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More than half of US workers say they’re lonely, disrupting productivity
Yahoo News reports on a new workplace wellbeing trend showing that more than half of U.S. workers say they feel lonely, with significant effects on productivity, engagement and employee retention. The findings show lonely employees are more likely to miss work, be disengaged and consider leaving ...
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HR Leaders Name Their Core Business Priorities For A Changing Market
Forbes reports insights from HR leaders on the core business priorities shaping HR strategy in a rapidly changing market. According to Jennifer Rozon, president of McLean & Company, priorities include adopting a skills-based talent architecture that organizes work around employee capabilities rat...
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Deloitte, Heidrick & Struggles and McLean reflect on HR in 2025, plus what must be top of the to-do list in 2026
UNLEASH.ai reports on a roundtable with HR experts from McLean & Company, Deloitte and Heidrick & Struggles reflecting on the major workforce trends of 2025 and outlining the top priorities for HR leaders in 2026. The discussion highlights how disruption in technology, AI adoption and organizatio...
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How AI is inspiring companies to adopt skills-based hiring
Business Insider reports that artificial intelligence is accelerating a shift in hiring practices by encouraging companies to focus more on skills and competencies rather than traditional college degrees. McLean & Company is cited through Lisa Highfield, principal director of research and advisor...
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Rising workload pressures pushing people leaders to breaking point: report
Benefits Canada reports on new research from McLean & Company showing that escalating workload pressures and organizational change are pushing many people leaders to a breaking point. The report highlights systemic issues such as unclear role expectations, insufficient support and rising emotiona...
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CHROs face paradoxes that could redefine HR leadership in 2026
Yahoo News reports on how CHROs are confronting major paradoxes that could reshape HR leadership in 2026 as organizations increasingly rely on HR to drive AI adoption, workforce strategy and transformation. The analysis identifies five paradoxes around transformation, influence, diversity, career...
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How companies can use AI to identify gaps in their workforce talent and skills
Business Insider explains how companies can use artificial intelligence to identify talent and skills gaps in their workforce by analyzing HR data more effectively than traditional methods. The piece outlines practical steps for using AI, including organizing data, interpreting insights, and refi...
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The Future of HR: Shifting from Administrative to Strategic Roles
This 15Five article draws heavily on findings from McLean & Company’s HR Trends 2025 report to show how HR’s role is evolving from administrative tasks to strategic business partnership. McLean argues that HR must shift toward data‑driven decision‑making, skills‑based hiring, flatter job structur...
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From people to policy – are HR professionals the governance leaders of tomorrow?
This People Matters article explores how HR professionals are increasingly expected to lead governance, ethics, risk and culture, not just people operations. McLean & Company’s insights drive the message that HR’s role is expanding into enterprise leadership. The firm highlights the need for HR t...
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Press Releases
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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Building Resilience: McLean & Company's Research Unveils the Formula for Thriving HR Teams
Research from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company offers HR leaders a practical roadmap for building resilience within their teams. As workplace demands rise, the firm's refreshed blueprint will help HR professionals strengthen their ability to manage stress, navigate change, an...
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Future-Ready HR: Agenda Details Released for McLean & Company's Signature 2025 Conference
A first look at the preliminary agenda for Signature 2025 November 2-4 in Houston, Texas, has been unveiled. Hosted by global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, Signature 2025 is the firm's renowned annual conference designed to equip HR leaders with practical strategies and future-f...
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Technology Futurist and Author Crystal Washington to Deliver Keynote at McLean & Company's Signature 2025 HR Conference in Houston in November
McLean & Company has announced a prominent keynote speaker for Signature 2025: Crystal Washington, technology futurist, strategist, and bestselling author. Known for her energetic and engaging style, Washington will take the stage at the firm's annual HR conference in Houston in November to help ...
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Tailored HR Programs Are the Missing Link for Hourly Employees, says McLean & Company
McLean & Company's latest research uncovers a clear, four-step process to help HR leaders design and deliver HR programs tailored to hourly workers – a critical yet often overlooked segment of the workforce. The firm's research explores the operational barriers and outdated mindsets that have lon...
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Shaping Organizational Culture Is a Top Priority for HR, Says McLean & Company
Culture shaping and sustainment is anticipated to be HR's #1 value-add activity by 2030, according to McLean & Company's Future of HR Survey (2023). This finding highlights the growing urgency for organizations to prioritize culture as a strategic asset. A new resource from the firm outlines how ...
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