IDR

10/26/2026

Acquisitions are often framed as financial events.

But operational continuity during transition depends heavily on workforce strategy.

This fintech case study is an interesting look at how one organization maintained stability during a multi-year acquisition process while uncovering broader workforce and operational insights along the way.

https://f.mtr.cool/v34i0xvu51

10/23/2026

Many organizations approach transformation by asking ""What roles do we need?"" instead of asking ""What capabilities do we need?""

Design the team before you write the job description.

Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/3tszg0ko0r

10/22/2026

Kicking off IDR’s Leadership Summit, Nashville style!👢

We brought our leaders together and let them do a little boot shopping at Tecovas — each picking out a pair to call their own. The perfect way to kick up some fun before diving into big ideas and what’s ahead for IDR!

10/21/2026

Five consecutive years of well-deserved recognition! 🧡👏

A huge congratulations to our President & CEO, Ashley Holahan, on being named to SIA’s 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list!

Ashley’s people-first leadership, vision, and dedication continue to make a lasting impact on IDR and the staffing industry. We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this incredible honor!

Read the full press release here: https://f.mtr.cool/d4i07ytrka

IDR President & CEO Ashley Holahan earns a spot on SIA's 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list for the fifth consecutive year.

10/21/2026

O is for Oh, So Appreciated 💙

This week’s ESOP Month surprise was all about our employee-owners! Our entire team received custom IDR BÉIS Weekender bags as a small way to say thank you for everything they bring to IDR each day.

A little appreciation goes a long way and this week, we wanted to make sure our people felt it.

10/15/2026

Periods of acquisition create uncertainty across nearly every part of an organization.

👉 Budgets tighten.
👉 Hiring approvals slow down.
👉 Long-term workforce planning becomes difficult.

But operational pressure often increases during transition periods.

This fintech company needed a flexible workforce strategy capable of maintaining continuity while leadership worked through a multi-year acquisition process.

This carousel explores how that strategy evolved.

Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/6lvxrc90n2

10/13/2026

Hotels continue investing in AI, cloud platforms, automation, and connected guest experiences.

The organizations that pull ahead will be those that invest just as intentionally in the people building those systems.

Transformation begins with talent.

https://f.mtr.cool/lq2tyvbeqx

10/12/2026

Large ERP implementations often unfold over multiple years.

• Planning.
• Configuration.
• Testing.
• Rollout.
• Optimization.
• Post-implementation support.

Over time, continuity and institutional knowledge become increasingly valuable, especially in healthcare environments tied directly to staffing, payroll, and compliance systems.

Interesting perspective from Megan Snider on continuity during healthcare ERP modernization.

https://f.mtr.cool/3b6kmzi82o

10/06/2026

Too many transformation efforts start with job descriptions. Let’s start with end-goals.

👉What needs to be built?
👉What systems need to connect?
👉What expertise is missing?
👉How will teams evolve as the work changes?

Digital transformation actually works when your talent strategy is designed around outcomes, not titles.

Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/abxt8dhjwr

10/05/2026

Acquisitions create uncertainty across an organization, but the underlying work of the business rarely slows down.

Allison Layman, Principal Account Executive, IDR, shares how one financial services company struggled to get approval for new full-time headcount during a major transition, even as operational pressure continued to increase.

What followed was not simply a staffing conversation. It became a broader discussion around continuity planning, workforce risk, and keeping critical operations stable while the future of the business was still unfolding.

Read the full story: https://f.mtr.cool/s4tngxux98