Mark is the Founder and Managing Principal of IA, applying over thirty years of experience in the implementation of internal and external HR transformational initiatives for public and private sector clientele worldwide. By offering unbiased and candid advice to C-level leaders in nearly all geographies and vertical market segments, Mark has brought billions of dollars’ worth of value to his clients and employers. He has spent his career fostering relationships through attention to detail, natural curiosity, and a self-deprecating sense of humor.

One Sunny Morning: Basic Human Decency

One Sunny Morning

By Mark Stelzner / Aug 22, 2019

The car wasn’t mine. I had borrowed it from my stepfather to drive from my temporary home in Northern California to what was (in my mind) the perfect job opportunity. The drive time should have been no more than thirty-five minutes. I was dressed in the best suit I could afford, white shirt neatly pressed, […]

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Sunnier Skies Ahead: How We Can Work Together to Fix Cloud Technology at Work

By Mark Stelzner / Jun 20, 2019

I know we generally talk HR transformation, but first I want to talk about the weather. Let’s say you’re getting ready to leave the house for work. You have lunch plans later, and you want to know if you’ll need an umbrella to walk the six blocks from your office to the restaurant. You could […]

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There’s a Storm Brewing in the Cloud

By Mark Stelzner / Apr 24, 2019

For the past ten years there’s been a steady drumbeat of technological progress. We’re all moving to the cloud and everything will be faster, better, and easier! Whether as consumers or employees, this new truism is pervasive and often equated with innovation, modernity, security, and scalability. So onward we rushed toward technology, toward “the cloud,” […]

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The ‘Best Companies to Work For’: HR’s Catch-22

By Mark Stelzner / Feb 19, 2019

Is your company a best place to work? And what does that really mean? I’ve been thinking a lot about the new Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list that was released last week. These lists are an annual tradition and you might wonder if the grass is really greener at a “best” company. […]

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Carnival of HR: Best of 2018 #HRCarnival

By Mark Stelzner / Dec 20, 2018

If you’ve been in the HR world for a while, you’ve probably heard of #HRCarnival. For 11 (!) years it’s been a place to come together as a community, find new voices, and share ideas. I’m delighted to host the final Carnival of HR for 2018. Some months the Carnival has a theme — the […]

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My Advice for HR Leaders and Providers in 2019

By Mark Stelzner / Dec 18, 2018

Happy holidays! This is one of my favorite times of the year, when we connect with family and friends, indulge in one too many holiday party hors d’oeuvres, and madly scramble to find last-minute gifts. It’s also a time for reflection. With the end of one year comes the promise of the next — and […]

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How to Fix a Scary Client-Provider Relationship

By Mark Stelzner / Oct 31, 2018

Happy Halloween! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “scary” relationships between clients and their HR technology providers. I see them all the time, across all domains, and in all shapes and sizes. The common element to all client-provider relationships is people, which means every relationship has the potential of becoming complicated, emotional, and, yes, […]

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HR Has a Language Problem

By Mark Stelzner / Sep 26, 2018

It was day three of the HR Technology Conference and co-chairman Steve Boese was leading a panel of CHROs from some of HR Executive’s Most Admired Companies for HR. Steve was well into the conversation when he asked a question about the perceived criticality of the employee experience to his esteemed guests. Jayne Parker, senior […]

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The Power of the HR Community #ATributeToElle

By Mark Stelzner / Aug 10, 2018

Jason Seiden is a steadfast figure within the HR community. He’s taught us how to Self-Destruct, the power of storytelling, and the marriage of high-tech and high-touch. He’s presented at hundreds of conferences, coached dozens of executives, blogged, vlogged, and loaned his expertise to anyone who needed his incredibly unique perspective. But at his core, […]

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Let’s Get Rid of the Paper, (HR) People!

By Mark Stelzner / May 29, 2018

“In God we trust; all others must document” might be the unofficial slogan of HR. We love documenting everything, in triplicate, and often on paper. And there’s good reason for that — HR is responsible for managing a company’s most sensitive and important information. From salaries to disciplinary actions, it’s HR’s job to know the […]

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