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20 Outdated Hiring Practices To Avoid (And What To Do Instead)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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Unlocking belonging in the workplace: Harness the power of belonging to thrive together and drive success in any environment
CharityVillage examines how cultivating belonging can strengthen organizational culture and performance, particularly within purpose-driven sectors. McLean & Company’s research plays a central role in the piece, offering actionable insights into how belonging directly influences retention, engage...
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Winners of Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025
Canadian HR Reporter announced the winners of the annual Readers’ Choice Awards for HR for 2025. McLean & Company has been recognized for excellence in Employee Engagement Surveys and Leadership & Team Development for 2025.
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Are your employees ready to become ‘agent bosses’?
Raconteur explores how agentic AI - autonomous AI agents acting with minimal oversight - is poised to transform HR. McLean & Company provides a cautionary viewpoint based on recent research. The firm highlights the risks of piecemeal AI adoption and urges HR teams to lead on governance, readiness...
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Job skills in demand for 2025 and beyond
Fallan Mitchell, Senior Analyst for HR and Advisory Services at McLean & Company, discusses how the SAR (Situation – Action – Result) framework is used to help candidates articulate soft skills as measurable, results-oriented stories.
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Losing jobs to AI was just the start, Gen Z is outsourcing emotions too. New reports warn of a looming crisis
This article references insights from McLean & Company regarding Gen Z’s growing reliance on AI for emotional support. McLean cautions that this trend risks diminishing emotional intelligence and underscores the need for HR to balance AI adoption with investment in human-centric skill development.
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Generation Z employees say they rely on AI for emotional intelligence
The piece quotes McLean & Company’s guidance warning that over-dependence on AI may undermine soft skills like empathy and personal accountability. HR leaders are advised to create opportunities for interpersonal learning that AI cannot replicate.
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Press Releases
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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Organizations With a Talent Management Framework Are 1.5 Times More Likely to Have High Organizational Performance, Says HR Firm McLean & Company
A new research snapshot from McLean & Company, one of the world's leading HR research and advisory firms, emphasizes that effective talent management (TM) better enables organizations to align talent practices with strategic organizational goals. The firm also outlines in the resource a four-step...
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Organizations With a Strong Employee Value Proposition Perform Better in Innovation and Productivity: New Research Snapshot From McLean & Company
McLean & Company, one of the world's leading HR research and advisory firms, has published a new research snapshot highlighting the importance of having a strong employee value proposition (EVP) in an increasingly competitive labor landscape. The firm notes that organizations with a strong EVP ar...
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HR's Use of Engagement Data Can Lead to Increased Productivity and Higher Retention: New Research Snapshot From McLean & Company
In a new research snapshot, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company highlights that the most critical part of employee engagement happens after the survey. The firm's research insights indicate that effectively analyzing and acting on engagement data enables organizations to enjoy t...
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