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.
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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AI’s reckoning: confronting job loss in the Age of Intelligence
For all the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence – be it the streamlining, the scaling, the automation of everything from expense reports to entire supply chains – there’s a harsher truth that too many companies are sidestepping. AI is eliminating jobs. Not theoretically. Not someday. Now. The euphemisms such as “reallocation,” “upskilling” and “workforce optimization” have served […]
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Sick of the word ‘pivot’ yet? Why constant change is HR’s new normal
Let’s be honest: If we hear the word “pivot” one more time, we might collectively scream into the nearest ergonomic pillow. What started as a heroic badge of adaptability in 2020 has become a permanent fixture in every strategy slide, all-hands meeting and press release. Welcome to 2025: the year of the endless pivot. The economy? […]
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4 steps to achieving transformative change in turbulent times
If you’re a senior leader, we fully acknowledge how difficult it is to do your job right now. You are navigating through extreme and unprecedented volatility and disruption. Shifting consumer behaviors, rapid technology changes, intense competition, economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions have sadly become the new normal. The pace of change has only accelerated, with new […]
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For all the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence – be it the streamlining, the scaling, the automation of everything from expense reports to entire supply chains – there’s a harsher truth that too many companies are sidestepping. AI is eliminating jobs. Not theoretically. Not someday. Now. The euphemisms such as “reallocation,” “upskilling” and “workforce optimization” have served […]
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Let’s be honest: If we hear the word “pivot” one more time, we might collectively scream into the nearest ergonomic pillow. What started as a heroic badge of adaptability in 2020 has become a permanent fixture in every strategy slide, all-hands meeting and press release. Welcome to 2025: the year of the endless pivot. The economy? […]
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If you’re a senior leader, we fully acknowledge how difficult it is to do your job right now. You are navigating through extreme and unprecedented volatility and disruption. Shifting consumer behaviors, rapid technology changes, intense competition, economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions have sadly become the new normal. The pace of change has only accelerated, with new […]
Read More
Graduation in the Era of a 60-Year Work Life
FROM MARK There’s nothing quite like graduation season. Caps and gowns are out again. Pomp and Circumstance is playing across campuses nationwide. Proud parents are booking hotels and restaurants. But behind the smiles and celebrations, this year’s college graduates are facing some seriously tough realities, one of which is the startling realization that many will […]
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Knowing when to pull the plug on work
FROM MARK As we close out Q1 and look ahead to the rest of the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about a simple but powerful four-letter word: STOP. In our always-on, hyper-productive work culture, we’re conditioned to view stopping as failure. We celebrate the starters, the doers, the multitaskers who juggle seventeen priorities while somehow […]
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Your Needs, Our Evolution
FROM MARK Following last month’s IA retreat in the California desert, we cleared the sand from our eyes (and elsewhere) to focus on our 20th year of large-scale transformation. Having guided organizations through some of their most complex initiatives, we have been very intentional about not overstaying our welcome, instead focusing intently on knowledge transfer and […]
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FROM MARK There’s nothing quite like graduation season. Caps and gowns are out again. Pomp and Circumstance is playing across campuses nationwide. Proud parents are booking hotels and restaurants. But behind the smiles and celebrations, this year’s college graduates are facing some seriously tough realities, one of which is the startling realization that many will […]
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FROM MARK As we close out Q1 and look ahead to the rest of the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about a simple but powerful four-letter word: STOP. In our always-on, hyper-productive work culture, we’re conditioned to view stopping as failure. We celebrate the starters, the doers, the multitaskers who juggle seventeen priorities while somehow […]
Read More
FROM MARK Following last month’s IA retreat in the California desert, we cleared the sand from our eyes (and elsewhere) to focus on our 20th year of large-scale transformation. Having guided organizations through some of their most complex initiatives, we have been very intentional about not overstaying our welcome, instead focusing intently on knowledge transfer and […]
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XPLANE Conference 2025
Mark Stelzner will be delivering his keynote Thriving in Technology-Focused Transformation at this conference designed for leaders navigating transformation in their organizations. Session Description: In a time of rapid digital change, technology alone isn’t enough—how you lead through it makes all the difference. This keynote will explore how organizations can apply technology in a human-centered way […]
2025 HR Technology Conference
IA will be back to support one of the premier conferences in the HR Technology and Transformation space. On Sept 17, Mark Stelzner will be moderating a panel in his session Shared Services 3.0: Evolution in Action This panel features transformative leaders from complex global organizations who are successfully navigating this next generation of change […]
Upcoming Events
XPLANE Conference 2025
Mark Stelzner will be delivering his keynote Thriving in Technology-Focused Transformation at this conference designed for leaders navigating transformation in their organizations. Session Description: In a time of rapid digital change, technology alone isn’t enough—how you lead through it makes all the difference. This keynote will explore how organizations can apply technology in a human-centered way […]
HR Resources
Contract renegotiation tips
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.
Read MoreStandard HR Processes
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.
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Process Mapping Guidelines
With the ever-changing landscape resulting in innovation and adaptation, documenting current processes and planning for the future is important. IA shares its process mapping guidelines for you to use as you tackle process improvement.
Read MoreHR Resources
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.
Read MoreReady 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.
Read More
With the ever-changing landscape resulting in innovation and adaptation, documenting current processes and planning for the future is important. IA shares its process mapping guidelines for you to use as you tackle process improvement.
Read More