released HR Shared Services Trends 2024 report. Chris is joined by the authors of the report, Emma Leonis-Hughes and Dawn Goodall as well as guest Nadia Hutchinson, Global Director HR Services and Operation from the Cabot...
Why poor people data is everyone’s issue
With an increased focus on managing teams more effectively and using data to make strategic people decisions, having high-quality and accurate HR data has never been more important. Many organisations struggle to maintain accurate and reliable people data and...
Rethinking your HR and people experience technology selection process
At LACE, we’re often asked about the best approaches when selecting HR and people experience software. The first question is often about Feature Function Fit (FFF) frameworks as a preferred evaluation approach. Companies still feel they need to spend inordinate...
How can payroll operating models contribute to your organisation’s success?
In this episode of our HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris introduces the topic of discussion, the HR operating model, particularly focusing on the payroll aspect. He is joined by Chris Kirby, a senior manager specialising in Payroll at LACE, to delve into the...
