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Why HR should pay more attention to buzzwords like ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘coffee badging’
In this Fortune article, workplace buzzwords are unpacked as signals of deeper cultural disconnect. McLean & Company’s Grace Ewles notes that terms like “quiet quitting” often reflect employee sentiment being dismissed or misunderstood, and urges HR leaders to dig deeper with employee listening a...
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Want to retain talent? Prioritize career paths & relationships with managers, finds McLean & Company
UNLEASH spotlights findings from McLean & Company’s recent research on retention. William Howard, Practice Lead, shares that strong manager relationships and clearly defined career paths are key predictors of high performance and low turnover - especially in a market where development opportuniti...
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Enterprises Push Ahead with AI-Powered Job Replacement Despite Risks
As organizations scale up AI use in hiring, Yahoo Finance headlines the need for thoughtful implementation. Lisa Highfield, Principal Director at McLean & Company, cautions that without ethical oversight and employee input, AI can erode candidate trust. She advocates for governance structures tha...
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How to identify and address flight risk, according to McLean & Co.
In HR Dive, McLean & Company’s Molly Woudenberg and William Howard outline how to recognize early flight-risk signals - such as waning collaboration or withdrawal from stretch assignments - and the importance of proactive “stay conversations.” Their advice centers on empowering managers to re-eng...
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McLean & Co. Launches Career Pathing Framework
In this Mexico Business News article, McLean & Company is highlighted for launching its evidence-based Integrated Career Pathing Framework. The firm underscores that ambiguous career tracks are a key drain on retention - hence, this new framework helps organizations define role levels, map intern...
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Three AI-Driven Changes Redefining the HR Function
Rather than covering tech trends, this Workday blog details three AI transformations reshaping HR - from predictive analytics to autonomous workflows. McLean & Company’s expertise is echoed in its advisory to HR leaders: rather than outsourcing decision-making entirely to AI, HR must steer adopti...
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20 Outdated Hiring Practices To Avoid (And What To Do Instead)
Featured in Forbes HR Council, this article outlines hiring practices that no longer serve today’s workforce. McLean & Company’s President, Jennifer Rozon, contributes expert insight, recommending eliminating the vague concept of “culture fit”, and instead, prioritize values alignment or contribu...
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Behind the ROI of belonging at work: Why should employers care?
This Economic Times piece delves into why belonging has shifted from a ‘nice-to-have’ to a business imperative - demonstrating how a sense of belonging enhances engagement, performance, and retention. McLean & Company’s recent research is spotlighted, illustrating how belonging interventions, suc...
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10 Key Methods For Measuring Return-To-Office Policy Effectiveness
In this Forbes Human Resources Council article, contributors explore how organizations can meaningfully assess the success of return-to-office (RTO) mandates. Jennifer Rozon provides a data-informed perspective, emphasizing that effectiveness should be evaluated through more than just badge swipe...
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Press Releases
McLean & Company's Flagship HR Conference, Signature 2025, Heads to Houston, Texas for November
Signature 2025 has been announced with a bold theme for this year's event: "Human Centric. Future Ready." McLean & Company's annual research-based conference challenges HR executives and leadership teams to rethink, reimagine and transform the workplace with next-level strategies designed for the...
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HR Plays Key Role in Maximizing Social Media Benefits for Organizations: Guide From HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
In a newly updated resource, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company explains the importance of making better use of technology, including social media, to deliver on organizational goals and priorities. HR's expertise is the key to unlocking social media's potential to engage the w...
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Strategically Redesigning the Structure of HR Functions Is Essential for Long-Term Success, Says McLean & Company
A new resource from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company outlines a four-step process to help HR leaders redesign the structure of HR functions. The firm's research findings and recommended approach will help HR leaders ensure that HR structures are strategically aligned, adaptab...
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HR Must Leverage Skills Practices That Are Suited to the Organization's Unique Needs, Says HR Research Firm McLean & Company
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company explains that organizations exist along a spectrum ranging from job-based to skills-based operating models, with "skills-aware" falling between the two. While a full skills transformation has many advertised benefits, it is not the answer for ...
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Amid Rising Workplace Demands, McLean & Company Offers Capacity Planning Guidance to HR Leaders
A new guide from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company provides actionable insights to help HR leaders support capacity planning, optimize people resources, and reduce burnout. In the resource, three key sections prepare HR leaders to anticipate capacity demands and choose appropr...
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HR Priorities Shift in 2025: Leadership Development and Retention Take Center Stage, Says New HR Trends Report from McLean & Company
A new report from McLean & Company, one of the world's leading HR research and advisory firms, highlights the critical priorities for HR organizations in 2025. The firm's research reveals that leadership development, employee retention, and cost management are essential focus areas for HR as orga...
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Developing Leaders is a Top Priority for HR in 2025, Plays Critical Role in Influencing Financial Results and Driving Employee Engagement: Research Insights From McLean & Company
In a newly updated resource, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company spotlights that leaders at all levels are key drivers of organizational success. As developing leaders is the leading priority for HR in 2025, the firm's updated resource includes a four-step process to build impac...
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HR's Role as Strategic Partner Stagnates for First Time in Four Years: HR Must Adapt to Shifting Priorities and Demonstrate Data-Backed ROI in 2025, Says New Trends Report From McLean & Company
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has published its highly anticipated annual HR Trends Report. The 2025 report outlines current and future trends in the HR space, identifies top priorities for the coming year, and provides data-based insights to help HR leaders prepare their ...
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The Evolving Future of Work Requires HR's Strategic Partnership to Achieve Organizational Success in 2025: New Research Snapshot From McLean & Company
A new research snapshot from McLean & Company, one of the world's leading HR research and advisory firms, spotlights that HR will play a critical and strategic role in the ever-changing future of work. The firm's research notes that a well-aligned HR strategy improves overall performance and the ...
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