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Outdated Methods Are Undermining Hiring Decisions, Says McLean & Company

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With organizations under growing pressure to improve hiring accuracy, McLean & Company’s latest research highlights why traditional talent selection methods are becoming harder to defend. The global HR research and advisory firm warns that poorly designed assessments can limit visibility into candidate fit and weaken hiring decisions at a time when talent choices carry greater business risk. In its newly published blueprint, Inform Talent Selection Using Optimized Assessments, the firm provides HR leaders with a five-step framework to strengthen candidate evaluation and improve quality of hire.

TORONTO, April 21, 2026 /CNW/ – The current hiring market is being defined by tighter talent pools and changing skill demands, and many organizations are making critical hiring decisions without a clear picture of who is truly right for the role due to outdated selection methods. Newly published research from McLean & Company highlights the scale of that challenge: 67% of the average HR department says candidate selection is important to achieving business and HR goals, but only 31% believe they are very effective at it (McLean & Company Management & Governance Diagnostic, 2023-2025). The firm’s research, Inform Talent Selection Using Optimized Assessments, responds to that gap with a practical five-step framework to help HR leaders use assessments more intentionally and make better-informed hiring decisions in the current landscape.

According to the research insights recently published by McLean & Company, thoughtfully designed assessments give organizations a clearer, more defensible way to evaluate talent. Rather than stopping at qualifications, the firm’s recommended approach can help hiring teams better evaluate the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for success, as well as other key factors including culture fit and growth potential. That shift is becoming more important as organizations place greater value on skills-based hiring: the firm’s data indicates that 65% of HR respondents say adopting skills-based hiring practices will have a high impact on organizational performance (McLean & Company, HR Trends Report 2025). In addition, organizations that match individuals with work based on skills and interests are 1.4 times more likely to also have high organizational performance (McLean & Company, HR Trends Report 2025). These findings reinforce the value of structured, data-informed hiring practices that focus on candidate capability rather than relying too heavily on conventional experience alone.

“Every hiring decision is an investment in the organization’s future, but the path to making the right choice is rarely straightforward,” says Adrian Shackelford, practice lead, HR Research & Advisory Services, at McLean & Company. “HR leaders should use assessments as one part of a broader, evidence-based selection process, ensuring they are aligned to role requirements, validated for use, and supported by clear human oversight.”

The HR research and advisory firm’s findings also highlight a growing disconnect between AI adoption and organizational readiness in hiring. According to McLean & Company’s HR Trends Report 2025, while 59% of HR respondents say they are already using AI in talent acquisition, only 7% say they have a formal, documented AI strategy. McLean & Company cautions that without clear guardrails, human oversight, legal alignment, digital fluency, and antifaking measures, AI-enabled assessments can create as many problems as they solve, introducing bias, compliance risk, inaccurate outputs, and misplaced confidence in flawed results.

McLean & Company’s Key Priorities for HR Leaders to Optimize Talent Selection Assessments

To address evolving talent acquisition challenges, McLean & Company recommends a structured and evidence-based approach to candidate selection. The firm’s recently published research outlines the following critical priorities for HR leaders:

Determine the scope of optimization by collecting internal data, analyzing feedback, and identifying where assessment improvements will have the greatest impact for HR and their organizations.Prepare for assessment optimization by engaging key players, reviewing the current talent acquisition process, and inventorying current assessments.Select assessment methods by conducting job analysis, defining selection criteria, and choosing methods aligned to role-specific requirements.Finalize assessment decisions by updating the hiring process, allocating resources, and determining whether to build assessments internally or work with external vendors.Administer and evaluate assessments by setting metrics, training users, monitoring results, and continuously improving the process over time.

The firm’s blueprint, Inform Talent Selection Using Optimized Assessments, includes a five-step framework supported by practical tools and templates to help HR leaders optimize assessments across the selection process. McLean & Company also helps organizations turn these insights into action through its Create a Talent Acquisition Strategy workshop, which supports HR teams in defining strategic objectives, assessing gaps in foundational talent acquisition elements, prioritizing what to address, and selecting the right strategic projects. Together with the firm’s research, the workshop gives HR leaders a practical way to strengthen talent acquisition strategy, align hiring efforts to business needs, and build a more focused, effective approach to candidate selection.

Media Inquiries for McLean & Company HR Analysts and Industry Experts

For exclusive and timely commentary from McLean & Company’s experts and access to the complete Inform Talent Selection Using Optimized Assessments resource, please contact ktame@infotech.com.

About McLean & Company

McLean & Company pairs evidence-based research and immediately applicable tools with deep HR expertise to position organizations to meet today’s needs and prepare for the future. The global HR research and advisory firm’s member organizations enjoy comprehensive resources, full-service diagnostics, workshops, action plans, and advisory services for all levels of HR professionals, from executive leadership and HR leaders to HR team members, that help shape workplaces where everyone thrives.

McLean & Company is a division of Info-Tech Research Group.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact ktame@infotech.com.

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VEVOR Launches “Beat the Heat at Home” Summer Comfort Lineup for Outdoor Living

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HOUSTON, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As summer temperatures climb, staying cool at home shouldn’t require a sky-high electric bill, a cooler full of gas-station ice, or a contractor booked out until September. A smarter approach is gaining traction among American families: investing in the right tools to make outdoor living genuinely comfortable without the premium price tag. VEVOR — a trusted home improvement brand serving over 30 million home creators worldwide — today launches “Beat the Heat at Home,” a summer comfort lineup featuring shade, ice-making, and airflow solutions that deliver pro-level performance so your backyard truly becomes the place to be this summer.

“Summer comfort is not only about staying cool — it is about making outdoor spaces easier to enjoy,” said Gavin Wu, Brand Director at VEVOR. “With this lineup, VEVOR brings pro-level performance into practical home scenarios, helping Home Creators upgrade their backyards, patios, garages, and hosting spaces at exceptional value.”

Cool Living, Cold Drinks, Total Comfort
For most families, a truly comfortable summer day comes down to three things: a shady spot, a steady supply of ice-cold drinks, and enough airflow to keep the evening from feeling stagnant. Traditional solutions — pergolas, commercial ice machines, wired-in fans — often cost thousands or require contractors.

To bridge this gap, VEVOR’s Annual Big Summer Sale officially introduces the “Beat the Heat” collection. Together, the lineup addresses three common summer comfort needs: shade, ice, and airflow, so every corner of the backyard is covered. By delivering pro-level performance in effortless, budget-friendly setups, VEVOR offers Home Creators the ultimate plug-and-play summer cooling experience, making premium seasonal comfort accessible right out of the box.

Create Shade in Minutes
There’s a specific moment every summer host knows too well: the sun shifts, the one shady corner disappears, and suddenly everyone is squinting, relocating chairs, or retreating indoors altogether. It’s the kind of small frustration that quietly ruins an otherwise perfect afternoon.

VEVOR’s Pop-Up Canopy Gazebo was designed for exactly that moment. Available in 10×10, 11.5×11.5, and 12×12 ft configurations, it turns any open stretch of lawn or driveway into a comfortable, shaded gathering space — and it does so in minutes — designed for tool-free setup from the start. The mesh sidewalls earn their keep once evening arrives: mosquitoes stay out while the breeze still flows through, which means dinner can linger as long as the conversation does.

It’s not a permanent structure, and that’s the point. When the season changes or the party moves, the canopy folds back down just as quickly. For homeowners who want shade on their terms, not on a contractor’s timeline, it offers a flexible alternative to permanent shade structures.

Never Run Out of Ice
Few things signal “this gathering is winding down” faster than reaching into a cooler and finding nothing but lukewarm water and half-melted slush. Bags of store-bought ice solve the problem temporarily, but anyone who has made two mid-party runs to the gas station knows the drill gets old fast.

VEVOR’s Commercial Ice Maker Machine helps home hosts keep up with high-demand summer gatherings. Producing up to 130 lbs of ice every 24 hours and holding 33 lbs in its built-in storage bin, it keeps pace with a full afternoon of refills — lemonade pitchers, cocktail shakers, coolers for the kids’ juice boxes, all of it. The stainless-steel build looks at home in a garage bar or outdoor kitchen, and one-touch self-cleaning means maintenance is measured in button presses, not scrub sessions.

Keep the Air Moving
Anyone who has spent a July evening on a covered porch knows the paradox: the roof blocks the sun, but it also traps every degree of rising heat with nowhere to go. The air sits heavy, the ceiling feels lower than it is, and even a beautiful outdoor space starts to feel like something you’d rather admire from behind a glass door with the AC running inside.

VEVOR’s 18-Inch Wall-Mount Fan was built for exactly these in-between spaces that central air can’t reach and a tabletop fan can’t handle. Three-speed settings push up to 4,150 CFM of airflow across patios, enclosed porches, workshops, and garage gyms. That’s the kind of serious air movement that makes a covered space feel open again. With ETL certification and weather-resistant construction, it is designed for covered or semi-outdoor spaces where moisture and humidity are common.

Mounted on the wall and out of the way, it doesn’t eat into floor space or crowd a table. For households looking to cut back on running central AC in every room all day, a well-placed fan in the spaces where the family actually gathers is often the simplest and most cost-effective first step.

The deals are live — don’t leave them on the table.

Cool your summer now: vevor.com/summer-cooling

Shop VEVOR’s Summer Sale: vevor.com/summer-sale

Visit in person: VEVOR Houston Store: 10951 Farm to Market 1960 Road W, Houston

Summer won’t wait. Neither should your backyard. More deals, more summer-ready upgrades — all waiting for you.

About VEVOR
Pro-Level Performance Without the Pro-Level Price. VEVOR is a home improvement brand built for Home Creators who want to upgrade their spaces with practical, high-performing products at exceptional value. From outdoor living and tools to home improvement equipment and everyday project essentials, VEVOR helps people take on upgrades with confidence, efficiency, and value.

Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, supported by a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of more than 15,000 SKUs spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions. VEVOR has supported over 30 million Home Creators worldwide, bringing performance, inspiration, and value to their home improvement projects. For more information, visit www.vevor.com. VEVOR products are also available on Amazon.

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VEVOR Communications Team
media@vevor.com

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YEEDI Delivers Lowest-Ever Pricing on Self-Cleaning Roller Mop Robot Vacuums With Early Prime Day Deals

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Starting June 13, M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS Drop to $399.99, Bringing Advanced Self-Cleaning Roller Mop Technology Into the Sub-$400 Segment

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YEEDI, a home cleaning technology brand focused on practical innovation and high-performance smart home solutions, is kicking off Prime Day early by offering its M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS at their lowest prices ever. Starting June 13, both self-cleaning roller mop robot vacuums are available for just $399.99, allowing shoppers to secure Prime Day pricing ahead of the broader promotional event.

The promotion marks a significant milestone for the category, bringing advanced self-cleaning roller mop technology into the sub-$400 segment and making one of the industry’s most sought-after cleaning innovations more accessible than ever before. As part of YEEDI’s “Less Time Cleaning. More Time Playing.” campaign, inspired by a summer of sports, family moments, and everyday adventures, the brand aims to help consumers spend less time on household chores and more time enjoying the moments that matter most. Complete offer details are available at YEEDI.com.

Bringing Premium Roller Mop Technology to More Homes

Roller mop technology has emerged as one of the most significant innovations in robotic floor cleaning, offering continuous scrubbing performance while automatically cleaning the mop during operation. However, robot vacuums equipped with self-cleaning roller systems have traditionally remained concentrated in premium price segments.

By bringing the M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS to $399.99, YEEDI is expanding access to one of the industry’s most advanced floor-cleaning technologies and establishing a new affordability benchmark for self-cleaning roller mop robot vacuums.

YEEDI M14 PLUS Reaches Its Lowest Price Ever

Available for $399.99 (regularly $599.99), the YEEDI M14 PLUS combines the brand’s OZMO Roller mopping technology with ZeroTangle anti-tangle technology to deliver powerful wet and dry cleaning while minimizing maintenance.

The robot is paired with an automated OMNI Station that handles dust collection, hot-water mop washing, and hot-air drying, reducing the need for manual upkeep. Designed for busy households seeking a hands-free cleaning experience, the M14 PLUS now offers premium functionality at an unprecedented value.

YEEDI S14 PLUS Delivers Flagship Cleaning at 67% Off

Available for $399.99 (regularly $1,199.99), the YEEDI S14 PLUS reaches its lowest price in history and represents one of the most compelling values in the premium robot vacuum category.

Winner of the CES 2025 Indoor Cleaning Technology Innovation Gold Award, the S14 PLUS combines YEEDI’s advanced OZMO Roller system and TruEdge 2.0 Adaptive Edge Cleaning technology for enhanced stain removal and edge-to-edge coverage.

Equipped with 18,000 Pa suction power and ZeroTangle 2.0 technology, the S14 PLUS delivers a flagship cleaning experience at a price point rarely seen in the premium robot vacuum market.

More Prime Day Deals Arrive June 23–26

Following the early access promotion, YEEDI will extend Prime Day deals across a broader selection of robot vacuums from June 23 through June 26, giving consumers even more opportunities to upgrade their home cleaning experience.

Featured offers include the YEEDI M16 Infinity at $449.99 (44% off), the YEEDI S20 Infinity at $699.99, the YEEDI S20 Infinity Ultra at $849.99, and the YEEDI S16 PLUS at $449.99. YEEDI will also introduce two new models: the M12 PRO Gen2 at an introductory price of $339.99 and the C14 PRO PLUS at $279.99.

Consumers can visit YEEDI.com to explore full Prime Day deals, and discover how YEEDI’s smart cleaning technology helps them spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying everyday life.

About YEEDI

YEEDI is a home cleaning technology brand dedicated to making advanced robotic vacuum technology practical, reliable, and accessible for everyday households. Guided by its philosophy of Accessible Innovation, YEEDI focuses on delivering powerful, user-friendly cleaning solutions that prioritize real-world usability, low maintenance, and long-term value.

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/R E P E A T — MEDIA INVITATION – Over 3,000 visitors expected in Montréal to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dead by Daylight/

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The world’s most profitable horror game, created in Montréal by Behaviour Interactive

MONTREAL, June 12, 2026 /CNW/ – Behaviour Interactive invites members of the media to attend the celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of Dead by Daylight, one of the greatest success stories of Québec’s video game industry. The program will include cosplay contests, panels, autograph sessions, gaming stations, and many surprises.

For the occasion, more than 3,000 fans from around the world will gather in Montréal to take part in a full day of festivities at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal. This event will highlight the remarkable journey of a game developed in Québec that has become a global leader, reaching over 70 million players and generating more than 450 highly specialized jobs in Montréal.

WHAT :       Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary Celebrations     

WHEN :       Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

WHERE :    Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal
                    200 de la Commune Street West
                    Montréal, Québec H2Y 4B2

Media representatives will have access to a dedicated space at the Grand Quay.

Interviews can be arranged on-site throughout the day with prior reservation.

Available spokespersons

Rémi Racine, Chief Executive Officer and Co-FounderJosé Ramos, Vice President, Product, Dead by DaylightDave Richard, Senior Creative Director, Dead by DaylightMathieu Côté, Head of Partnerships, Dead by DaylightStéphanie Marchand, Chief Operating OfficerNathan Sellyn, Deputy CEO

Please confirm your attendance at: jmeloche@national.ca

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