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The People Agenda

Are you an HR leader grappling with the complexities of HR tech, transformation, or change management? Then, listen to the People Agenda podcast (previously the HR on the Offensive podcast) for cutting-edge insights, actionable strategies, and real-world success stories to tackle your biggest HR challenges. In each episode, we dive into the latest trends, expert advice, and practical solutions to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving workplace. Whether you"re looking to drive adoption of new

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00:27:12

What valuable lessons can HR gain from the creative...

The People Agenda ·

2024/11/28

Imagine a workplace where creativity thrives, unbounded by traditional barriers—this concept is called “borderless creativity.” In this episode of HR on the Offensive, Chris and fellow LACEr Debbie Mitchell speak to Elaine Grell, Chief People Officer of Ogilvy, as they explore this concept and its transformative implications for leadership, diversity and workplace culture.Listen now to learn how your organisation can resist stagnation and foster a workplace culture that cultivates innovation.

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00:30:45

How will AI impact organisations becoming...

The People Agenda ·

2024/11/21

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 organisations attempting to become skills-powered. Listen now to learn how AI is reshaping workplace dynamics, skill requirements, and organisational strategies.

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00:31:15

LACE Partners: Celebrating 10 years

The People Agenda ·

2024/11/13

In this special episode of HR on the Offensive, Chris sits down with our Co-Founders, Aaron Alburey and Cathy Acratopulo, to reflect on 10 incredible years. Together, they look back on LACE’s journey from an ambitious vision in 2014 to a leading consultancy with a team of nearly 100, a trusted network of associates, and long-lasting client partnerships across industries. Aaron and Cathy share memorable moments, from early years that were all about laying strong foundations to the milestones along

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00:31:15

How can a skills-based approach shape a more...

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2024/11/07

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. The discussion centred around the organisation's innovative approach to combatting underemployment and fostering inclusive hiring practices. Listen now to learn how a skills-first approach can transform the way you hire and manage your

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00:31:06

How can organisational development elevate HR to...

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2024/10/31

In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris and LACE CEO Cathy Acratopulo are joined by Lucinda Carney, CEO and Founder of Actus and host of the HR Uprising podcast. They explore how organisational development (OD) reaches beyond structure to drive leadership development, talent management, culture, and continuous improvement—all aligning with broader business strategy.Listen now to learn how organisation design can drive business transformation with people-focused solutions that

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00:28:37

How can organisations leverage a skills-based...

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2024/10/24

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 and how companies can effectively transition to a skills-focused approach. More organisations are moving to a skills-based approach. That’s why we’ve launched our Becoming skills-Powered campaign to explore the key questions and challenges surrounding this shift -

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00:33:25

How are skills-based trends impacting the recruitment...

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2024/10/16

In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACE Director Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), on how the world of recruitment is undergoing a significant transformation. Listen now to learn how businesses and recruiters are rethinking their approaches to talent acquisition and workforce management.

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00:25:47

How can people analytics drive business success?

The People Agenda ·

2024/10/10

In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris welcomes fellow LACEr Julian Holmes, who shares his insights from the recent HR Analytics Summit. The discussion centres around the growing importance of data analytics in HR and how organisations can harness people analytics to drive better business outcomes. Overall, the HR Analytics Summit showcased how organisations are utilising data to create scalable, repeatable processes, improving both employee and business outcomes. Listen now for

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00:31:55

How can HR operating models adapt to meet evolving...

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2024/10/03

In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris, LACE CEO Cathy Acratopulo and guest Melanie Steel, one of HR Magazine’s most influential for 2024, delve into how different business drivers shape HR operating models. These drivers include agility, customer intimacy, growth, and productivity. This is part of our Demystifying the HR Operating Model campaign read more here - https://lacepartners.co.uk/demystifying-the-hr-operating-model/Listen now to learn the necessity of aligning HR

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00:30:23

What if skills could directly boost your business's...

The People Agenda ·

2024/09/26

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.Listen now to learn how a skills-based approach not only enhances employee capabilities but also drives bottom-line value for the business.

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00:30:30

What is the role of leadership in enabling...

The People Agenda ·

2024/09/19

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 prioritise skills over traditional job structures.Listen now to learn what role leadership plays in guiding organisations towards a skills-based approach – and follow our campaign for more skills

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00:26:16

Why do family-inclusive employers get greater...

The People Agenda ·

2024/09/12

How does having a family-inclusive approach benefit employers as much as employees? What impact does it have on employer brand? How can care provision when there is a disruption help to ensure engaged employees? These are just a few questions that we explore in our latest podcast, featuring Jennifer Listen-Smith from Bright Horizons. They talk about their Work+Family Snapshot, which you can find out more about here -https://solutions.brighthorizons.co.uk/resources/work-family-snapshot

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00:28:48

What does the future hold for the payroll profession?

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2024/09/05

In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris is joined by LACE payroll expert Adrian Axtell, along with Bronwynn Gordon, Global Payroll Director, and Claire Findell, VP of People Operations at Sage, to celebrate National Payroll Week. Together, they explore the importance of the payroll profession and dive into its evolution, current challenges and future opportunities.Listen now as we celebrate National Payroll Week and highlight the essential role payroll professionals play

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00:28:10

What is “unbossing” and how will it impact the future...

The People Agenda ·

2024/08/29

In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris discusses the concept of unbossing in the workplace. He is joined by fellow LACErs Marcus Uzubalis and Stephanie Abel, as they explore the definition, benefits, and challenges of unbossing. Listen now to learn how you can successfully implement unbossing into your organisation.

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00:33:18

How can you align your people strategy with your...

The People Agenda ·

2024/08/22

In this HR on the Offensive podcast the conversation centres on how HR and people-centric strategies have evolved, particularly in the post-pandemic world. To explore this, Chris and fellow LACEr Cathy Acratopulo invite on Kathryn Dolan, Chief People Officer at Bureau Veritas, to share insights from her experience.Listen now to learn how to better equip your HR team is to support the organisation's business goals.

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00:31:26

How can HR embrace the AI revolution?

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2024/08/15

In the latest episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris discusses the evolving role of AI in HR with LACErs Charlie Frost and Aaron Alburey, alongside guest David Wilson, CEO of Fosway Group.Listen now to learn how AI will affect your business processes and how to prepare for this ongoing technological shift.

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00:28:38

How can your HR operating model improve productivity?

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2024/08/08

In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, we look at one of the primary business drivers from our, “Demystifying the HR Operating Model” campaign. We’ve identified four primary business drivers to shape your HR operating model around; growth, customer intimacy, agility, or productivity. Chris is joined by LACE Co-Founder and CEO Cathy Acratopulo and Helen Webb, Chief People Officer at WHSmith, to discuss productivity as a key business driver.Listen now to learn how you can boost your

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00:19:53

How can skills-based organisations transform HR...

The People Agenda ·

2024/08/01

We're excited to launch our new campaign: Becoming Skills-Powered. In this episode of the "HR on the Offensive" podcast, Chris is joined by LACE team members Pavan Bilkhoo, Romy Hobson, and Gemma Ryall to talk about the campaign's goals and the importance of skills-based organisations.These organisations look beyond job titles to recognise employees for their wide range of skills from different experiences and personal lives. This approach changes how we think about talent and work, focusing on

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00:32:42

How can organisations successfully navigate the path...

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2024/07/25

We have recently launched our newest whitepaper “Less stress HRIS – Part one: The road to the cloud”. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris is joined by fellow LACERs Aaron Alburey and Sian Beacham as they cover the five steps to delivering the perfect HRIS implementation.To dive deeper into each step, download your free copy of the whitepaper here - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12884281/

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00:27:42

How do HR strategies evolve in rapidly growing...

The People Agenda ·

2024/07/18

In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, we revisit our ongoing campaign, "Demystifying the HR operating model". In this series we explain how your HR operating model needs to be shaped to support your key business driver - whether that's productivity, customer intimacy, agility or in this case, growth. In this episode, Chris is joined by Aaisha Knights, Chief People Officer at LMAX Group, to discuss one of these critical drivers: rapid growth.Listen now for Aaisha’s insights into the

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