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Mar 18, 2024

‘Folks don’t live near the office anymore’: Remote work guru Nick Bloom gets real on why RTO is so hard

Executive Advisor LynnAnn Brewer discusses the relocation obstacles RTO mandates are bringing forward for employees, many of whom moved during the pandemic while remote work was the standard, explaining that forcing the workforce to return to the office can come with decreased talent retention, e...

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Mar 17, 2024

20 Ways To Retain High Performers In A Competitive Market

Jennifer Rozon, President, explains that in today’s talent landscape, the employee experience is the competitive differentiator.

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Mar 09, 2024

What's the secret agenda behind return to office mandates? Corporate control

McLean & Company's Return-to-Work Playbook features in this analysis of rigid, top-down RTO mandates from the Toronto Star.

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Mar 01, 2024

McLean & Company advocates for custom HR programs

In this piece from BPM, McLean & Company emphasizes the importance of tailoring HR programs to align with both regional needs and organizational objectives, ensuring inclusive employee experiences.

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Feb 21, 2024

Navigating Layoffs: 20 Cost-Saving Strategies Every Leader Should Know

Cutting costs can require thinking outside the box, suggests President Jennifer Rozon. Exploring a reduced four-day workweek temporarily or permanently may assist in avoiding layoffs.

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Feb 21, 2024

Companies with the Top HR Innovators in Canada | The Most Innovative HR Teams

Leading innovative HR teams have a future-ready mindset and are focused on preparing their team and the organization to adapt quickly to change in the future of work, says James Kim, Manager.

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Feb 15, 2024

Cracking the Code: The Impact of Job Titling on Pay Equity

McLean & Company's research on job architecture informs this deep dive into the impacts of job titling on pay equity from BNN.

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Feb 14, 2024

Misconceptions about generations can jeopardize organizational success

The discussion about generations is inescapable and exists through several lenses, including social, economic, political, and organizational, says Janet Clarey, Practice Lead. No aspect of generational differences exists in a vacuum. Rather, each reinforces the others, causing the phenomenon of g...

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Feb 13, 2024

To showcase ROI, learning leaders may need to clarify L&D metrics

Practice Lead Janet Clarey suggests that learning measurement needs to be viewed holistically to support long-term L&D success. From the impact on learners to the impact of the learning solution on the organization, all perspectives must be considered for effective evaluation to be possible.

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Aug 16, 2023

First Exhibitor Keynote Speaker & New CHRO Panelists Announced for Signature 2023, the HR Industry Conference From McLean & Company

Global research and advisory firm McLean & Company has announced the first exhibitor keynote speaker and three additional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) panelists ahead of Signature 2023's early bird registration deadline on August 31, 2023. The three-day conference is designed for C-suite ...

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Aug 09, 2023

New Organizational Retirement Preparation Guide Released by McLean & Company as Global Workforce Continues to Age and Retire

With more than 150 million jobs expected to be held by workers over the age of 55 by 2030 in the Group of Seven (G7) countries, the global workforce is rapidly aging and starting to transition into retirement. The surge in retiring employees has illuminated the need for organizations to streamlin...

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Jul 20, 2023

Strategic Cultural Integration Is Key to Long-Term Success in Mergers and Acquisitions, Says McLean & Company

In a competitive labor market, organizational culture is an increasingly important consideration for employees choosing where they want to work and requires an intentional, multifaceted approach to creation and maintenance. In mergers and acquisitions, cultural integration, i.e. the integration o...

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Jul 12, 2023

New Generative AI Research From McLean & Company Calls for Focusing HR Resources Amid Inevitable Technological Disruption

As advancements in generative AI technology are fundamentally changing how organizations approach and conduct work, HR is positioned to play an integral role in successfully adapting to the future of work. To help HR leaders bridge the gap between the lack of employee and organizational knowledge...

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Jun 26, 2023

New Industry Report From McLean & Company Illuminates the Unknown Future of HR

The pandemic ignited a shift in the way the workforce operates, redirecting HR from its position as a historically behind-the-scenes function to a strategic organizational partner. As hybrid and remote work models became the norm, organizations grappled with how to manage their people, calling HR...

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Jun 21, 2023

New Budgeting Guide to Support HR Leaders' Role as a Strategic Partner in Organizational Budgeting Process

As business costs continue to be a primary concern for organizations amid an uncertain economic climate, understanding the importance and concepts of the budgeting process is more important for HR leaders than ever. However, every organization has unique processes and timelines that will impact h...

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Jun 15, 2023

15 Keynotes and Future of HR-Focused Agenda Announced for McLean & Company's HR Industry Conference, Signature 2023

Signature, the premier HR industry event from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, has announced key details about this year's speakers and conference agenda. The three-day event has been created for C-suite and VP-level executives, directors, and managers of HR seeking to build...

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May 24, 2023

Organizations Can Increase Efficiency and Manage Labor Costs With Effective Headcount Planning: New McLean & Company Guide

Many organizations are seeking to trim labor costs and optimize their existing workforce in a time of economic recession. Headcount planning offers a host of benefits, allowing organizations to become more efficient in the management of labor costs, promote organizational agility, align labor spe...

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May 10, 2023

Organizations can increase employee engagement and productivity by helping employees achieve flow state, according to new McLean & Company research

The current unpredictable labor and economic landscape means the employees organizations already have need to be engaged, present, and high performing. One way to achieve this level of productivity and engagement is by enabling "flow state" for employees. The challenge is that organizations often...

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