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New report examines drivers of employee engagement
Charity Village highlights McLean & Company's Employee Engagement Trends Report 2025, revealing that organizations proactively measuring and addressing engagement data are better equipped to navigate uncertainties and maintain workforce productivity. The report indicates that 62.6% of employees a...
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Payroll accuracy helps productivity – and reduces liability
This HRD Canada article emphasizes that precise payroll compliance is crucial for building trust, boosting productivity, and ensuring employee well-being. Lisa Highfield, Principal Director, Research and Advisory Services at McLean & Company underscores that accurate payroll systems not only enha...
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Customize pre-employment assessments to reduce risk of bad hires, McLean says
In this article from HR Dive, McLean & Company recommends a structured, multi-step approach that leverages tailored assessments to improve hiring accuracy, enhance candidate experience, and support long-term talent success. Senior Vice President Karen Mann shares that customizing pre-employment a...
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5 challenges of AI in recruitment
Director Will Howard emphasizes that while AI can bring efficiencies to the hiring process, it also introduces new challenges - including bias, data privacy risks, and poor candidate experiences. In this piece from TechTarget, McLean & Company highlights that HR must remain actively involved in A...
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HR & IT: The new power couple for workforce transformation
Lisa Highfield, Principal Director of HR Technology and AI at McLean & Company, emphasizes the critical collaboration between HR and IT leaders in driving workforce transformation. In this Guild article, Lisa highlights that economic pressures and rapid technological advancements necessitate a h...
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14 Steps To Safeguarding Assets And Ensuring Smooth Transitions Post-Acquisition
This Forbes article outlines 14 strategies for protecting assets and facilitating seamless transitions after acquisitions. McLean & Company highlights the importance of early HR involvement, coordinated communication, and cultural integration in mergers and acquisitions to maintain organizational...
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Enhancing Hiring Success with Tailored Assessments by McLean
McLean & Company emphasizes the critical role of customized pre-employment assessments in improving hiring outcomes. By aligning evaluations with specific organizational competencies and culture, companies can make more informed decisions, reduce turnover, and enhance overall productivity. The fi...
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Wellbeing initiatives aren't working, where can employers improve?
Despite significant investments, many workplace wellbeing initiatives fail due to their standalone nature and misalignment with employee needs. Kelly Berte, Practice Lead at McLean & Company, emphasizes that effective programs must move beyond superficial perks to address challenges employees fac...
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The Evolving Landscape of Employee Wellbeing
Dana Weidinger discusses the growing emphasis on comprehensive employee wellbeing strategies in the modern workplace. McLean & Company underscores that organizations adopting holistic wellness programs - addressing physical health, mental wellness, work-life balance, and personal development - ar...
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Press Releases
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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Emotions Play a Critical Role in the Workplace - Emotional Health Is a Priority in the Future of Work, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
In a new thought leadership resource, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company highlights that although there has historically been little room for emotions in the workplace, future-focused organizations have a responsibility to drive a healthy emotional culture for employees or else...
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McLean & Company Launches New Learning & Development Resource Center and Learning Content Library to Streamline Member Experience
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has launched its Learning & Development (L&D) Resource Center and Learning Content Library to help HR professionals find the right resources to support them wherever they are in their L&D journey, create learning pathways that align with organ...
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Adopting Trauma-Aware Organizational Practices Fosters a Safe Workplace for All in the Future of Work, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
In a new industry resource, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company explains that experiencing trauma can significantly and negatively impact employee health and wellbeing and, in turn, organizational outcomes. The firm's insights outline how organizations can provide safe work envi...
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Organizations With an Effective Employee Listening Strategy Are More Likely to Foster Creativity, Inclusion, and Loyalty: New Research From HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
Employee listening contributes to greater organizational and people outcomes, according to a new resource from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company. When organizations actively listen to employees, they are more likely to cultivate creativity, a sense of belonging, and a commitme...
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McLean & Company Named 2024 Winner by Canadian HR Reporter in Two Readers' Choice Awards Categories
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has been awarded Canadian HR Reporter's Readers' Choice Award in two categories in 2024. The honors are a recognition of the firm's excellence in enabling professional development and employee engagement evaluation for its members.
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