Voice of HR

powered by IA.

Insights to elevate your people strategy.

Welcome to the Voice of HR, your go-to destination for cutting-edge insights, thought-provoking ideas, and actionable strategies that will supercharge your approach to HR. In a world where the only constant is change, staying ahead of the curve is not just an option; it’s a necessity. Get ready to explore thought leadership, dive into industry trends, and discover the stories that shape the future of human resources. Your HR transformation starts here.

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Voice of HR

powered by IA.

Insights to elevate your people strategy.

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Welcome to the Voice of HR, your go-to destination for cutting-edge insights, thought-provoking ideas, and actionable strategies that will supercharge your approach to HR. In a world where the only constant is change, staying ahead of the curve is not just an option; it’s a necessity. Get ready to explore thought leadership, dive into industry trends, and discover the stories that shape the future of human resources. Your HR transformation starts here.

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From Client to Project Manager at IA

By Jesika (JJ) Jorgenson | Jun 17, 2026

Some teams you work with. Others you find yourself wanting to join. IA has always been the second kind for me, and I’m excited to officially become part of the team as a Project Manager. That excitement comes from a career that’s followed one consistent thread, no matter the title on my badge: helping people […]

A New Chapter (Bringing it All to the Table)

By Jackie McQueen | Jun 17, 2026

There are moments in a career that feel less like a decision and more like a natural next step; where everything you’ve built, learned, and worked toward seems to quietly point you in a new direction. For me, that moment came after nearly a decade with Cherokee Nation Entertainment. It was a chapter I’m deeply […]

PMO: gatekeeper or enabler?

By Sammye Walton | Apr 23, 2026

One of the most common conversations we have with clients centers on the PMO. And those conversations are less about whether they need one, but whether the one they have is actually helping. I’ve seen organizations where the PMO is a genuine force multiplier – improving decisions, accelerating delivery, and giving leaders real visibility into […]

Latest Perspective

From Client to Project Manager at IA

By Jesika (JJ) Jorgenson | Jun 17, 2026 | 0 Comments

Some teams you work with. Others you find yourself wanting to join. IA has always been the second kind for me, and I’m excited to officially become part of the team as a Project Manager. That excitement comes from a career that’s followed one consistent thread, no matter the title on my badge: helping people […]

A New Chapter (Bringing it All to the Table)

By Jackie McQueen | Jun 17, 2026 | 0 Comments

There are moments in a career that feel less like a decision and more like a natural next step; where everything you’ve built, learned, and worked toward seems to quietly point you in a new direction. For me, that moment came after nearly a decade with Cherokee Nation Entertainment. It was a chapter I’m deeply […]

PMO: gatekeeper or enabler?

By Sammye Walton | Apr 23, 2026 | 0 Comments

One of the most common conversations we have with clients centers on the PMO. And those conversations are less about whether they need one, but whether the one they have is actually helping. I’ve seen organizations where the PMO is a genuine force multiplier – improving decisions, accelerating delivery, and giving leaders real visibility into […]

Recent Newsletter

Meal planning for your HR technology table

By Mark Stelzner | Nov 29, 2023

If you are one of the millions of Americans who celebrated Thanksgiving this month, you know that this was the beginning of an epic season for food. Halloween with its trick-or-treat candy haul was just a warm up for the tantalizing onslaught we’ll encounter between now and the end of the year. Big celebratory meals […]

IA on AI (and other confusing messages)

By Mark Stelzner | Oct 30, 2023

Having recently spent a week at the annual HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, we used the time to get a snapshot of the current state of the industry. After attending many of the sessions and keynotes, walking the Expo Hall, and speaking with several providers, we can confidently predict what you didn’t need us […]

Ignorance isn’t (always) bliss

By Mark Stelzner | Sep 27, 2023

As much as I try to heed my own advice in my personal life, the reality is that I’m terrible at it. Let’s say, for example, that someone roughly my height and age was in the middle of a home renovation during one of the busiest stretches of the year. Perhaps this gray-haired stranger didn’t […]

Recent Newsletter

Your presence is a resource – treat it as one

By Mark Stelzner | May 29, 2026 | 0 Comments

FROM MARK I took a long weekend recently. A real one. No Teams messaging. No email triage at 6:00 AM “just to stay on top of things.” No half-listening to a business call from a pool chair while pretending I was present in either location. With a mixture of resolve and low-grade anxiety, I turned off […]

Culture is what you tolerate

By Mark Stelzner | Apr 28, 2026 | 0 Comments

FROM MARK I’ve been in more rooms than I can count where something like this happens: A senior leader dismisses a concern raised by an expert resource two levels below them. Nothing dramatic, just a pivot, a practiced redirect, and a glance at the clock that signals the conversation is over. The person who raised […]

The Real March Madness: Nine Months to Finish a Twelve-Month Year

By Mark Stelzner | Mar 20, 2026 | 0 Comments

FROM MARK Spring break is still a few weeks away in our house, but my son has already started the countdown. The focus he’s applying to the calendar right now is… impressive (and yet strangely absent when homework is involved). There’s something powerful about a scheduled pause. Just seeing it on the calendar changes the […]

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HR Resources

The Biggest Project Risk You’re Ignoring

By Sammye Walton | Aug 12, 2025

When companies bring us in to lead a project or program, it’s often because something is stuck. The strategy is sound, resources are in place, and people are working hard, but progress is slow, inconsistent, or stalling altogether. Nine times out of ten, the issue isn’t commitment or capability. It’s clarity. Clarity of scope and […]

Contract renegotiation tips

By Mary Faulkner | Jun 1, 2021

In this 12 minute video, Mark Stelzner shares reasons why you might need to renegotiate with your providers, how to prepare for the conversation, and what elements should be part of the discussion.

Standard HR Processes

By Mary Faulkner | Jun 1, 2021

Ready to make some changes to your HR approach but don’t know where to start? We recommend you begin by mapping your current processes, starting with these more common HR processes.

HR Resources

The Biggest Project Risk You’re Ignoring

By Sammye Walton | Aug 12, 2025 | 0 Comments

When companies bring us in to lead a project or program, it’s often because something is stuck. The strategy is sound, resources are in place, and people are working hard, but progress is slow, inconsistent, or stalling altogether. Nine times out of ten, the issue isn’t commitment or capability. It’s clarity. Clarity of scope and […]

Contract renegotiation tips

By Mary Faulkner | Jun 1, 2021 | 0 Comments

In this 12 minute video, Mark Stelzner shares reasons why you might need to renegotiate with your providers, how to prepare for the conversation, and what elements should be part of the discussion.

Standard HR Processes

By Mary Faulkner | Jun 1, 2021 | 0 Comments

Ready to make some changes to your HR approach but don’t know where to start? We recommend you begin by mapping your current processes, starting with these more common HR processes.