Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has launched its HR Crisis Response Resource Center, a comprehensive hub designed to equip HR leaders with the strategies, tools, and guidance needed to navigate organizational crises with confidence.
The center offers phase-based resources structured around Prepare, Protect, Recover, and Learn, combining practical templates, communication guides, and with direct analyst support. This integrated approach enables HR leaders to act decisively in the moment while building long-term resilience for their organizations.
From natural disasters to cyberattacks and public health emergencies, 2025 has underscored the critical role of HR in managing disruption. In high-pressure environments, HR professionals are often the steady force organizations depend on, yet they frequently face these challenges without a reliable roadmap.
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“When disruption strikes, HR is often the steadying force an organization looks to. But leading through crisis without structured support is an impossible ask. This new resource center provides HR with expert-vetted tools, communication guides, and advisory access to help leaders both respond with confidence and recover with resilience,” said Grace Ewles, Director, HR Research & Advisory Services at McLean & Company.
Key features of the center include:
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Crisis playbooks and emergency response templates tailored for HR functions.
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Communication checklists to ensure clear, empathetic messaging.
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Workforce continuity tools, including redeployment and succession planning.
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Employee wellbeing resources, addressing burnout recovery and psychological safety.
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Business continuity frameworks that balance people needs with organizational performance.
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Facilitated training and analyst consultations to adapt strategies in real time.
“It’s not a matter of if but when a crisis will occur. Every crisis needs a blueprint, and this is ours for HR leaders,” Ewles added.
By positioning HR as both a protector of employees and a driver of business continuity, McLean & Company aims to help organizations transform disruption into opportunity, strengthening resilience in the face of uncertainty.
