Human-Centred Advisory for the Future of Work
Built for Complexity. Focused on Clarity. Driven by Outcomes.
People-First HR Strategies and Bold Ideas Into Scalable, Measurable HR Impact
We don’t just talk about transformation - we design it, implement it, and make it real. We partner with organisations to create high-performing, tech-enabled, strategically aligned HR functions that drive business success.
HR Advisory for the Modern Business Landscape
We take a bespoke, data-driven approach, co-creating solutions that fit the culture, structure, and future vision of every organisation we partner with. We combine deep industry insights, progressive HR methodologies, and real-world expertise to ensure that our recommendations aren’t just theoretical - they’re practical, implementable, and designed for measurable success.
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We’ve worked with some of the world’s most innovative brands, including SAP, IBM, Nestlé, Novartis, Atlassian, REA Group, Unilever, and LVMH.
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Every organisation is different. We tailor our recommendations to fit your unique culture, capabilities, and business goals.
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We don’t just offer theories—we bring hands-on, actionable solutions that work in real-world environments.
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Open ecosystems, open innovation, and open dialogue drive our partnerships. We don’t just consult—we co-create.
The Principles That Drive Us Forward
Our values define how we work, why we do what we do, and the impact we create.
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Good isn’t enough—we strive for great.
We push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and design solutions that elevate HR beyond expectations. We start with business goals in mind and work backward to craft innovative, results-driven strategies. -
Success is built together.
We learn, share, and grow as a team, valuing collaboration over competition. We are open to new ideas, different perspectives, and continuous learning, ensuring we always bring the best solutions forward. -
We take ownership, act with intent, and drive meaningful results.
We operate with a Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) mindset—everyone is accountable for delivering high-quality work with speed and precision. If challenges arise, we adapt, learn, and improve. -
Transparency, integrity, and excellence guide everything we do.
We communicate openly, set clear expectations, and own our commitments. Our consultative approach is built on trust, confidence, and delivering real impact—without the fluff.
Meet Our Founder
Chris Long — Strategic Partner. Trusted Advisor. Future of Work Advocate.
Recognised as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers globally, Chris founded Elev8 to give organisations a bold alternative to traditional consulting. With a career spanning over 20 years across global talent strategy, operations, and HR transformation, Chris brings a unique blend of innovation, insight, and execution to every engagement.
Through Elev8, he helps organisations reimagine the way HR delivers value—shaping data-driven, human-centric solutions that create measurable business impact.
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A career-ending football injury marked the start of a new path—one that led Chris from the world of sport to the recruitment industry in 2001. Within a decade, he helped one agency go public and supported another through a successful MBO, setting the foundation for a career in high-impact consulting.
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Chris has led the build-out of Talent Acquisition functions across four major EMEA enterprise organisations, and later transformed Talent Operations for six global businesses. He combines big-picture thinking with operational precision to deliver real outcomes—not just strategies.
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With a passion for analytics and workforce planning, Chris has reshaped major infrastructure programs—including a $75B initiative—and led four global workforce strategy transformations. His approach connects data, design, and delivery to unlock enterprise-wide performance.
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A regular speaker at global conferences and enterprise events, Chris is known for his compelling, pragmatic insights into HR’s next frontier. His mission is clear: equip organisations to move faster, think smarter, and lead transformation with confidence.
Industry Case Studies
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STRATEGY
WORKFORCE STRATEGY
Workforce Planning | Workforce Strategy | Advanced Technology Integration | Real-Time Monitoring | Enhanced Workforce Agility | Supply & Demand Analysis
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OPERATIONS
TALENT ATTRACTION & ACQUISITION
Operations & Enablement | Attraction & Acquisition | Develop Talent Stratey | Talent Planning & Reporting | Team Development & Alignment | TA Technology Roadmap
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TECHNOLOGY
OPERATIONS & ENABLEMENT
Operations & Enablement | Workforce Planning | Talent Strategy Development | Data Analytics Integration | 53 Country HCM Implementation | Transform Learning Stategy
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ENABLEMENT
WORKFORCE PLANNING
Workforce Planning | Workforce Strategy | Data Analytics Integration | Develop Forecasting Models | Scenario Analysis | Develop Resourcing Frameworks
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STRATEGY
WORKFORCE INTELLIGENCE
Operations & Enablement | Workforce Intelligence | Optimise HR Technology | Develop Systems Strategy | Build Technology Roadmap | Enable Digital Transformation | Design & Optimise Systems
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OPERATIONS
WORKFORCE ANALYTICS
Talent Management | Workforce Analytics | Design Strategic Frameworks | Build Scaleable Solutions | Align Organisational Goals | Define Job Families | Develop Career Paths
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TECHNOLOGY
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Opertions& Enablement | Attraction & Acquisition | Implement Talet Analytics | Integrate Talent Technology | Develop Frameworks & Processs | Design Structural Roadmap
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ENABLEMENT
EXPERIENCE & ENGAGEMENT
Attraction & Acquisition | Experience & Engagement | Implement Talent Progrms | Data Analytics Integation | Workforce Analysis & Research | Enhance HR Technology | Talent Intelligence Roadmap
