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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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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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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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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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Competency Frameworks Essential for Strengthening HR Strategies
McLean & Company underscores that a well-defined competency framework is essential for effective talent management. In this Mexico Business News article, HR leaders discuss how organizations can leverage competency frameworks to enhance recruitment, leadership development, and employee retention ...
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Press Releases
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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HR and Organizational Leaders Must Collaborate to Build an AI Strategy That Enables Success and Mitigates Risk, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
New research from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company suggests that as artificial intelligence (AI) solutions become increasingly commercially feasible and available for organizations, HR and organizational leaders must work together to determine the potential benefits, risks, a...
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McLean Signature, the Premier Event For Future-Focused HR Professionals From McLean & Company, Announces Agenda Details for October 2024
The announcement of the official agenda for the McLean Signature 2024 conference includes speakers from the Atlanta Braves, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and Partners Credit Union, a Walt Disney affiliate, and reveals a variety of sessions, including keynotes, roundtables, working sessions, ...
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In Uncertain Economic Times, Effective HR Cost Optimization Requires Strategic Planning, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
While organizations adapt to fluctuating economic conditions, HR must carefully manage HR team costs to ensure that spending remains fully aligned with organizational strategy and expected business value as part of its role as a strategic organizational partner, according to newly published insig...
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Using Inclusive Language Improves the Employee Experience and Increases Likelihood of Talent Retention: New HR Guide From McLean & Company
As inclusion and the employee experience continue to gain traction amid organizational priorities, inclusive language plays a key role in fostering an inclusive workplace culture, according to a new resource from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company.
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Organizations Must Effectively Manage Employee Workload or Risk Increased Disengagement and Turnover: New Resource From McLean & Company
Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, the HR division of Info-Tech Research Group, has released a new guide for HR leaders. The resource provides the information and tools needed to avoid significant organizational risks stemming from ineffective workload management through measu...
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McLean Signature, the Premier Industry Conference for Future-Focused HR Leaders, Announces Keynote Speakers Linda Nazareth and Denise Huskins
McLean Signature, the annual industry conference from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, will bring human resources professionals together from October 27 to 29, 2024, to learn from a variety of keynote speakers and prepare for the future of work.
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New Resource From McLean & Company Suggests Becoming a Skills-Based Organization Is Not Simple or Easy - HR Leaders Will Play Critical Guiding Role
According to new thought leadership research from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, HR leaders must guide organizations past the enticing promises of the theoretical skills-based organization toward more realistic opportunities.
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