McLean & Company Warns of Outdated Hiring Methods, Offers Five-Step Assessment Framework
Event summary
- McLean & Company's research reveals 67% of HR departments prioritize candidate selection, but only 31% believe they are effective (2023-2025 data).
- The firm's new blueprint, 'Inform Talent Selection Using Optimized Assessments,' provides a five-step framework for improving hiring decisions.
- 65% of HR respondents say skills-based hiring will significantly impact organizational performance (HR Trends Report 2025).
- Only 7% of HR departments have a formal AI strategy despite 59% using AI in talent acquisition (HR Trends Report 2025).
The big picture
McLean & Company's findings highlight a critical gap in HR's ability to make informed hiring decisions amid tighter talent pools and evolving skill demands. The firm's emphasis on optimized assessments and skills-based hiring reflects broader industry trends toward data-driven, capability-focused talent acquisition. The disconnect between AI adoption and strategic readiness underscores the need for guardrails to prevent unintended consequences in hiring processes.
What we're watching
- Assessment Optimization
- How HR leaders implement McLean & Company's five-step framework to improve hiring quality and alignment with business needs.
- AI Governance
- Whether organizations can bridge the gap between AI adoption and formal strategy to mitigate bias and compliance risks.
- Skills-Based Hiring
- The pace at which companies shift from traditional experience-based hiring to structured, data-informed practices.
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