As we wrap up another incredible year, IA will be taking a brief pause during the holiday season to give our dedicated team a well-deserved break. We're immensely grateful to each member of our amazing community for your continued support and engagement. From all of us at IA, we wish you joy, rest, and wonderful moments with loved ones during this festive season. See you in the new year!
About us
We understand that transformation isn’t just about change; it’s about empowerment. We’re not your typical consultants; we’re your advisors in the quest for HR excellence. Picture us as your trusted guides, your partners in progress, and your advocates for success. Our mission? To ensure you’re not just prepared for change, but you’re leading it. At IA, we believe in your vision, your unique challenges, and your aspirations. We don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions; we tailor our expertise to amplify your strengths and tackle your pain points. Expect the unexpected with IA. We’re fiercely independent, relationship-driven, and unafraid to rewrite the rulebook. No more clichés or corporate-speak – we’re all about real change, real results, and a real partnership.
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http://www.ia-hr.com
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- Industry
- Human Resources
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Wherever HR lives and works
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- HR transformation, vendor selection, strategy, hr, advisory services, benefits administration, payroll, talent management, time and attendance, workforce management, HRIS, HRMS, shared services, recruiting, learning, compensation, and performance management
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Employees at IA
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Mark Stelzner
Founder/Managing Principal at IA | C-Suite Advisor | HR Transformational Leader | Transformation Columnist | he/him
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Kimberly Carroll
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Mary Faulkner
Principal at IA | Talent Strategist & Problem Solver | Sometime Author of Surviving Leadership Blog | Speaker | @mfaulkner43
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Jennifer Payne
Senior Advisor at IA * HR & People Transformation * Talent Advisor * Process Optimization * Provider Selection *
Updates
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Are you faced with presenting a vital business case and don't know where to get started? Our founder and co-leader Mark Stelzner shares some thoughts on how to approach the best way to tell your story.
Founder/Managing Principal at IA | C-Suite Advisor | HR Transformational Leader | Transformation Columnist | he/him
With 2025 budget season wrapping up over the coming days and weeks, one question I get asked quite often is, "How does IA manage to get every single business case approved?" I could share fifty tips and strategies, but the one that ALWAYS factors into the final decision is this --- storytelling. So ask yourself: - Is this story qualitative, quantitative, or both? - Is there a personal or professional experience that each audience member can relate to? - Does the story cause the organization to reflect upon what is stated as the values, mission, vision, or key objectives? - Can I draw a straight line between the story and the professed goals for the near, mid, or long-term? - Does the story include "do nothing", and the implications therein? - Among all the other stories that are competing for attention, resourcing, and funding, why should yours prevail? - Is this the first time the audience is hearing this story, and if so, why? - Can you, the presenter, passionately convey the story in a way that captures the attention of highly distracted leaders? You've got this. #storytelling #FY2025 #funding #businesscase #transformation
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Each of us at IA has a veteran in our lives - whether it's a family member, a friend, a coworker, or is a veteran themselves. Thank you to all who serve, have served, and support those who serve. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” - John F Kennedy
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While many in HR recognize the benefits of program management, it can be challenging for leaders to know how to apply it successfully in their organizations. At this year's #HRTechConf, IA's Kimberly Carroll moderated a panel of leaders who have leveraged program management for their transformations. See below For more insights from Charlie Diaz and Katie Bentzon's conversation with Kimberly. https://lnkd.in/gzaiYd_X
How to leverage program management to tackle HR transformation
hrexecutive.com
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Did you attend last week's #HRTechConf? What were some of your key takeaways?
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It's hard enough to be in recruiting these days without the pressures to adopt yet another technology that will "revolutionize" your approach. IA's Mary Faulkner explores the importance of focusing on what really matters in her latest column at ERE https://lnkd.in/dXmqX3Vi #talentacquisition #recruiting #hrtech #hrtransformation #hr
Beyond the Hype: Aligning Talent Acquisition with Core Business Needs | ERE
ere.net
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Don't miss Mark Stelzner and Kimberly Carroll at #HRTechConf!
Founder/Managing Principal at IA | C-Suite Advisor | HR Transformational Leader | Transformation Columnist | he/him
We're a few short weeks away from #HRTechConf 2024 and Kimberly Carroll and I are looking forward to seeing you there! Because we're overachievers, we've managed to pack all of IA's sessions into one afternoon, so join us on Wednesday, September 25th at: - 1:00pm PDT for Kimberly's expert panel, featuring Katie Bentzon - Carter, Charlie Diaz, and Marissa Hedengren. Love this group and can't wait to hear about Program Management and its impact on all three of their HR transformations! - 2:30pm PDT to literally walk up to Kimberly and I at the "Ask the Experts" area in the Expo Hall and ask us about anything you'd like! - 4:30pm PDT for our session on Provider Relationships. This is so critical and we really want to field your questions! Whew, that's a long (but fun) day. And if you haven't registered yet and want to join, use code SPK24 for $150.00 off HR Leader Basic or All-Access Passes or a FREE HR Leader Expo Only Pass. See you soon and safe travels to those attending!
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It's (almost) Fall, y'all! That means we're quickly approaching the HR Technology Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. Join IA managing principals Kimberly Carroll and Mark Stelzner as they share their expertise across a number of sessions, all taking place on Wed, 9/25 (but they'll be around throughout the conference): 1:15pm: Program Management: The Dynamic True North for Transformation - Kimberly is joined by a panel of leaders to share their experiences with transformation - Marissa Hedengren from Iron Mountain, Charlie Diaz from TicketMaster and Katie Bentzon - Carter from Hyatt) 2:30pm: Ask the Experts: Mark Stelzner and Kimberly Carroll, IA 4:30pm: Navigating Provider Relationships: Building Bridges and Repairing Bonds - Mark and Kimberly share their insights of how best to partner with your providers Be sure to check out the agenda and we hope to see you there! #HRTechConf #HRTech https://lnkd.in/gFeHBK6Q
HR Technology Conference Agenda 2024
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For successful business transformation, #HR is in need of a secret weapon. IA's Kimberly Carroll makes a strong case for adoption of program management in her latest column. https://lnkd.in/egdVfUXW
Is program management HR's secret weapon for business transformation?
hrexecutive.com