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May 03, 2024

20 Strategies HR Managers Can Use To Motivate Diverse Generations

President Jennifer Rozon advocates for leaders to avoid stereotypes and create an inclusive environment for diverse generations in the workplace.

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May 01, 2024

Generations Are Arbitrary Labels

Janet Clarey, Practice Lead, challenges generational stereotypes in the workplace and suggests there are more similarities than differences across generations.

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Apr 25, 2024

DEI: How aligned are employers and employees in 2024?

Employee sponsorship exists across a spectrum of formality, with informal sponsorship risking the perpetuation of the status quo and lack of leadership diversity. However, formal sponsorship goes a step beyond in addressing organizational-level barriers, explains Director Elysca Fernandes.

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Apr 25, 2024

Guide to supporting menopausal staff in the workplace

As the conversation surrounding menopause in the workplace continues to gain momentum, many organizations lack the critical support systems required to enable menopausal employees to thrive, share Senior Vice President Karen Mann and Research Analyst Michelle Courneyea.

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Apr 24, 2024

Workplace learning could be a boon for wellness, research shows

McLean & Company's impactful job shadowing research suggests job shadowing can improve internal mobility and provide a low-cost alternative to other training methods, as highlighted by HR Dive.

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Apr 18, 2024

Transparency Essential When Using AI for Hiring

Director Will Howard discusses the responsible adoption and implementation of AI through an HR lens, noting that finding the right balance of transparency is key.

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Apr 17, 2024

HR is often left out of AI strategic planning, report says

Principal Director Lisa Highfield says HR plays a key role in ensuring responsible adoption of AI takes place, meaning leaders have both an opportunity and a duty to step in and take action.

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Apr 16, 2024

Why reducing investments in workplace mental wellness will hurt, not help, your bottom line

Organizations must think critically about the day-to-day experience of employee well-being to ensure efforts to support mental wellness do not fall short, suggest Senior Vice President Karen Mann and Director Grace Ewles in this analysis from The Globe and Mail.

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Apr 03, 2024

Is job shadowing a good tool for career development?

Director Laura Ribadeneira discusses the return-on-investment organizations can look forward to when implementing successful job shadowing programs, such as increased employee engagement and retention, in this piece from Canadian HR Reporter.

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Nov 30, 2023

How Organizations Can Avoid Layoffs With a People-First Approach: Research From HR Firm McLean & Company

As signs continue to point toward an economic downturn, organizations across all industries are reevaluating resource allocation and cost-saving measures. With announcements of layoffs and downsizing becoming increasingly regular, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has compiled...

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Nov 15, 2023

The Future of HR Calls for Data-Driven Functions: New Research From McLean & Company

As organizations increasingly rely on HR to provide data-backed guidance when making business decisions, McLean & Company has published a new blueprint, Establish Data Governance for HR, to help teams navigate new expectations. The firm's research will support HR professionals in using a phased a...

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Nov 08, 2023

McLean & Company's New Resources Support HR Leaders in Navigating Generative AI

McLean & Company, the trusted partner of HR organizations around the world, has identified a myriad of potential generative AI use cases for HR leaders in a new industry resource, HR Generative AI Use Case Catalog. In addition to the new catalog, the global research and advisory firm has also rec...

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Nov 01, 2023

Signature, the Premier HR Conference From McLean & Company, Returns in Five Days

As organizations increasingly turn to HR as an important strategic partner in times of economic and social instability, the HR function continues to play a critical role in organizational long-term viability and success. To offer HR professionals a dedicated educational space to address the curre...

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Oct 31, 2023

Return-to-Office Mandates Risk Disengaged Employees, Says HR Firm McLean & Company

As an increasing number of organizations are enacting return-to-office (RTO) policies to bring employees back to the physical office, the risk of dissatisfied and disengaged employees accustomed to remote and hybrid work models is also rising. With the news of a growing number of organizations wo...

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Oct 19, 2023

Challenges in Measuring and Communicating the ROI of HR Programs to Leadership Addressed in New Guide Published by McLean & Company

As organizations become increasingly concerned with budgets and bottom lines amid uncertain economic times, HR is facing challenges in effectively measuring the value of programs and communicating the return on investment (ROI) to key players, such as the C-suite. To help HR leaders demonstrate t...

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Oct 12, 2023

McLean & Company Shares 4-Step Process to Help HR Leaders Customize Performance Management Approach to Organizational Needs

As HR continues to play a critical role as a strategic partner within organizations, McLean & Company has found that the traditional approach to performance management (PM) is becoming ineffective and risks negatively impacting organizations through decreased productivity, performance, and engage...

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Sep 27, 2023

Retained Employees Critically Need HR and Management Support Post-Layoff, Advises McLean & Company

As organizations across all industries continue to navigate an uncertain economic climate, they are also reconsidering every dollar spent to meet financial viability needs. Though redeploying and upskilling employees should be the primary focus ahead of resorting to layoffs, when the economy is n...

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Sep 20, 2023

McLean & Company Releases New Performance Ratings Guide for HR Leaders to Effectively Manage Performance Reviews

In a time of economic uncertainty, the talent management function of HR is increasingly being challenged to make cost-effective decisions that align with organizational needs. Performance reviews and ratings are key components of performance and talent management. McLean & Company, the trusted re...

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