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Jul 18, 2025

10 Key Methods For Measuring Return-To-Office Policy Effectiveness

In this Forbes Human Resources Council article, contributors explore how organizations can meaningfully assess the success of return-to-office (RTO) mandates. Jennifer Rozon provides a data-informed perspective, emphasizing that effectiveness should be evaluated through more than just badge swipe...

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Jul 17, 2025

Unlocking belonging in the workplace: Harness the power of belonging to thrive together and drive success in any environment

CharityVillage examines how cultivating belonging can strengthen organizational culture and performance, particularly within purpose-driven sectors. McLean & Company’s research plays a central role in the piece, offering actionable insights into how belonging directly influences retention, engage...

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Jul 08, 2025

Winners of Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025

Canadian HR Reporter announced the winners of the annual Readers’ Choice Awards for HR for 2025. McLean & Company has been recognized for excellence in Employee Engagement Surveys and Leadership & Team Development for 2025.

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Jul 07, 2025

Are your employees ready to become ‘agent bosses’?

Raconteur explores how agentic AI - autonomous AI agents acting with minimal oversight - is poised to transform HR. McLean & Company provides a cautionary viewpoint based on recent research. The firm highlights the risks of piecemeal AI adoption and urges HR teams to lead on governance, readiness...

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Jun 30, 2025

Job skills in demand for 2025 and beyond

Fallan Mitchell, Senior Analyst for HR and Advisory Services at McLean & Company, discusses how the SAR (Situation – Action – Result) framework is used to help candidates articulate soft skills as measurable, results-oriented stories.

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Jun 27, 2025

Generation Z employees say they rely on AI for emotional intelligence

The piece quotes McLean & Company’s guidance warning that over-dependence on AI may undermine soft skills like empathy and personal accountability. HR leaders are advised to create opportunities for interpersonal learning that AI cannot replicate.

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Jun 27, 2025

Losing jobs to AI was just the start, Gen Z is outsourcing emotions too. New reports warn of a looming crisis

This article references insights from McLean & Company regarding Gen Z’s growing reliance on AI for emotional support. McLean cautions that this trend risks diminishing emotional intelligence and underscores the need for HR to balance AI adoption with investment in human-centric skill development.

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Jun 25, 2025

Skeptical about trending workplace terms? You're not alone.

In this article, Grace Ewles discusses skepticism around buzzwords like “quiet quitting”. McLean & Company’s latest research report, Buzzwords: Helpful or Harmful?, is cited in exploring how trending workplace terms - like “quiet quitting” or “rage applying” - can both reflect and distort employe...

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Jun 20, 2025

Enhancing Employee Onboarding: A Strategic Approach from McLean & Company

In this piece by Investors Hangout, they focus on how McLean & Company's research is designed to equip HR leaders with valuable insights and effective strategies to create engaging onboarding experiences. By moving beyond simple orientation, organizations can develop new hires that contribute mea...

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Jul 23, 2025

Why Organizational Redesigns Fail and What to Do About It: McLean & Company Releases New Research on Implementation Strategy for HR Leaders

New research insights published by global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company emphasizes that well-intentioned redesigns fall short without a clear implementation roadmap, strong change leadership, and ongoing optimization.

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Jul 15, 2025

The ROI of Belonging at Work: McLean & Company Research Reveals Why HR Must Build a Culture Where Employees Feel Seen, Heard, and Connected

What does it take to truly thrive as an organization? In an era marked by growing loneliness, disconnection, and change, new research from global HR advisory firm McLean & Company identifies belonging as a critical driver of individual, team, and organizational success. The report highlights how ...

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Jul 08, 2025

McLean & Company Named Winner in Two Categories of the 2025 Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Awards

Global HR research & advisory firm McLean & Company has been recognized by Canadian HR Reporter for excellence in Employee Engagement Surveys and Leadership & Team Development for 2025.

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Jun 24, 2025

Buzzwords in the Workplace: New Research From McLean & Company Warns HR Leaders Against Reactive Responses to Trending Terms

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company's latest research outlines the risks, rewards, and reality behind HR buzzwords, offering a practical framework to help leaders focus on what matters most.

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Jun 20, 2025

Updated HR Research Links Effective Employee Onboarding to Engagement, Retention, and Culture: McLean & Company Resource

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released an updated resource, Develop a Comprehensive Onboarding Program, that contains research insights and expert advice that will help HR leaders build engaging, high-impact onboarding experiences that extend beyond orientation. The fi...

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Jun 05, 2025

Building Resilience: McLean & Company's Research Unveils the Formula for Thriving HR Teams

Research from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company offers HR leaders a practical roadmap for building resilience within their teams. As workplace demands rise, the firm's refreshed blueprint will help HR professionals strengthen their ability to manage stress, navigate change, an...

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May 29, 2025

Future-Ready HR: Agenda Details Released for McLean & Company's Signature 2025 Conference

A first look at the preliminary agenda for Signature 2025 November 2-4 in Houston, Texas, has been unveiled. Hosted by global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, Signature 2025 is the firm's renowned annual conference designed to equip HR leaders with practical strategies and future-f...

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May 06, 2025

Technology Futurist and Author Crystal Washington to Deliver Keynote at McLean & Company's Signature 2025 HR Conference in Houston in November

McLean & Company has announced a prominent keynote speaker for Signature 2025: Crystal Washington, technology futurist, strategist, and bestselling author. Known for her energetic and engaging style, Washington will take the stage at the firm's annual HR conference in Houston in November to help ...

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May 01, 2025

Tailored HR Programs Are the Missing Link for Hourly Employees, says McLean & Company

McLean & Company's latest research uncovers a clear, four-step process to help HR leaders design and deliver HR programs tailored to hourly workers – a critical yet often overlooked segment of the workforce. The firm's research explores the operational barriers and outdated mindsets that have lon...

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