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Need development ideas? Consider job shadowing, McLean & Co. says
Job shadowing is a fantastic internal learning and development opportunity, with mutual benefits for the job shadowing participants and the organization when done right, says Associate Vice President Rachel Stewart in this analysis of job shadowing programs from HR Dive.
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Remote workers say they’d return to the office if they get housing benefits—and many would even take those over a pay raise
Rigid RTO mandates can not only bring workers back to the office, but brings risks of decreased employee engagement, talent retention, and detrimental impacts to the employer brand. In the future of work, RTO must be navigated with empathy and flexibility, says LynnAnn Brewer, Executive Advisor.
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Psychological safety is not one-size-fits-all, report says
Conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion are one of the first opportunities to recognize that psychological safety is not a universal experience, explains Director Elysca Fernandes in this report analysis from HR Dive.
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Soaring housing costs drive American workers farther from offices
In this piece that critically examines the impacts of soaring living costs on the workforce, LynnAnn Brewer, Executive Advisor, advocates that leaders must practice empathy and flexibility to mitigate the risks of losing talent.
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Establishing Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Elysca Fernandes, Director, advocates that building psychologically safe workplaces requires acknowledging that employees' unique intersectional characteristics influence how they experience psychological safety at work.
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‘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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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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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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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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Press Releases
New Employee Engagement Trends Report From McLean & Company Highlights Critical Need to Measure and Act With Purpose to Improve Employee Engagement
Like everything else in the world, employee engagement has gone through significant upheaval over the past several years. Employees' relationships with their organizations shifted with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to remote and virtual work, with employee priorities under...
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Organizational Success Is Expanding to Include ESG Performance - HR Plays Critical Role in Implementation, Says McLean & Company
In a continuously evolving regulatory landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are becoming increasingly visible and multifaceted. ESG-related issues are impactful not only to the global population but also to an organization's employees, as ESG initiatives play a role in he...
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HR Teams Are Spending 25% More Time on Talent Acquisition - An Adaptable TA Structure Can Help Alleviate Pressure, Says McLean & Company
Ongoing changes in the economy and labor market continue to cause shifts in organizations' approaches to talent acquisition (TA) landscape. TA teams that do not adapt to these rapid shifts risk structural misalignment and increased stress and burnout as talent pools shrink and candidate behaviors...
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New Talent Marketplace Buyer's Guide Released by HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company for Organizations Seeking to Address Recruitment Challenges
At a time when the state of both the labor market and the economy present recruitment and retention challenges, using an internal talent marketplace and looking inward to identify talent opportunities may be in an organization's best interest. As a complementary resource alongside its key interna...
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McLean & Company Named 2023 Innovative HR Teams Award Winner by HRDC (Human Resources Director Canada)
Amid an ever-evolving and fast-paced human resources landscape, McLean & Company, one of the world's leading HR research and advisory firms, has been named a winner of the 2023 Innovative HR Teams award by well-known industry publication HRDC (Human Resources Director Canada).
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Employee Resource Groups Are in the Spotlight During Black History Month But Require Support From HR All Year, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
As North America continues to celebrate Black History Month, many organizations are looking inward to examine their current DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies and initiatives. Employees from a diverse range of backgrounds want connections in the workplace with one another through com...
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The Full Benefits of Diversity Cannot Be Realized Without an Inclusive Culture That Extends Beyond Black History Month, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
In recent years, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has become a strategic priority for organizations. The positive impacts of workforce diversity initiatives have been especially important in a challenging and competitive labor market in which candidates are considering more than the standar...
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Education Is a Critical Component of DEI Work - Not Only During Black History Month But Year-Round, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
As Black History Month begins tomorrow in the United States and Canada, many organizations will commit or recommit to internal DEI efforts and employee resource groups (ERGs), share inspirational and notable stories of Black excellence, and contribute to Black-led causes and initiatives to demons...
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A Functional Base Pay Structure Is Critical to Managing Labor Costs, an Organization's Single Largest Expense, Says HR Research Firm McLean & Company
Compensation, specifically base pay, is usually the highest organizational cost and a significant factor in employee attraction and retention. In a competitive labor market, organizations must find a way to balance transparent, modern pay structures with organizational needs. In response, McLean ...
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