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Jul 31, 2025

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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Jul 31, 2025

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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Jul 24, 2025

20 Outdated Hiring Practices To Avoid (And What To Do Instead)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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Jul 22, 2025

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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Jul 18, 2025

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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Jul 17, 2025

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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Jul 08, 2025

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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Jul 07, 2025

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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Jun 30, 2025

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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Dec 11, 2024

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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Dec 03, 2024

McLean & Company Reveals Early Key Insights Into HR Trends for 2025, Calls on HR to Focus on Technology, Leadership Development, and Retention in a Changing Climate

McLean & Company, one of the world's leading HR research and advisory firms, is pleased to share the highly anticipated preview of the HR Trends Report 2025, set to be published in January 2025, to help equip HR leaders with the data and insights needed to ensure their organizations are prepared ...

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Nov 26, 2024

An Impactful L&D Strategy Focuses on the Future, Not the "Here and Now," Says Global HR Firm McLean & Company

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company explains that in a future of work where economic uncertainty will persist but skills will be more important than ever, L&D must be viewed as an investment that impacts the organization's bottom line. The firm shares a newly updated four-step p...

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Nov 14, 2024

McLean & Company Launches New Self-Serve Learning Effectiveness Diagnostic to Help Organizations Maximize L&D and Training Effectiveness

Organizations seeking to streamline post-training feedback and maximize training effectiveness can now use McLean & Company's self-serve Learning Effectiveness Diagnostic, a new survey tool that can be launched from the firm's website quickly and easily to help their HR teams achieve a deeper und...

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Nov 13, 2024

An Impactful HR Strategy Focuses on the Future, Not the "Here and Now," Says Global HR Firm McLean & Company

To enable HR's strategic contributions in the future of work, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company emphasizes the importance of developing a robust HR strategy that is aligned to organizational objectives and adapts to evolving business needs. HR key capabilities are essential fo...

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Nov 06, 2024

HR's Involvement Will Make or Break Digital Transformation Success in the Future of Work: New Research From McLean & Company

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has published a resource that will provide HR leaders with the necessary insight and guidance to navigate an ever-evolving digital landscape. Highlighting the importance of people in technological transformations, the firm explains that though...

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Oct 25, 2024

McLean & Company Announces Launch of New AI-Powered HR Assistant to Enable Enhanced Member Experience and Content Discovery

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company is streamlining online research accessibility with its new AI-powered chatbot, "McLean Assistant." The chatbot has been designed to enhance member interactions through the delivery of tailored insights, offering CHROs and HR professionals a us...

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Oct 24, 2024

Tailoring HR Programs for Contingent Workforce Unlocks Mutual Benefits for Organizations and Gig Workers: New Guide From McLean & Company

McLean & Company's new resource indicates that contingent workers – or "gig workers" – require a customized approach to HR programs. When programs are effectively tailored to contingent workers, organizations can achieve the plentiful benefits associated with working with an increasingly continge...

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Oct 23, 2024

McLean Signature, the Premier HR Conference, Invites Media to Connect with Industry Experts on Digital Transformation, AI, Culture, DEI & More

McLean & Company is inviting media to connect with the firm's thought leaders, who will be guiding sessions at McLean Signature, the premier HR industry conference, surrounding several trending HR topics. These include digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), culture, navigating DEI ...

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