McLean & Company Reveals Top Finalists for 2026 HR Excellence Awards
McLean & Company, a respected name in the realm of HR research and advisory services, has disclosed the finalists for its first-ever HR Excellence Awards, setting the stage for significant recognition in 2026. With 45 innovative organizations nominated, this awards program is a testament to those leveraging insights to enhance employee engagement, strategic alignment, and governance within their HR practices.
The awards emphasize the importance of incorporating employee feedback and data-driven decision-making into human resource management. Laura Hansen-Kohls, the vice president of HR Diagnostics, Advisory Data Insights at McLean, remarked, "This recognition holds particular significance as it reflects genuine employee feedback. The finalists exemplify organizations that prioritize listening to their workforce, foster active participation, and achieve commendable results aligning with corporate goals."
The finalists are categorized across three essential pillars:
1.
Employee Listening
2.
HR Organizational Alignment
3.
HR Management & Governance
Each category further differentiates finalist entries into Small, Medium, and Large/Enterprise segments, ensuring a comprehensive representation across various organizational sizes. The winners will receive their distinguished accolades during a live announcement at the upcoming McLean Signature event in Las Vegas, scheduled for October 6, 2026.
Finalists Overview:
Employee Listening
Small Organizations:
- - AIS Healthcare
- - Alliance Catholic Credit Union
- - Hire Heroes USA
- - WESTconsin Credit Union
- - WorkSafeNB
Medium Organizations:
- - BH Management Services
- - Capital Blue Cross
- - MCAP
- - Riddell Inc.
- - WFG National Title Insurance Company
Large/Enterprise Organizations:
- - Amica Senior Lifestyles
- - Enerflex Ltd.
- - Gildan Activewear, Inc.
- - SE Health
- - TTM Technologies
HR Organizational Alignment
Small Organizations:
- - Currency Exchange International
- - GroupHEALTH Global Benefit Solutions, Inc.
- - Purdys Chocolatier
- - Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA)
- - Utah Retirement Systems
Medium Organizations:
- - Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service
- - Bryant University
- - FYihealth group
- - Technimark
- - TTX Company
Large/Enterprise Organizations:
- - ATS Corporation
- - Covenant Health
- - DexKo Global
- - Navy Federal Credit Union
- - Newrez
HR Management & Governance
Small Organizations:
- - City of Goodyear
- - Collège Boréal
- - Northern Credit Union
- - Saatva
Medium Organizations:
- - City of Greensboro
- - Midland Credit Management
- - MTN Ghana
- - Polyconcept North America
- - Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.
Large/Enterprise Organizations:
- - Ontario Power Generation
- - Sorenson
- - Standard Motor Products, Inc.
- - University of Vermont Health
- - VINCI Construction USA
The awards not only highlight the importance of effective human resource strategies but also serve as a catalyst for continuous improvement in corporate HR practices. Organizations focused on harnessing diagnostic insights from McLean’s research are poised to unlock meaningful changes that benefit employees and employers alike.
As the event approaches, all eyes will be on these remarkable finalists, who stand as examples of excellence in human resource practices. For further details about the HR Excellence Awards, visit McLean & Company's
awards page.