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Oct 29, 2025

Trend Analysis: Workplace Title Inflation Risks

In B2B Daily, the issue of escalating job‑title inflation is explored, citing McLean & Company’s Director of HR Research & Advisory Services, Amani Gharib, who warns that without clearly defined job levels and criteria… internal approaches to job titling, pay grades, and career paths can be subje...

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Oct 22, 2025

Why AI Is Forcing Companies to Rethink What a Job Is

In this FromDayOne piece, McLean & Company’s Principal Director, Research and Advisory, Lisa Highfield, explains that although mass job losses from AI have yet to materialize, the nature of work is shifting dramatically. She emphasizes that human‑AI collaboration is becoming the norm, rather than...

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Oct 16, 2025

Nearly all workers believe in title inflation — and most say it’s on the rise

This piece in HR Dive outlines survey findings showing 92% of workers believe companies hand out grandiose titles to bypass raises, and 15% admit accepting lower pay for a fancier title. McLean & Company’s contributor, Amani Gharib, adds that excessive title inflation can erode culture and create...

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Oct 03, 2025

Executives eye job changes, putting succession planning in the spotlight

In HR Dive, McLean & Company is cited for emphasizing the critical role that communication plays in successful succession outcomes. The article references McLean’s research suggesting that HR should support leadership transitions by guiding succession conversations, advising communicators, and he...

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Sep 29, 2025

The Best HR Service Providers in Canada

By being cited in HRD, McLean is recognized as a thought leader whose research helps define the criteria for what makes a “best-in-class” HR partner. This strengthens McLean’s brand in the Canadian HR services ecosystem and reinforces credibility with Canadian clients and prospects.

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Sep 26, 2025

Facing Difficult Circumstances? 20 Leaders Share Their Best Advice

In this article, Jennifer Rozon, President of McLean & Company, contributes guidance on navigating adversity, such as applying the “24‑hour rule” to allow leaders to reflect before taking action.

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Sep 24, 2025

Hybrid Work Meets AI: McLean & Company's Blueprint for Effective Collaboration

In Complete AI Training, McLean & Company is credited for unveiling its blueprint that integrates hybrid work models with AI adoption to drive productivity and employee experience. The article highlights McLean’s emphasis on aligning policy, tools, and culture to support seamless collaboration ac...

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Sep 16, 2025

Why Reducing Fear Unlocks True Performance

In ASE’s EverythingPeople This Week, McLean & Company is spotlighted among exclusive tools and resources offered to embrace psychological safety. McLean’s contributions includes the importance of fostering environments where employees can speak up, experiment, and admit mistakes without fear.

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Sep 12, 2025

10 Ways To Monitor And Correct Third-Party Job Listings

In this Forbes HR Council article, McLean & Company is among the industry thought‑leaders featured. The firm's President, Jennifer Rozon, shares input on the need for organizations to regularly audit and correct third‑party job listings to prevent misleading information and protect employer reput...

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Nov 03, 2025

Charting the Future of HR Leadership: McLean & Company Introduces CHRO Playbook

In response to the rising complexity and influence of the CHRO role, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has launched the CHRO Playbook, a strategic framework and guided partnership built to help HR leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. Combining a road-tested capab...

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Oct 21, 2025

McLean & Company Launches New HR Benchmarking Advisory Service to Help HR Leaders Move From Metrics to Meaningful Action

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has launched its HR Benchmarking Advisory Service, a first-of-its-kind offering that combines trusted external benchmark data with personalized advisory support to help HR executives transition away from raw numbers and into strategic action. ...

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Oct 16, 2025

Closing the Hiring Gap: McLean & Company Guide Offers Practical Framework for Measuring Quality of Hire

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released its new research piece, Guide to Measuring Quality of Hire, at a time when HR leaders face mounting pressure to maximize investments in recruiting while demonstrating the value of talent selection for long-term business outcomes. ...

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Oct 10, 2025

McLean & Company Reveals Full Agenda for Signature 2025, the Firm's Conference Helping HR Leaders Build Human-Centric, Future Ready Organizations

The official agenda for the McLean Signature 2025 conference, taking place November 2-4 in Houston, Texas, includes speakers from Peloton, Dayforce, Kyndryl, Bruce Power, and GE Appliances. The HR research and advisory firm has also revealed a variety of sessions attendees can expect this year at...

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Oct 07, 2025

McLean & Company Launches HR Benchmarking Report 2025 on Organizational Alignment and HR Management & Governance

McLean & Company, the trusted partner of HR and leadership professionals worldwide, has released its HR Organizational Alignment (HROA) & HR Management & Governance (HRMG) Benchmarking Report 2025. Drawing on responses from over 3,000 organizational leaders and nearly 1,000 HR professionals, th...

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Sep 23, 2025

The Future of Workplace Collaboration: McLean & Company Report Reveals How Workplaces Can Thrive in a Hybrid, AI-Driven World

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released a new report, The Future of Workplace Collaboration, that reveals how organizations must reimagine collaboration amid hybrid work, rapid AI advancements, and changing employee expectations. Drawing on survey data from 467 professi...

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Sep 09, 2025

McLean & Company Launches HR Crisis Response Resource Center to Equip HR Leaders in Times of Disruption

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has launched its HR Crisis Response Resource Center, a comprehensive hub designed to help HR leaders prepare for, respond to, and recover from organizational crises. The new center offers phase-based resources segmented into Prepare, Protect, ...

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Aug 28, 2025

From Overwhelmed to Effective: "Get Started With Lean in HR" Research From McLean & Company Helps Teams Reclaim Capacity

Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released new research insights that demystify Lean methodology for HR leaders. Get Started With Lean in HR offers a practical roadmap for applying Lean principles to core HR functions to empower teams to reduce inefficiencies, reclaim capa...

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Aug 07, 2025

Award-Winning Songwriter & Storytelling Expert Jimmy Yeary to Deliver Keynote at McLean & Company's Signature 2025 HR Conference in Houston

McLean & Company, a global research and advisory firm, has announced award-winning Nashville songwriter and storytelling expert Jimmy Yeary as a keynote speaker for Signature 2025, its flagship HR conference taking place November 2-4 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. Drawing on 30 years in Nash...

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