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14 Best Practices For HR Leaders To Share Pay Changes Effectively
A best practice is to educate leaders on your compensation philosophy and total rewards framework before any individual adjustments. HR and leaders should have joint ownership, with HR providing data to ensure equity and consistency, while leaders deliver the message. Shared ownership builds empl...
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Employers should be mindful of the mid-life development crisis, report warns
McLean & Company emphasizes that leadership development programs must be tailored to an organization's specific context to be effective. The firm cautions against overly broad training initiatives, noting that such approaches can hinder leaders from applying new knowledge effectively. This insigh...
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Hiring For Non-Traditional Roles? 10 Tips For Navigating Compensation
President Jennifer Rozon emphasizes the necessity of adopting flexible, skills-based compensation models and understanding industry-standard rates to attract and retain top talent in these roles. These strategies align with McLean & Company's emphasis on data-driven, customized HR approaches that...
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Tailored HR Programs Can Help Hourly Employees, Report Finds
In HR Dive, McLean & Company’s latest research underscores the importance of designing HR programs that address the unique needs of hourly workers, who constitute over 60% of the U.S. workforce. Karen Mann, Senior Vice President, emphasizes that retention and engagement begin with inclusion, nece...
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The Best HR Teams for Innovation in Canada
Rachel Stewart, Associate Vice President of Human Resources Research and Advisory Services at McLean & Company, notes that true innovation involves developing solutions attuned to Canada's unique market constraints rather than adopting one-size-fits-all global approaches. This piece by Canadian H...
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The Business Case for Developing Better Leaders
This article explores why leadership development has become a top HR priority in 2025, drawing on findings from McLean & Company’s HR Trends 2025 Report. The report highlights that developing leaders, retaining top talent, and managing labor costs now outrank recruiting on the HR agenda. McLean &...
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Why More CEOs Are Heading for the Exit
In The Wall Street Journal, Elysca Fernandes, Director of Human Resources Research and Advisory Services at McLean & Company, explains that many organizations are struggling to retain high-potential talent, as fewer emerging leaders are interested in advancing into senior roles. Fernandes points ...
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Companies tend to hire based on vibes, not skills, study shows
HR Dive reports that many organizations still rely on subjective cultural fit over skills when making hiring decisions, often leading to misaligned talent choices. McLean & Company's data underscores the importance for using inclusive language in communications, and that it can reinforce an organ...
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AI might be taking over entry-level tasks, but that could be good news for recruits
This Globe and Mail article explores how AI is transforming entry-level roles. Principal Director Lisa Highfield highlights that organizations must view this shift as an opportunity: reskilling early-career employees and transitioning them into higher-value, strategic roles will not only future-p...
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Emotions Play a Critical Role in the Workplace - Emotional Health Is a Priority in the Future of Work, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
In a new thought leadership resource, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company highlights that although there has historically been little room for emotions in the workplace, future-focused organizations have a responsibility to drive a healthy emotional culture for employees or else...
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McLean & Company Launches New Learning & Development Resource Center and Learning Content Library to Streamline Member Experience
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has launched its Learning & Development (L&D) Resource Center and Learning Content Library to help HR professionals find the right resources to support them wherever they are in their L&D journey, create learning pathways that align with organ...
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Adopting Trauma-Aware Organizational Practices Fosters a Safe Workplace for All in the Future of Work, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
In a new industry resource, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company explains that experiencing trauma can significantly and negatively impact employee health and wellbeing and, in turn, organizational outcomes. The firm's insights outline how organizations can provide safe work envi...
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Organizations With an Effective Employee Listening Strategy Are More Likely to Foster Creativity, Inclusion, and Loyalty: New Research From HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
Employee listening contributes to greater organizational and people outcomes, according to a new resource from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company. When organizations actively listen to employees, they are more likely to cultivate creativity, a sense of belonging, and a commitme...
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McLean & Company Named 2024 Winner by Canadian HR Reporter in Two Readers' Choice Awards Categories
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has been awarded Canadian HR Reporter's Readers' Choice Award in two categories in 2024. The honors are a recognition of the firm's excellence in enabling professional development and employee engagement evaluation for its members.
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HR and Organizational Leaders Must Collaborate to Build an AI Strategy That Enables Success and Mitigates Risk, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
New research from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company suggests that as artificial intelligence (AI) solutions become increasingly commercially feasible and available for organizations, HR and organizational leaders must work together to determine the potential benefits, risks, a...
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McLean Signature, the Premier Event For Future-Focused HR Professionals From McLean & Company, Announces Agenda Details for October 2024
The announcement of the official agenda for the McLean Signature 2024 conference includes speakers from the Atlanta Braves, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and Partners Credit Union, a Walt Disney affiliate, and reveals a variety of sessions, including keynotes, roundtables, working sessions, ...
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In Uncertain Economic Times, Effective HR Cost Optimization Requires Strategic Planning, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
While organizations adapt to fluctuating economic conditions, HR must carefully manage HR team costs to ensure that spending remains fully aligned with organizational strategy and expected business value as part of its role as a strategic organizational partner, according to newly published insig...
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Using Inclusive Language Improves the Employee Experience and Increases Likelihood of Talent Retention: New HR Guide From McLean & Company
As inclusion and the employee experience continue to gain traction amid organizational priorities, inclusive language plays a key role in fostering an inclusive workplace culture, according to a new resource from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company.
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