McLean & Company Names 45 Finalists for Inaugural HR Excellence Awards
Event summary
- McLean & Company announced 45 finalists across three categories for its inaugural HR Excellence Awards.
- Finalists were selected based on their use of diagnostic insights to strengthen employee listening, organizational alignment, and HR management.
- Winners will be announced live at McLean Signature in Las Vegas on October 6, 2026.
- The awards recognize organizations that turn insight into impact using data from McLean & Company's diagnostics.
The big picture
McLean & Company's inaugural HR Excellence Awards highlight a growing trend in the HR industry towards data-driven decision-making. The recognition of organizations that effectively use diagnostic insights to strengthen HR practices underscores the increasing importance of employee feedback and organizational alignment in achieving measurable value. This shift reflects broader industry dynamics where HR is evolving from a support function to a strategic partner in driving organizational success.
What we're watching
- Impact of Recognition
- How the recognition will influence the strategies of the finalist organizations in the coming years.
- Data-Driven HR
- Whether the emphasis on data-driven HR practices will become a standard across the industry.
- Future of Work
- The pace at which organizations adopt advanced HR diagnostics to improve employee experience and organizational outcomes.