In this episode, Chris brings in LACE Payroll specialists Simon Puryer and Chris Kirby to discuss the payroll fundamentals you need to get right. What factors contribute to payroll’s complexity? The discussion starts with defining the basics in payroll, emphasising...
Archive: LACE Partners
Here is all the content on
LACE Partners:
LACE Partners and Dragonfish announce strategic partnership to drive transformation and culture change
LACE Partners and Dragonfish are delighted to announce a strategic partnership to elevate culture, employee experience and performance for their clients. Together, they aim to address the challenges Chief People Officers (CPOs) and Chief Human Resource Officers...
How should businesses ensure national minimum wage compliance?
Chris and LACE payroll experts Adrian Axtell and Sara Thompson discuss the challenges raised by the national minimum wage breach on this podcast episode. After delving into recent press coverage around companies facing allegations of underpaying their employees, 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...
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...
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...
How can HR support women in their career evolution?
In this episode Chris and Cathy Acratopulo welcome their special guest, Dr. Lucy Ryan, an Amazon best-selling author and founding director of Mindspring Consulting. Dr. Ryan's latest book, "Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Walk Out and What to Do About It" is the...
Mentoring in HR – how can it be used?
In this episode Chris and LACEr Debbie Mitchell are joined by two guests, Charlotte Watmore the Inclusion and Diversity Project Manager at Wates Group and Charly Young, the CEO and co-founder of both the Girls Network and the Equilibrium Gender Collective. The episode...
Cracking the code: Unlocking key HR operating model challenges
In this week’s blog, we will unpack some of the core challenges HR teams face with their HR operating models. It forms a critical part of our 'Demystifying the HR op model' campaign. Read on to help identify common challenges and root causes faced by HR leaders. We...
Workforce transformation and HR: reflections from our latest research
Julian Holmes speak to Toby Culshaw, Talent leader at Amazon, to discuss the critical role of HR in supporting business transformation. Toby highlights the importance of leveraging data and talent intelligence to drive HR decisions and address challenges such as...
How can leadership influence energy dynamics within teams?
In this episode we delve into the intricate relationship between energy dynamics, culture, and productivity within organisations. The discussion builds upon the insights from our podcast “The office ‘lull’: Can individual energy management lead to improved...