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The Future of HR: Shifting from Administrative to Strategic Roles
In this article from 15Five, McLean & Company's HR Trends 2025 Report is cited to illustrate the evolving role of HR from administrative functions to strategic partnerships. Key trends identified include redefining manager roles to focus on upskilling, adopting skills-based hiring practices, brea...
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New report examines drivers of employee engagement
Charity Village highlights McLean & Company's Employee Engagement Trends Report 2025, revealing that organizations proactively measuring and addressing engagement data are better equipped to navigate uncertainties and maintain workforce productivity. The report indicates that 62.6% of employees a...
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Payroll accuracy helps productivity – and reduces liability
This HRD Canada article emphasizes that precise payroll compliance is crucial for building trust, boosting productivity, and ensuring employee well-being. Lisa Highfield, Principal Director, Research and Advisory Services at McLean & Company underscores that accurate payroll systems not only enha...
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Customize pre-employment assessments to reduce risk of bad hires, McLean says
In this article from HR Dive, McLean & Company recommends a structured, multi-step approach that leverages tailored assessments to improve hiring accuracy, enhance candidate experience, and support long-term talent success. Senior Vice President Karen Mann shares that customizing pre-employment a...
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5 challenges of AI in recruitment
Director Will Howard emphasizes that while AI can bring efficiencies to the hiring process, it also introduces new challenges - including bias, data privacy risks, and poor candidate experiences. In this piece from TechTarget, McLean & Company highlights that HR must remain actively involved in A...
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Enhancing Hiring Success with Tailored Assessments by McLean
McLean & Company emphasizes the critical role of customized pre-employment assessments in improving hiring outcomes. By aligning evaluations with specific organizational competencies and culture, companies can make more informed decisions, reduce turnover, and enhance overall productivity. The fi...
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HR & IT: The new power couple for workforce transformation
Lisa Highfield, Principal Director of HR Technology and AI at McLean & Company, emphasizes the critical collaboration between HR and IT leaders in driving workforce transformation. In this Guild article, Lisa highlights that economic pressures and rapid technological advancements necessitate a h...
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14 Steps To Safeguarding Assets And Ensuring Smooth Transitions Post-Acquisition
This Forbes article outlines 14 strategies for protecting assets and facilitating seamless transitions after acquisitions. McLean & Company highlights the importance of early HR involvement, coordinated communication, and cultural integration in mergers and acquisitions to maintain organizational...
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Wellbeing initiatives aren't working, where can employers improve?
Despite significant investments, many workplace wellbeing initiatives fail due to their standalone nature and misalignment with employee needs. Kelly Berte, Practice Lead at McLean & Company, emphasizes that effective programs must move beyond superficial perks to address challenges employees fac...
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Press Releases
McLean Signature, the Premier Industry Conference for Future-Focused HR Leaders, Announces Keynote Speakers Linda Nazareth and Denise Huskins
McLean Signature, the annual industry conference from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, will bring human resources professionals together from October 27 to 29, 2024, to learn from a variety of keynote speakers and prepare for the future of work.
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New Resource From McLean & Company Suggests Becoming a Skills-Based Organization Is Not Simple or Easy - HR Leaders Will Play Critical Guiding Role
According to new thought leadership research from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, HR leaders must guide organizations past the enticing promises of the theoretical skills-based organization toward more realistic opportunities.
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McLean & Company Releases New Research to Help HR Leaders Effectively Manage Work as HR's Role Continues to Strategically Expand
In a new industry resource, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company provides a guided approach to effectively managing HR's work as human resources professionals experience increased job-related stress and expanding strategic demands from the organization. The firm indicates that th...
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Menopause Impacts More Than Half the Workforce, but Menopausal Support in the Workplace Is Critically Lacking: New Insights From McLean & Company
The global HR research and advisory firm has published a new resource that suggests that when organizations enable menopausal staff to thrive, the benefits extend beyond the individual employee to the broader organization. Benefits cited include increased retention and productivity as well as imp...
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Global HR Firm McLean & Company Releases New Guide to Help HR Develop AI Guiding Principles in Collaboration With Organizational Leaders
According to the new resource from the global HR research and advisory firm, HR plays a critical role in helping organizations implement responsible artificial intelligence (AI) guiding principles that will help organizations adopt and use AI safely.
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Job Shadowing Programs Can Improve Employee Retention and Support Career Advancement: New Guide From McLean & Company
As the labor landscape continues to evolve in an unpredictable way, talent acquisition and retention remain critical HR priorities for organizations. In a new industry resource, Job Shadowing Guide, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company points to job shadowing as a tool organizati...
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Psychological Safety in the Workplace Is Not Universal and Must Consider Diverse Employee Needs: New Guide From McLean & Company
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company's newly published insights highlight how psychological safety at work has evolved in the future of work. The firm advises organizations that a holistic approach to psychological safety in the workplace must also consider the unique lived exper...
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McLean Signature, the Annual HR Industry Conference From McLean & Company, Returns for 2024 in Las Vegas
McLean & Company, one of the world's leading HR research and advisory firms, has announced the return of its annual industry event, McLean Signature, at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. From October 27 to 29, HR leaders can exchange ideas with senior leaders, explore emergin...
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Inclusive Employee Experiences Require Aligning HR Programs With Regional Requirements and Organizational Objectives, Says McLean & Company
Given that cultural norms vary significantly by region, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company emphasizes the importance of designing HR programs that focus on meeting the organization's goals through an inclusive lens that acknowledges regional differences to ensure a meaningful e...
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