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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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20 Strategies HR Managers Can Use To Motivate Diverse Generations
President Jennifer Rozon advocates for leaders to avoid stereotypes and create an inclusive environment for diverse generations in the workplace.
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Generations Are Arbitrary Labels
Janet Clarey, Practice Lead, challenges generational stereotypes in the workplace and suggests there are more similarities than differences across generations.
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DEI: How aligned are employers and employees in 2024?
Employee sponsorship exists across a spectrum of formality, with informal sponsorship risking the perpetuation of the status quo and lack of leadership diversity. However, formal sponsorship goes a step beyond in addressing organizational-level barriers, explains Director Elysca Fernandes.
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Guide to supporting menopausal staff in the workplace
As the conversation surrounding menopause in the workplace continues to gain momentum, many organizations lack the critical support systems required to enable menopausal employees to thrive, share Senior Vice President Karen Mann and Research Analyst Michelle Courneyea.
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Workplace learning could be a boon for wellness, research shows
McLean & Company's impactful job shadowing research suggests job shadowing can improve internal mobility and provide a low-cost alternative to other training methods, as highlighted by HR Dive.
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Transparency Essential When Using AI for Hiring
Director Will Howard discusses the responsible adoption and implementation of AI through an HR lens, noting that finding the right balance of transparency is key.
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HR is often left out of AI strategic planning, report says
Principal Director Lisa Highfield says HR plays a key role in ensuring responsible adoption of AI takes place, meaning leaders have both an opportunity and a duty to step in and take action.
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Why reducing investments in workplace mental wellness will hurt, not help, your bottom line
Organizations must think critically about the day-to-day experience of employee well-being to ensure efforts to support mental wellness do not fall short, suggest Senior Vice President Karen Mann and Director Grace Ewles in this analysis from The Globe and Mail.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HR Department Costs Must Be Optimized to Both Withstand a Recession and Thrive Post-Recession, Cautions HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
In response to the predictions of many economists who claim an economic recession is coming that will impact organizations across numerous industries, McLean & Company, the trusted HR research and advisory partner for HR and leadership professionals around the world, has released its blueprint ti...
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Redeployment and Upskilling Should Be Priority Before Turning to Layoffs in a Recession, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
Amid signs of an economic recession, organizations across all industries are re-evaluating costs, resources, and options. McLean & Company, the trusted research and advisory partner for HR and leadership professionals worldwide, is recommending that HR professionals and leaders focus on redeploym...
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