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Thriving Together: The Power of Connection at Work
Note: HR Spotlight
Loneliness is on the rise, and it's affecting the workplace, too. Addressing loneliness by encouraging connection in the workplace will create positive change at both the organizational and individual levels.
Now more than ever, in an epidemic of loneliness and technology-enabled remote and hybrid work, organizations must prioritize and nurture connection at work.If you are interested in learning more about our research and services, please reach out to jcampbell@mcleanco.com.Works CitedCotton, Jill. “Lonely at work? What to do when feeling isolated.”
Inclusive Onboarding
Note: HR Spotlight
In a competitive talent landscape, inclusive onboarding both improves the employee experience and helps the organization become an employer of choice. Every onboarding program has an opportunity to be more inclusive.
Ensure workplaces are accessible: Provide coverage of home office and work expenses for virtual new hires.Offer multiple spaces in-office for employees to work (e.g. not everyone will thrive in an open-concept workspace).In hybrid environments, coordinate in-office time for in-person interactions and events.
Sustain Work-From-Home
Blueprint: Culture
Sustain Work-From-Home Executive Briefing
Note: Culture
Use this briefing to make the case to your executives for developing a sustainable work-from-home (WFH) program.
Workshop Overview: Sustain Work-From-Home
Note: Culture
Engage McLean & Company facilitators to lead your team through the Sustain Work-From-Home workshop.
Creating Inclusive Online and Blended Learning Spaces and Products
Note: HR Spotlight
To care for all learners and foster effective learning solutions, facilitators of remote courses must ensure virtual delivery channels, learning methods, and content are accessible and inclusive. This article reflects on how to create more welcoming learning spaces and promote a sense of...
According to McLean & Company’s recent HR Trends Report, enabling learning and development remains a top priority for organizations in 2023, but their focus on the long-term work required for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is decreasing.
Introducing Dana Nagengast, Senior Executive Advisor at McLean & Company
Note: HR Spotlight
In this Q&A, Dana Nagengast talks about her career, what drew her to this role, and what advice she would give to new HR leaders.
Intentionally make time to schedule informal connections with others, whether it’s grabbing coffee or lunch or attending after-hour gatherings – virtual or in-person. Creating a diverse network of relationships both inside and outside your organization can be instrumental along your journey.
Develop a Holistic Digital HR Strategy
Blueprint: HR Technology & Operations
Workshop Overview: Develop a Holistic Digital HR Strategy
Note: HR Technology & Operations
Engage McLean & Company facilitators to lead your team through the Digital HR Strategy workshop.
HR’s Role in Empowering a Highly Productive Hybrid Workforce
Note: HR Spotlight
There are many benefits to hybrid work, however, many organizations are still concerned about productivity. Research can help address productivity concerns as it has found that hybrid work models show improved productivity.
The 2021 Global Workplace Analytics and Design Public Group’s The Business Case for Remote Work reported a typical employer saves $11,000 per year for each employee that works remotely two to three days a week. The report found that most employers prefer hybrid models, resulting in one million dollars saved per thousand employees.
Develop a Targeted Flexible Work Program
Blueprint: Culture
Case Studies: Develop a Targeted Flexible Work Program
Note: Culture
Refer to these case studies for examples of develop a targeted flexible work program.
Develop a Targeted Flexible Work Program Executive Briefing
Note: Total Rewards
Use this briefing to make the case for a flexible work program that provides a better work/life balance for employees.
Develop an Impactful High-Potential Program
Blueprint: Talent Management
Online Workshop: Develop an Impactful High-Potential Program
Note: Talent Management
Engage McLean & Company facilitators to lead your team though creating a high-potential program in an workshop online.
Effectively Manage Remote Sales Teams
Blueprint: Learning & Development
Online Leadership Training: Leading Hybrid Teams
Note: Culture
Engage McLean & Company facilitators to guide managers through online training on leading hybrid teams.
Challenging and Caring for Learners in DEI Classrooms
Note: HR Spotlight
When facilitating discussions on sensitive topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a workplace setting, our key responsibilities are to support learners in becoming better critical thinkers, active participants in their own ongoing development, and emotionally intelligent...
To care for all learners:Acknowledge the effects of interpersonal violence, discrimination, and marginalization as tangible experiences, not just theories or abstract ideas that are disconnected from real life.Coach learners to become more aware of communication in virtual environments.
Run Better Meetings
Blueprint: Culture
Run Better Meetings – Executive Brief
Note: Culture
Meetings are hard enough when everyone is in person, never mind when they're virtual or hybrid meetings.
Expand Your Digital Awareness as an Emerging Leader
Blueprint: Learning & Development
Expand Your Digital Awareness as an Emerging Leader – Learning Guide
Note: Learning & Development
Share this guide with emerging leaders to enable them to expand their digital awareness through curiosity, staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends, use technology to their advantage, and advocating for digital awareness within their team.
Develop an Internship Program
Blueprint: Talent Acquisition
Online Workshop: Develop an Internship Program
Note: Talent Acquisition
Engage McLean & Company facilitators to lead your team though creating an internship program in an workshop online.
Equip Managers to Maintain Employee Engagement in a Hybrid World
Blueprint: Learning & Development
Learning in Action: Maintain Employee Engagement in a Hybrid World
Note: Culture
Use this handout to remind learners of core concepts learned in the Maintain Employee Engagement in a Hybrid World training.
Customization Is Key When It Comes to Performance Management Frameworks
Note: Talent Management
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to effective performance management. Every organization has its own culture, structure, strategy, etc., which means that every organization needs a customized performance management framework to suit their specific context. With work-from-home and hybrid...
McLean & Company has training resources to help upskill managers, including Foster Effective Feedback Skills and Train Managers to Coach Employees for High Performance and Development.Crowdsourced Feedback: Performance feedback from anyone other than an employee’s reporting manager, also called multi-source feedback.
Return-to-Office Playbook
Blueprint: Culture
Return-to-Office Executive Briefing
Note: Culture
Use this briefing to make the case for a flexible return-to-office policy to the executive team.
Uncover the Employee Value Proposition
Blueprint: Talent Acquisition
Workshop Overview: Uncover an Impactful Employee Value Proposition
Note: Talent Acquisition
Engage McLean & Company facilitators to lead your team through the Employee Value Proposition workshop.