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Following a provocative Economist article looking at how some businesses are looking at reducing pay for remote workers - based on research in the US that suggests people would be happy to reduce pay to keep their remote working flexibility. But is that a reality? What about in competitive industries where talent shortages exist and remote working is seen as table stakes? What would the knock-on effects of this approach be? Chris from LACE is joined by Gethin Nadin of Benifex to discuss the article and the potential repercussions of this mindset being adopted by some organisations.

"Too often, organisations focus on building dashboards and chasing advanced analytics without tying them to clear business outcomes.  People analytics isn’t about the tools—it’s about starting with the end in mind, asking the right questions, and using data to solve real problems that drive value for both the business and its people." Nancy Allen, Senior Manager at LACE Partners, explains how to ensure your people analytics efforts drive real business: https://lnkd.in/dHVBc2FV

Is the future of work skills-based?  Over 50% of respondents to our survey are exploring the concept of becoming skills-powered, with a further 11% working with the key foundations in place. 71% of respondents believe most organisations will move towards becoming skills-based organisations in the next five years - do you agree? Let us know your thoughts in this quick survey and feed our research in this space: https://hubs.la/Q038lCqR0 Learn more about our 'Becoming skills-powered' campaign here: https://hubs.la/Q038lCqS0 #talent #skills #skillsbased #LACEPartners

We're looking forward to welcoming Gethin on the live stream tomorrow! Tune in to find out more!

Does your organisation need to frequently reshape through restructuring, acquisitions, mergers, or divestments, or respond to the demands of a dynamic, competitive environment? Then the #agility driver is likely the key to your success! Swipe through the images below to see how an effective operating model can enhance your pursuit of agility. For deeper insights, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gDnNk4Yq If agility isn’t your primary focus and you’re re-evaluating your HR operating model, consider these alternative drivers: customer intimacy, productivity, or rapid growth. https://lnkd.in/e-bXPfUb We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how these strategies can support your business goals. What are your thoughts? #OperatingModel #HRStrategy #BusinessTransformation #LACEPartners

The journey to becoming a skills-powered organisation often resembles a game of snakes and ladders—full of unexpected challenges and opportunities. With the right strategies, you can navigate these twists and drive success. We invite you to join us on March 26th, 2025, for an interactive workshop designed specifically for senior HR and talent professionals. This is more than a typical event; it’s a hands-on, dynamic experience to help you transform your skills strategy with confidence and clarity. What to expect: - Identify common obstacles (“snakes”) that slow progress—and learn how to overcome them. - Explore the key enablers (“ladders”) of success through expert-led sessions. - Gain practical insights from focused, interactive sessions that deliver actionable takeaways. - End the day with a panel discussion and networking reception to reflect on key learnings. Spaces are limited. Register your interest now to secure your spot and take the next step toward building a truly skills-powered organisation. - https://hubs.la/Q036BztS0

What’s it like to be a Great Place to Work? LACE Partners has been recognised as a Great Place To Work UK since 2022! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to winning this award over the years, reflecting the passion and dedication to making LACE a truly special workplace. 💙 #LACEteam #LACEPartners #greatplacetowork #bestworkplaces

What makes a great people manager? And how do you build the skills for the future super-charged people manager who is no longer just supervisor; but a coach, mentor and enabler of growth? This is what Chris and Debbie Mitchell discuss in this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, as part of our Becoming skills-powered series. Listen now to hear more of Debbie’s thoughts on how by equipping line managers with the right tools you can supercharge employee engagement and productivity through skills approaches. https://lnkd.in/eydhHi_4

With so much conflicting advice, it’s easy to feel lost when building an HR operating model that truly delivers value to employees, managers, and business leaders. To cut through the noise, we've identified the five key building blocks of a successful HR operating model; check them out: 1️⃣ The “north star” Experience outcomes 2️⃣ Service offering, processes and policies 3️⃣ Roles, skills and behaviours 4️⃣ Structure, governance and continuous improvement 5️⃣ Digital enablers and artificial intelligence Dive deeper into the components of an HR operating model and more in our practical whitepaper; download it now 👉 https://hubs.la/Q037l8y-0 #HR #opmodel #operatingmodel # LACEPartners

Many organisations invest heavily in people #analytics, yet still work on lots of activity with little business impact. Dashboards, data models, and literacy initiatives are great, but without a clear connection to business drivers, they risk being ineffective. Today, Nancy Allen, Senior Manager at LACE Partners, explains how to overcome these challenges and ensure your people analytics efforts drive real business value. Read this article on how to make your people analytics efforts truly impactful: https://hubs.la/Q037jGwS0