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The People Agenda

The People Agenda

Written by: LACE Partners
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 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 technology, lead organisational change, or simply optimise your HR strategy, you'll leave every episode with fresh perspectives and tools to take your initiatives to the next level. Subscribe now and join us on the journey to reshape the future of HRAll rights reserved Economics
Episodes
  • Are your early careers hiring strategies ready for the AI era?

    Are your early careers hiring strategies ready for the AI era?
    May 5 2026
    The future of early careers is being rewritten in real time. As AI reshapes entry-level roles and application volumes surge, employers are rethinking what potential really looks like, and candidates need a new playbook to stand out. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris Howard is joined by LACE Partners’ Emma Johnson and Talia Pavell, alongside Emily Goodyear, Head of Early Careers at the Financial Conduct Authority, to explore how AI is changing early careers from every angle. From the rise of human skills like judgement and critical thinking, to how employers are redesigning roles and assessments, this conversation offers practical insight for organisations and candidates navigating the AI era. Listen how leading employers are rethinking early careers, and what it really takes to stand out in a competitive, AI-enabled market. https://www.lacepartners.com/are-your-early-careers-hiring-strategies-ready-for-the-ai-era/
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    23 mins
  • Who owns agentic AI?

    Who owns agentic AI?
    Apr 23 2026
    The conversation around AI in the workplace is shifting fast and the real tension isn’t about technology, it’s about ownership. Who actually “owns” AI inside an organisation today? In this episode of The People Agenda podcast Chris Howard and LACE Director of AI Data and Technology, Martin Colyer, speak with Chris Cherry from Eightfold. They cut through the noise and explore how HR, IT, and business leaders are navigating agentic AI, and real-world adoption. AI is an operational reality that demands clarity, coordination, and action. If you want to hear the full discussion, including real examples and practical insights from industry experts, take the next step and listen to this podcast.
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    19 mins
  • What is a CPO? With Keniro Miller

    What is a CPO? With Keniro Miller
    Apr 9 2026
    The role of a Chief People Officer is evolving fast and it’s no longer just about HR. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell speak to Keniro Miller, Chief People Officer at Ultimate Performance, as he reveals how a “triple lens” approach is redefining the modern C-suite. Keniro shows why today’s CPO must operate as a hybrid business leader who can drive performance and shape strategy. Are you a CPO looking to meet likeminded individuals? Our CPO network meet semi-regularly to share insights, discuss challenges and people solutions around the fast-evolving role of a CPO.
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    28 mins
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