In our Becoming-skills powered campaign, so far we’ve covered a lot of ground, from the foundations and key skill solutions through to building a value case and strategy for skills approaches. Today, we zoom into the impact on the individual with change experts Liz...
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What do we mean by skills? Unpacking the skills vs competencies terminology
Despite skills-approaches becoming increasingly popular, unpacking some of the nuances can be confusing. Part of our Becoming skills-powered campaign, this article from Gemma Ryall looks to demystify some of the language around skills to help you understand how skills...
How Father Christmas keeps the elves motivated: Performance and rewards at the North Pole
If you are celebrating Boxing Day, may it be a happy one for you all! This is our fourth and final Christmas instalment, a festive fun take on some of the work we do - North Pole style! As the holiday season rolls around, Father Christmas (or Santa, as his friends...
How Father Christmas crafts a strategic workforce plan: A tale of talent and tinsel
It’s Christmas week, all of the team at LACE are at home for the holidays, but just for a bit of fun we thought we’d have a little think about spreading a bit of Christmas joy. So here’s Debbie Mitchell’s take on all things Father Christmas and strategic workforce...
How can skills-based strategies empower your workforce?
In today’s "HR on the Offensive" podcast, Chris and LACEr Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Jig Ramji, Chief Talent Officer, as they explore skills-based organisations potential to redefine traditional HR practices and empower employees along the way. They discuss the ways this...
Flexing the EVP: The new approach to attracting talent across generations
The workforce is changing and it’s changing fast. As businesses try to attract and hold on to top talent, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to the employee value proposition (EVP) is not cutting it anymore. Organisations need to rethink how they present...
How will AI impact organisations becoming skills-powered?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris is joined by LACErs Charlie Frost, and Aaron Lynch, our in-house AI experts, as they chat with Ben Williams, Founder and Managing Director of Sten10. They discuss the transformative impact of AI on...
How can a skills-based approach shape a more inclusive and adaptable future of work?
In our latest HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACE director Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Tom Larter, CEO of WithYouWithMe, a software platform which maps and manages workforce skills, allowing organisations to understand current capabilities and future requirements....
Using a skills strategy to boost business success
How do you choose the right skills solution for your business?So far, in our Becoming skills-powered campaign we’ve mapped out the foundations of what a skills-based organisation is, as well as shown you a ‘quick start’ framework for building your approach. We’ve also...
How can organisations leverage a skills-based approach to bridge skill gaps?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACEr Gemma Ryall speak to Simon Gibson, Head of Talent at Center Parcs. The focus of the podcast is skills-based organisations (SBOs) and how companies can utilise a skills-focused approach to bridge skill...
How are skills-based trends impacting the recruitment industry?
The world of recruitment is undergoing a significant transformation, one that prioritises skills over traditional job roles. Chris and LACE Director Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), on how businesses and...
Tackling potential skills crises: A blueprint for organisational success during an economic slump
We’re often asked to comment on a variety of HR topics in the media and recently we were asked to talk about the impact of the current economic challenges that organisations are facing when it comes to driving their own skills agenda. You can see the article for...
What if skills could directly boost your business’s bottom line?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris and LACEr Pavan Bilkhoo discuss the importance of skills in driving business performance with their guest, Craige Heaney, VP of Talent and Organisational Effectiveness at Pandora. This podcast is part of...
What is the role of leadership in enabling skills-based organisations?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACEr Chris Horton along with guest Anthony Nash, co-founder of Leadership Success, explore the role of leadership in enabling skills-based organisations (SBOs), focusing on how companies are adapting to...
Your quick-start guide to building a skills-based organisation
Skills based organisations are not a new concept, with global organisations already using skills-based practices and a further 75% of organisations intending to jump into a skills-based model in the next five years, according to our ongoing survey so far. Why?...