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...
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...
The latest HR on the Offensive podcast has Chris being joined by two fellow LACErs Simon Puryer and Chris Kirby to delve into the world of faster payments and earned wage access. In this podcast our in-house payroll experts discuss the evolving landscape of financial...
At LACE we’re often talking to Payroll teams about the latest developments and, as part of the regular set of Payroll community events we run, there are common themes that often emerge. Today’s blog looks in a little more detail about one of those themes, which is why...
In this podcast episode, Chris along with LACE Senior Manager Adam Morris is joined by Ana Laiu, the Head of Payroll at the PPHE Hotel Group. The PPHE Hotel Group is a hospitality company that operates across Europe and the UK managing hotels and resorts. Each with...
At LACE we’re proud of our people and when they are recognised for the hard work they put in we like to shout about it. That’s why we’re delighted that our very own Simon Puryer has been recognised in the Reward 300 list for 2023. The list, made up of influential...
In May we hosted the latest of our regular payroll community forums. Senior Payroll professionals from a wide variety of industry sectors regularly join us to discuss everything from optimisation (when, how and how much?) to ownership and reach, debating the current...
Chris Kirby was asked to provide some insight on a panel with our friends from SD Worx, in the second of a foundational series looking at the challenges that both HR and Payroll teams face - from complexity and cost, as well as compliance. If you'd like to find out...
How has the perception of pensions changed over time? In the past final salary schemes were commonplace which encouraged long-service in a company. Pensions should be seen as a contribution not a deduction. Chris along with Chris Kirby discuss payroll with the founder...
On 19th and 20th January some of our team at LACE will be joining the fabulous team at Neeyamo for their hybrid event 'Evolve Beyond Borders', which will feature a wealth of industry speakers talking all things the future of payroll. Chris Kirby talks to Chris Howard...
This special edition of the HR on the Offensive podcast features an overview of an event being run by our friends at Neeyamo, who are running an event in January called 'Evolve Beyond Borders'. Today's podcast features Chris Howard and Chris Kirby from LACE, quizzing...
In this week's blog LACE Partners consultant Alex Oliver summarises what innovations in payroll 2022 has seen for key industry players. As a technology-agnostic business we make it our business to keep our finger to the pulse of all shifts so we can best advise our...
As the calendar years begins to draw to a close, attention turns to budgets – both setting and spending. In today’s blog Chris Kirby argues the case for investing in the payroll function to deliver real-time value to a business. The current financial climate has...
We bring payroll professionals together on a regular basis to share ideas, best practice and insights at our discussion forums. If you’d like to join our growing community and take part in our next forum, drop Adam Morris or Chris Kirby a line. In the meantime, here...
What is a lost employee? How does it impact payroll? The two Chris's speak to Daniel Greaves from Brown Brothers Harriman about this topic. Additionally, they share their own examples of how businesses have addressed this issue....