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The Best HR Teams for Innovation in Canada
Rachel Stewart, Associate Vice President of Human Resources Research and Advisory Services at McLean & Company, notes that true innovation involves developing solutions attuned to Canada's unique market constraints rather than adopting one-size-fits-all global approaches. This piece by Canadian H...
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Tailored HR Programs Can Help Hourly Employees, Report Finds
In HR Dive, McLean & Company’s latest research underscores the importance of designing HR programs that address the unique needs of hourly workers, who constitute over 60% of the U.S. workforce. Karen Mann, Senior Vice President, emphasizes that retention and engagement begin with inclusion, nece...
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The Business Case for Developing Better Leaders
This article explores why leadership development has become a top HR priority in 2025, drawing on findings from McLean & Company’s HR Trends 2025 Report. The report highlights that developing leaders, retaining top talent, and managing labor costs now outrank recruiting on the HR agenda. McLean &...
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Why More CEOs Are Heading for the Exit
In The Wall Street Journal, Elysca Fernandes, Director of Human Resources Research and Advisory Services at McLean & Company, explains that many organizations are struggling to retain high-potential talent, as fewer emerging leaders are interested in advancing into senior roles. Fernandes points ...
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Companies tend to hire based on vibes, not skills, study shows
HR Dive reports that many organizations still rely on subjective cultural fit over skills when making hiring decisions, often leading to misaligned talent choices. McLean & Company's data underscores the importance for using inclusive language in communications, and that it can reinforce an organ...
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AI might be taking over entry-level tasks, but that could be good news for recruits
This Globe and Mail article explores how AI is transforming entry-level roles. Principal Director Lisa Highfield highlights that organizations must view this shift as an opportunity: reskilling early-career employees and transitioning them into higher-value, strategic roles will not only future-p...
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How can HR navigate the social media jungle?
In Raconteur, the evolving role of social media in HR is explored, noting its importance in employer branding and talent acquisition. Director Elysca Fernandes shares that organizations must focus on authenticity, encouraging employee-driven content over corporate messaging to resonate more effec...
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5 workplace challenges holding early career workers back
In this HR Dive article, research highlights that early-career employees face challenges without strong onboarding, mentorship, and workload support, leading to early disengagement. Director Amanda Chaitnarine of McLean & Company emphasizes that extending onboarding beyond the first week — throug...
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Survival to Success: Stay Solvent, Financially Secure Leading In Scary Times
This article from Take The Lead discusses strategies for maintaining financial stability and effective leadership during uncertain times. McLean & Company highlights the importance of proactive planning, transparent communication, and embracing change as opportunities for innovation. By leveragin...
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Press Releases
McLean & Company Releases New Hire & Exit Survey Benchmark Reports to Help HR Plan for the Future of Work
New benchmark reports from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company examine elements that impact the new hire and exit components of the employee lifecycle. Focused on the common themes identified in the firm's data, the reports provide HR leaders and their organizations with valuabl...
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New Future of Work Report From McLean & Company Addresses the Changes Organizations Must Prepare For
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released a new data-driven report, The Future of Work. In the industry report, the firm highlights both current and future key drivers of critical workplace impacts and offers insights on how to help individuals, leaders, and organizations...
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McLean & Company Releases New Organizational Design Guide to Help HR Leaders Adapt to Market Changes and Enhance Employee Experience
In an ever-changing business environment, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company's new resource explains that organizations can ensure operational efficiency, adaptability, and maximization of potential for continuous improvement and sustainability through intentional organizationa...
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McLean & Company Announces CHRO and DEI Panel Discussions to Take Place at McLean Signature 2024, the Industry Event for Future-Focused HR Professionals
McLean & Company, the global HR research and advisory firm and host of the McLean Signature 2024 conference, has shared details surrounding the highly anticipated CHRO and DEI panel discussions, details of which can be found in the McLean Signature 2024 conference agenda.
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Job Redesign Can Help Meet Evolving Employee and Organizational Needs, According to New Guide From HR Research & Advisory Firm McLean & Company
In a new resource designed to help HR optimize individual jobs or job families, McLean & Company highlights that job design is critical to individual and organizational effectiveness. The HR Guide to Job Redesign is intended to help HR leaders determine the best solution and approach to job redes...
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Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company Releases New Resource to Help HR Leaders Effectively Promote HR's Value to Key Audiences
The lack of clarity around HR's role and its value has been a persistent challenge for decades. To help address this challenge, McLean & Company's new resource offers best practices on examining how HR creates value for key audiences, crafting segmented HR value propositions for each audience and...
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Organizations Must Navigate DEI Resistance and Misconceptions to Enable an Inclusive Future for All, Says HR Research & Advisory Firm McLean & Company
According to a new resource from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, HR and DEI leaders face shifting challenges, misconceptions, and resistance in the DEI space as they seek to guide their organizations into an inclusive future of work. Leaders must uncover the root causes of ...
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McLean & Company Reveals New Agenda Details for McLean Signature, the Highly Anticipated Annual Industry Conference for HR Professionals
Global HR research and advisory firm and conference host McLean & Company has recently shared the full McLean Signature 2024 conference agenda. Set for October 27-29 in Las Vegas with speakers from Revvity, the Atlanta Braves, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and Partners Credit Union, a Walt D...
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HR Research & Advisory Firm McLean & Company Named Excellence Awardee in 2024 Canadian HR Awards "Best Service Provider" Category
Citing an all-time high volume and caliber of nominations for 2024, the Canadian HR Awards has recognized McLean & Company for the firm's excellence in providing exceptional services and experiences to its member organizations.
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