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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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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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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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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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The Evolving Landscape of Employee Wellbeing
Dana Weidinger discusses the growing emphasis on comprehensive employee wellbeing strategies in the modern workplace. McLean & Company underscores that organizations adopting holistic wellness programs - addressing physical health, mental wellness, work-life balance, and personal development - ar...
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Competency Frameworks Essential for Strengthening HR Strategies
McLean & Company underscores that a well-defined competency framework is essential for effective talent management. In this Mexico Business News article, HR leaders discuss how organizations can leverage competency frameworks to enhance recruitment, leadership development, and employee retention ...
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11 Ways HR Managers Can Build A Comprehensive Benefits Package Across Borders
A well-structured global benefits strategy is critical for attracting and retaining top talent. This Forbes piece explores 11 strategies for HR leaders to navigate cross-border benefits, aligning with McLean & Company’s insights on ensuring benefits programs are equitable, locally compliant, and ...
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Press Releases
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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Functional Competencies Support Increased Transparency in Career Pathing, Performance Management, and Learning & Development: New Research From McLean & Company
As HR's role within organizations becomes increasingly diverse and strategic, survey data from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company suggests that although 59% of HR organizations believe competency frameworks are highly important to successfully meeting organizational and HR goal...
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Job Architecture Frameworks Are Critical for More Consistent Job Titling and Organizational Growth, Says McLean & Company
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company suggests that without a structured approach, job titles can quickly become confusing and meaningless. This confusion can lead to long-term challenges for internal equity and organizational growth. The firm advises that it is important for orga...
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HR Must Learn How to Prove ROI for Learning & Development: New Guide From McLean & Company
According to new research from the global HR research and advisory firm, many organizations undervalue learning and development (L&D) measurement. The firm explains that improving the approach to measuring learning effectiveness allows L&D teams to determine the return on investment (ROI) and val...
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HR Professionals Can Now Earn Professional Development Credits for SHRM, HRPA, and HRCI with McLean & Company's Research-Driven Webinars
As HR organizations are increasingly challenged to prepare for the unknown future, HR professionals can grow their careers and learn from the best in the HR field through McLean & Company's research-informed webinars. The global HR research and advisory firm's webinars are available at no cost, m...
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Improving Leadership Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Requires Addressing Barriers Through Formal Sponsorship at the Organizational Level: New Research From McLean & Company
With diversity, equity, and inclusion activities leading to many critical organizational outcomes, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company's new research suggests that intentional employee sponsorship leads to DEI success and improves leadership retention and engagement.
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Misconceptions About Generations Can Jeopardize Team and Organizational Success: New Research From HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
As the discussion around generational differences in the workplace continues to influence organizations' approaches to people management, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has conducted a critical examination of generations in the workplace and their practical implications to ...
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Organizations Must Prepare Employees for Generative AI Disruption: New Research From HR Firm McLean & Company
As organizations continue to navigate the future of work, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company suggests that preparing workforces for disruption from generative artificial intelligence (AI) will require evolving strategic HR initiatives to better address the talent gap driven by ...
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