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Jun 03, 2024

Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says

Grace Ewles, Director, advocates that band-aid solutions are not enough to optimize HR's workload, suggesting organizations must instead address the underlying causes of workload challenges.

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Jun 02, 2024

What companies lose out on when they 'quiet fire' staff

Not only can quiet firing undermine the credibility of an organization's leaders, but it can also lead to long-term passive aggressive behaviors that negatively impact the business, says Amber Carmichael, Director.

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May 31, 2024

20 Ways HR Leaders Can Balance AI With Workforce Retention And Productivity

When implementing AI tools, using a holistic AI strategy framework allows for evaluation of feasibility, value, and impacts and can inform investment decisions, says President Jennifer Rozon.

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May 31, 2024

McLean & Company releases inclusive language guide

Director Elysca Fernandes provides insights into the importance and impacts of intentionally using inclusive language in organizational communications in this resource analysis from Benefits & Pension Monitor.

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May 23, 2024

Why German HR tech firm Aconso is entering the US market

McLean & Company's HR Trends Report 2023 data lent itself to this piece from HR Brew.

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May 17, 2024

DEI And AI: Navigating A Future Of Immense Potential

As AI solutions continue to gain traction in organizations, President Jennifer Rozon dives into the impacts of artificial intelligence on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the future of work.

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May 14, 2024

Generative AI in HR: Employers Ambivalent about Adoption and Non-compliance Issues

McLean & Company's stance on HR's critical inclusion in strategic planning and implementation regarding AI solutions is acknowledged in this piece from MSN.

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May 10, 2024

Navigating the shift to a skills-based organization

Director Jodi Callaghan points to HR's critical role in assisting organizations in determining the feasibility of adopting a skills-based organization model and evaluating existing models.

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May 09, 2024

ERGs can address innovation and talent development, report advises

McLean & Company's research surrounding employee resource groups informed this analysis of ERGs as a solution to innovation and talent development from HR Dive.

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Press Releases

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Jun 21, 2023

New Budgeting Guide to Support HR Leaders' Role as a Strategic Partner in Organizational Budgeting Process

As business costs continue to be a primary concern for organizations amid an uncertain economic climate, understanding the importance and concepts of the budgeting process is more important for HR leaders than ever. However, every organization has unique processes and timelines that will impact h...

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Jun 15, 2023

15 Keynotes and Future of HR-Focused Agenda Announced for McLean & Company's HR Industry Conference, Signature 2023

Signature, the premier HR industry event from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, has announced key details about this year's speakers and conference agenda. The three-day event has been created for C-suite and VP-level executives, directors, and managers of HR seeking to build...

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May 24, 2023

Organizations Can Increase Efficiency and Manage Labor Costs With Effective Headcount Planning: New McLean & Company Guide

Many organizations are seeking to trim labor costs and optimize their existing workforce in a time of economic recession. Headcount planning offers a host of benefits, allowing organizations to become more efficient in the management of labor costs, promote organizational agility, align labor spe...

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May 10, 2023

Organizations can increase employee engagement and productivity by helping employees achieve flow state, according to new McLean & Company research

The current unpredictable labor and economic landscape means the employees organizations already have need to be engaged, present, and high performing. One way to achieve this level of productivity and engagement is by enabling "flow state" for employees. The challenge is that organizations often...

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May 04, 2023

McLean & Company's Annual Industry Conference, Signature 2023, Will Explore the Future of HR, Preparing for the Unpredictable and More in Orlando

As the role of HR continues to shift and expand amid the new future of work, a challenging labor market, and an uncertain economy, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company is uniting HR, learning & development, and talent leaders at its interactive and research-based industry confere...

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Apr 19, 2023

New Employee Engagement Trends Report From McLean & Company Highlights Critical Need to Measure and Act With Purpose to Improve Employee Engagement

Like everything else in the world, employee engagement has gone through significant upheaval over the past several years. Employees' relationships with their organizations shifted with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to remote and virtual work, with employee priorities under...

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Apr 11, 2023

Organizational Success Is Expanding to Include ESG Performance - HR Plays Critical Role in Implementation, Says McLean & Company

In a continuously evolving regulatory landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are becoming increasingly visible and multifaceted. ESG-related issues are impactful not only to the global population but also to an organization's employees, as ESG initiatives play a role in he...

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Mar 27, 2023

HR Teams Are Spending 25% More Time on Talent Acquisition - An Adaptable TA Structure Can Help Alleviate Pressure, Says McLean & Company

Ongoing changes in the economy and labor market continue to cause shifts in organizations' approaches to talent acquisition (TA) landscape. TA teams that do not adapt to these rapid shifts risk structural misalignment and increased stress and burnout as talent pools shrink and candidate behaviors...

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Mar 16, 2023

New Talent Marketplace Buyer's Guide Released by HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company for Organizations Seeking to Address Recruitment Challenges

At a time when the state of both the labor market and the economy present recruitment and retention challenges, using an internal talent marketplace and looking inward to identify talent opportunities may be in an organization's best interest. As a complementary resource alongside its key interna...

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