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Optimise Your Human Capital Management for 2026
In this guide from UC Today, the evolution of human capital management (HCM) is laid out clearly, shifting HR from administrative operations to strategic business enabler. McLean & Company’s research is referenced as a foundation for best practices in aligning people, processes and technology to ...
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Trend Analysis: Workplace Title Inflation Risks
In B2B Daily, the issue of escalating job‑title inflation is explored, citing McLean & Company’s Director of HR Research & Advisory Services, Amani Gharib, who warns that without clearly defined job levels and criteria… internal approaches to job titling, pay grades, and career paths can be subje...
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Why AI Is Forcing Companies to Rethink What a Job Is
In this FromDayOne piece, McLean & Company’s Principal Director, Research and Advisory, Lisa Highfield, explains that although mass job losses from AI have yet to materialize, the nature of work is shifting dramatically. She emphasizes that human‑AI collaboration is becoming the norm, rather than...
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Nearly all workers believe in title inflation — and most say it’s on the rise
This piece in HR Dive outlines survey findings showing 92% of workers believe companies hand out grandiose titles to bypass raises, and 15% admit accepting lower pay for a fancier title. McLean & Company’s contributor, Amani Gharib, adds that excessive title inflation can erode culture and create...
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Executives eye job changes, putting succession planning in the spotlight
In HR Dive, McLean & Company is cited for emphasizing the critical role that communication plays in successful succession outcomes. The article references McLean’s research suggesting that HR should support leadership transitions by guiding succession conversations, advising communicators, and he...
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The Best HR Service Providers in Canada
By being cited in HRD, McLean is recognized as a thought leader whose research helps define the criteria for what makes a “best-in-class” HR partner. This strengthens McLean’s brand in the Canadian HR services ecosystem and reinforces credibility with Canadian clients and prospects.
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Facing Difficult Circumstances? 20 Leaders Share Their Best Advice
In this article, Jennifer Rozon, President of McLean & Company, contributes guidance on navigating adversity, such as applying the “24‑hour rule” to allow leaders to reflect before taking action.
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Hybrid Work Meets AI: McLean & Company's Blueprint for Effective Collaboration
In Complete AI Training, McLean & Company is credited for unveiling its blueprint that integrates hybrid work models with AI adoption to drive productivity and employee experience. The article highlights McLean’s emphasis on aligning policy, tools, and culture to support seamless collaboration ac...
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Why Reducing Fear Unlocks True Performance
In ASE’s EverythingPeople This Week, McLean & Company is spotlighted among exclusive tools and resources offered to embrace psychological safety. McLean’s contributions includes the importance of fostering environments where employees can speak up, experiment, and admit mistakes without fear.
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From Overwhelmed to Effective: "Get Started With Lean in HR" Research From McLean & Company Helps Teams Reclaim Capacity
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released new research insights that demystify Lean methodology for HR leaders. Get Started With Lean in HR offers a practical roadmap for applying Lean principles to core HR functions to empower teams to reduce inefficiencies, reclaim capa...
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Award-Winning Songwriter & Storytelling Expert Jimmy Yeary to Deliver Keynote at McLean & Company's Signature 2025 HR Conference in Houston
McLean & Company, a global research and advisory firm, has announced award-winning Nashville songwriter and storytelling expert Jimmy Yeary as a keynote speaker for Signature 2025, its flagship HR conference taking place November 2-4 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. Drawing on 30 years in Nash...
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As Turnover Threatens Business Continuity, McLean & Company Launches Framework to Help Organizations Identify and Retain At-Risk Talent
With employee turnover increasingly recognized as a strategic risk, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released new research to help organizations proactively retain key talent. The Guide to Assessing Flight Risk of Key Talent offers a practical, data-informed framework to ...
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Organizations Risk Losing Top Talent Without Clear Career Pathing, Says HR Research Firm McLean & Company
As employees continue to seek meaningful development and internal mobility, many organizations are falling short in providing the clarity and support needed to retain top talent. McLean & Company's recent research, Develop an Integrated Career Pathing Framework, addresses this critical gap with a...
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Why Organizational Redesigns Fail and What to Do About It: McLean & Company Releases New Research on Implementation Strategy for HR Leaders
New research insights published by global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company emphasizes that well-intentioned redesigns fall short without a clear implementation roadmap, strong change leadership, and ongoing optimization.
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The ROI of Belonging at Work: McLean & Company Research Reveals Why HR Must Build a Culture Where Employees Feel Seen, Heard, and Connected
What does it take to truly thrive as an organization? In an era marked by growing loneliness, disconnection, and change, new research from global HR advisory firm McLean & Company identifies belonging as a critical driver of individual, team, and organizational success. The report highlights how ...
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McLean & Company Named Winner in Two Categories of the 2025 Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Awards
Global HR research & advisory firm McLean & Company has been recognized by Canadian HR Reporter for excellence in Employee Engagement Surveys and Leadership & Team Development for 2025.
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Buzzwords in the Workplace: New Research From McLean & Company Warns HR Leaders Against Reactive Responses to Trending Terms
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company's latest research outlines the risks, rewards, and reality behind HR buzzwords, offering a practical framework to help leaders focus on what matters most.
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Updated HR Research Links Effective Employee Onboarding to Engagement, Retention, and Culture: McLean & Company Resource
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released an updated resource, Develop a Comprehensive Onboarding Program, that contains research insights and expert advice that will help HR leaders build engaging, high-impact onboarding experiences that extend beyond orientation. The fi...
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