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Welcome to LACE Partners.
We are the leading management consultancy specialising in HR, workforce and payroll transformation.

Your project is unique. Let’s shape it together.

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About us

Based in the UK, we operate globally and across industries, helping over 500 organisations tackle their most complex people challenges.

From strategy and advisory to hands-on execution, we offer expert, unbiased guidance across business and technology—free from vendor conflicts.

What sets us apart? Our collaborative approach. We work closely with clients to drive successful outcomes, reflected in our outstanding satisfaction scores.

Our services

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HR transformation

Realise business value through functional change

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People strategy and CPO advisor

Translate your business goals into people outcomes

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Payroll excellence

Take the noise out of your payroll and create clarity from chaos

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Talent and skills

Build a skilled workforce fit for the future

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Change and adoption

Deliver change that sticks

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People and workforce analytics

Improve outcome through data and elevated insight

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People experience

Deliver on your promise through amazing experiences

Our services

HR transformation

Realise business value through functional change

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People strategy and CPO advisor

Translate your business goals into people outcomes

Explore$

Payroll excellence

Take the noise out of your payroll and create clarity from chaos

Explore$

Talent and skills

Build a skilled workforce fit for the future

Explore$

Change and adoption

Deliver change that sticks

Explore$

People and workforce analytics

Improve outcome through data and elevated insight

Explore$

People experience

Deliver on your promise through amazing experiences

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Next events

We regularly run both online and offline events, webinars, networking opportunities and more. Find out more on our events page.

The CPO’s playbook for proactive people transformation - event LACE Partners

The CPO’s playbook for proactive people transformation

EVENT | 24th June 2025
Navigate new frontier - HRSS and Payroll event June 2025 - LACE Partners

Navigating the next frontier: Innovation and optimisation in HRSS and Payroll

EVENT | 26th June 2025
Blog Image: "Building Blocks for HRDs" Transformation

Gartner UK and Ireland CHRO Executive Summit 2025

EVENT | 12th June 2025

Our latest whitepapers

Optimal payroll starts with the foundations

Optimal payroll starts with the foundations

Laying the foundations for an optimal Payroll function.

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The efficiency paradox

The efficiency paradox

Boosting productivity in the face of economic constraints.

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How to build your HR operating model to support business success

How to build your HR operating model to support business success

Our new guide will help you assess your current setup, explore different HR models, and build your HR operating model tailored to your organisation's needs.

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HRIS part 2 - whitepaper

Less stress HRIS - Part two: Beyond basecamp

This paper explores eight essential areas for setting up your HRIS for long-term success.

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HRIS part 1 - whitepaper

Less stress HRIS - Part one: The road to the Cloud

A guide towards a successful HRIS implementation, ensuring high employee adoption and stress-free project management.

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HRSS report 2024

HR Shared Services Trends 2024 Report

Our latest HR Shared Services Trends report outlines 2024 key trends including AI, service delivery technology and function capability.

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CPOs from HR to workforce transformation

CPOs: From HR to workforce transformation

Download our free whitepaper for insights on aligning people strategy to business objectives and more.

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Five steps to successful EX 2023

Five steps to successful EX

Download our free whitepaper for practical advice on the power of employee experience in delivering business value.

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Insights

We believe that great work comes from great insights and we have a dedicated team that sits at the helm of the business, feeding into new and innovative thinking and shaping our service offerings.

Blog
SAP HR Connect 2025

SAP HR Connect 2025

by | May 8, 2025

HR Connect 2025: bringing customers, partners, and prospects together to showcase great customer stories, innovations and provide our partner...

Blog
People 1st MENA

People 1st MENA

by | May 8, 2025

Join our team at LACE as Headline Partners on May 8 in Dubai for People 1st 2025, an essential gathering for HR, talent, reward, L&D and global...

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The global skills map: Navigating cultural nuances in talent acquisition

} May 22, 2025
Navigating the evolving world of global talent acquisition is no easy task—it's complex, fast-moving, and full of unexpected challenges. That’s…
Sunrise sunset evergreen skills

What are sunrise and sunset skills and how do you use them?

} May 13, 2025
Forty years ago, mastering a skill had a “half-life” of at least a decade. Ten years ago, that timeframe shrank…
SAP HR Connect 2025

SAP HR Connect 2025

} May 8, 2025
HR Connect 2025: bringing customers, partners, and prospects together to showcase great customer stories, innovations and provide our partner ecosystem…

People 1st MENA

} May 8, 2025
Join our team at LACE as Headline Partners on May 8 in Dubai for People 1st 2025, an essential gathering…
AI in HR technology - navigate AI implementation

The TRUSTED Framework: How to effectively navigate AI implementation

} May 8, 2025
Part 1: Technology and regulation Organisations currently find themselves at a crossroads. Macro-economic pressures are pushing more organisations to consider…
optimal payroll foundations - new whitepaper

Optimal payroll starts with the foundations – Whitepaper

} May 7, 2025
Learn how to build optimal payroll foundations. Download our new whitepaper now.
The efficiency paradox - new whitepaper - improve productivity while optimising costs

The efficiency paradox – Whitepaper

} May 6, 2025
What's the efficiency paradox? Boosting productivity in the face of economic constraints. Read how to do more with less.
AI is transforming HR

AI is transforming HR and changing how businesses manage their workforce

} May 1, 2025
For today’s blog we have brought together two of our AI and technology champions we have at LACE, to talk…

How to modernise your workforce strategy to tackle skills gaps

} Apr 24, 2025
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report for 2025 highlights a massive transformation in the global job market and…
Ship sailing to show skills journey BLOG: How do skills approaches fit into the employee lifecycle?

How do skills approaches fit into the employee lifecycle?

} Apr 23, 2025
Creating a skills-based organisation isn’t just an initiative for L&D or top-talent programmes. It’s about integrating skills into every part…

How can HR strategically address the impact of rising NICs?

} Apr 10, 2025
What do you do when your business is hit with rising costs, regulatory changes, and mounting pressure to deliver more…
Is a skills-based approach the future of strategic workforce planning?

Is a skills-based approach the future of strategic workforce planning?

} Apr 3, 2025
In today’s fast-evolving workplace, organisations are looking for smarter ways to manage talent, align workforce strategies with business objectives, and…
interactive workshop - skills and ladders - talent and skills - LACE Partners

Skills and ladders: Interactive skills strategy workshop 

} Mar 26, 2025
The market is alive with discussion about becoming skills-powered, with plenty of conflicting advice and a tendency to overpromise on…

How to improve your data quality for business impact

} Mar 20, 2025
Today businesses rely on data more than ever, ensuring that information is accurate, actionable, and properly managed can make or…
Leading through change: The tools for steering a successful transformation

Leading through change: The tools for steering a successful transformation

} Mar 19, 2025
Key takeaways: Leading through change requires a blend of practical tools and human-centred approaches to support both leaders and employees…
Leading through change: The art of steering a successful transformation

Leading through change: The art of steering a successful transformation

} Mar 19, 2025
Key takeaways:  Leading through change requires more than project management—it’s about continuously inspiring teams, aligning to purpose, and guiding transformation…

How are Payroll teams shaping the future of work?

} Mar 13, 2025
Payroll is the backbone of any organisation, ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time. Yet, despite its critical role,…
Outsourcing HRIS support

Outsourcing HRIS support: Pros, cons and key questions

} Mar 12, 2025
Key takeaways:  Potential challenges to outsourcing HRIS support include reduced control, inconsistent resource allocation, and limitations in innovation and strategic…

How can leading through change strengthen business success?

} Mar 6, 2025
Navigating change is one of the most critical challenges organisations face, and the latest HR on the Offensive podcast dives…
International women's day 2025 - LACE Partners

International Women’s Day at LACE Partners

} Mar 5, 2025
Key takeaways:  Gender bias—both conscious and unconscious—remains a persistent challenge; calling out stereotypes and language is key to shifting perceptions. …

How can inspiring your people lead to a successful business transformation?

} Feb 27, 2025
Business transformation isn’t just about strategy and execution—it’s about people. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast,…

What is the role of a super-powered people manager in a skills-based organisation?

} Feb 20, 2025
What makes a great people manager? And how do you build the skills for the future super-charged people manager who…
strategic people analytics

How to realise value with strategic people analytics

} Feb 19, 2025
Key takeaways:  Businesses must tie people analytics to outcomes. Strong data foundations, including scalable models and governance, are essential to…

Why HR should lead business transformation — and how it benefits everyone

} Feb 13, 2025
In today's fast-changing business world, transformation is no longer a one-time event—it’s a continuous process. In the latest episode of…
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Our culture is what makes us who we are.

Having a good culture is beneficial for us as a business, for our clients we work with, which helps us to deliver a better service. We are committed to our sector, steeped in knowledge and expertise and collaborative – we are supportive of each other and that enables us to get the best out of everyone.

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