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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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May 09, 2024

Despite Urgent Need to Adopt HR Tech, Your Peers Are Cautious About AI

McLean & Company's HR Trends Report 2024 informs HRMorning's dive into the urgent need for HR to adopt technologies to remain ahead of the curve amid a challenging economic environment.

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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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Feb 28, 2023

McLean & Company Named 2023 Innovative HR Teams Award Winner by HRDC (Human Resources Director Canada)

Amid an ever-evolving and fast-paced human resources landscape, McLean & Company, one of the world's leading HR research and advisory firms, has been named a winner of the 2023 Innovative HR Teams award by well-known industry publication HRDC (Human Resources Director Canada).

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Feb 15, 2023

Employee Resource Groups Are in the Spotlight During Black History Month But Require Support From HR All Year, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company

As North America continues to celebrate Black History Month, many organizations are looking inward to examine their current DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies and initiatives. Employees from a diverse range of backgrounds want connections in the workplace with one another through com...

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Feb 08, 2023

The Full Benefits of Diversity Cannot Be Realized Without an Inclusive Culture That Extends Beyond Black History Month, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company

In recent years, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has become a strategic priority for organizations. The positive impacts of workforce diversity initiatives have been especially important in a challenging and competitive labor market in which candidates are considering more than the standar...

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Jan 31, 2023

Education Is a Critical Component of DEI Work - Not Only During Black History Month But Year-Round, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company

As Black History Month begins tomorrow in the United States and Canada, many organizations will commit or recommit to internal DEI efforts and employee resource groups (ERGs), share inspirational and notable stories of Black excellence, and contribute to Black-led causes and initiatives to demons...

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Jan 26, 2023

A Functional Base Pay Structure Is Critical to Managing Labor Costs, an Organization's Single Largest Expense, Says HR Research Firm McLean & Company

Compensation, specifically base pay, is usually the highest organizational cost and a significant factor in employee attraction and retention. In a competitive labor market, organizations must find a way to balance transparent, modern pay structures with organizational needs. In response, McLean ...

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Jan 24, 2023

Equipping People Leaders With the Right Tools Will Assist in Addressing Employee Burnout, Says HR Research Firm McLean & Company

Burnout remains a prevalent topic in workplace discourse in 2023, with work-life balance becoming an increasingly important priority for employees when considering job opportunities in a challenging labor market. To support managers and people leaders in their efforts to combat and prevent burnou...

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Jan 19, 2023

A Total Rewards Strategy Differentiates Organizations From Competitors in a Challenging Labor Market, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company

In an ever-evolving labor market, talent attraction and retention are critical organizational functions. Pressures in the external environment and shifting employee preferences have put a focal point on a Total Rewards (TR) strategy to attract and retain talent. To support the implementation of a...

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