Lakeside HR Group Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000

Recognizing Growth Built on Relationships

The Inc. 5000 recognizes independent businesses across the country that have demonstrated significant revenue growth over a three-year period.

For Lakeside, that growth reflects something we have believed in from the beginning:

great HR starts with understanding people and businesses.

Whether we’re helping a growing organization find the right person for an important role, stepping in with fractional or interim HR leadership, or helping a team navigate a complex people challenge, our work begins with listening.

We take the time to understand where an organization is today, where it wants to go and what kind of support will help it get there.

That approach has allowed Lakeside to grow alongside our clients while continuing to provide the responsive, relationship-driven service that has been at the heart of the company since day one.

A Milestone Shared With Our Team and Clients

Being named to the Inc. 5000 reflects the people and relationships that have helped build Lakeside HR Group.

“Growth doesn’t happen because of one person, one client or one great year,” Nordling said. “It happens because of the collective dedication and resilience of our team, the relationships we’ve built and the trust our clients place in us. And growth isn’t always pretty. It can bring growing pains, hard decisions, changing roles and new processes.

“What makes me especially proud is how we continue to respond. We have been able to navigate change because we have built a strong foundation and because our values aren’t just words on a wall. Being Genuine, Curious, Scrappy and Value-Adders shows up in how we serve our clients, support one another and keep moving forward.”

This award is also a reflection of the clients who have trusted us with some of the most important decisions within their organizations: their people.

We’re grateful for every company that has invited Lakeside to become an extension of its team, every candidate who has trusted one of our recruiters with a career conversation, and every referral and relationship that has helped our company continue to grow.

Growing With Purpose

Growth is exciting, but this recognition is also an opportunity to look at what we want to carry forward.

As Lakeside continues to grow, our goal remains the same: to provide organizations with experienced, flexible HR and recruiting support while building genuine relationships along the way.

“As I think about the next 5+ years, my vision isn’t simply to build a bigger Lakeside,” Nordling said. “I want us to build an even stronger one.”

It’s a fitting perspective for an Inc. 5000 milestone that recognizes how far Lakeside has come while keeping the focus on where we’re going next.

Thank you to our team, our clients, our partners and everyone who has been part of the Lakeside story.

Explore the full 2026 Inc. 5000 list at Inc.com.