With layoffs hitting record levels, AI transforming workplaces, and shifting employee expectations, McLean & Company’s newly released HR Guide to Scenario Planning provides HR leaders with actionable strategies to navigate rapidly evolving workplace trends. The guide offers a structured four-step framework, empowering HR professionals to define clear objectives, conduct detailed analyses, develop comprehensive future scenarios, and implement responsive action plans.

TORONTO, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – As organizations grapple with complex workforce challenges – from mass layoffs to ethical dilemmas posed by rapid AI adoption – global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released its insightful HR Guide to Scenario Planning. This practical guide is designed specifically to assist HR professionals and organizational leaders in anticipating trends, preparing for various future scenarios, and strategically positioning their organizations for sustainable success.

While news headlines comment on disruptions across tech, finance, and healthcare, HR strategy continues to evolve to accommodate organizational shifts, such as moving away from remote and hybrid work and dealing with ongoing challenges with employee burnout and engagement. The firm’s new guide offers HR teams a repeatable process to help them prepare for a broad range of emerging scenarios.

“HR executives and their teams today face complex challenges that require strategic foresight rather than reactive responses and delayed decision-making,” says Maureen Cahill, senior managing partner, Executive Services at McLean & Company. “Our scenario planning research provides HR leaders with practical frameworks to anticipate significant business and workforce shifts, adapt with agility, and proactively prepare the organization to not only survive but thrive amidst a continual sea of change.”

The firm’s recently published HR Guide to Scenario Planning outlines a clear four-step process to help HR respond effectively to evolving organizational challenges:

Set the Objective: Engage key players, review factors that give rise to scenario planning, and determine the scope by identifying the internal and external elements prompting the need for strategic foresight.Scan the Environment:  Conduct a thorough environmental scan to uncover key elements and trends in the macro environment, industry, and organization that will shape future scenarios, and prioritize those elements for planning.Develop Scenarios: Use a structured spectrum approach to create detailed, plausible future narratives that reflect the interaction of key elements and identify leading indicators that signal which scenario may be unfolding.Evaluate Initiatives and Prepare Action Plans: Prepare flexible, scenario-specific action plans and determine which initiatives the organization must start, stop, or continue in response to unfolding conditions, while embedding scenario planning into daily operations.

The question for today’s HR leaders isn’t just whether they are prepared for the next challenge but how effectively they can anticipate it and act decisively. Scenario planning supplies organizations with the tools they need to navigate challenges and emerge more agile and better positioned to shape the future of work. By equipping HR professionals with a rigorous yet flexible methodology, McLean & Company’s scenario planning approach helps organizations stay one step ahead in a constantly shifting world of work.

To access the full HR Guide to Scenario Planning resource, please contact ktame@infotech.com. 

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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 to HR leaders to HR team members, that help shape workplaces where everyone thrives.

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

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FrogData today released the results of the implementation of its FixedOps Mojo platform at Winner Ford, a leading Ford dealership in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The outcome: a dramatic increase in profitability of $300,000 to $400,000 and an uplift of $30/hour in Effective Labor Rate (ELR)—all within just eight months.

This announcement highlights the transformative power of FixedOps Mojo, the next-generation Fixed Operations performance platform built on the FrogData Decision Analytics Platform (FDAP)—the automotive industry’s most advanced analytics engine, purpose-built for dealers.

“We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Michelle Hatzis and the team at Winner Ford for placing their trust in FrogData and embracing the FixedOps Mojo platform,” said Tej Soni, CEO of FrogData. “Their success is a testament to what’s possible when a dealership pairs strong leadership with data-driven decision making. The results at Winner Ford clearly show how impactful FixedOps Mojo can be in driving profitability and operational excellence.”

From Insight to Impact: How Winner Ford Achieved Breakthrough Results

Winner Ford implemented FixedOps Mojo to address a challenge faced by dealerships across the country—transforming raw DMS data into clear, strategic decisions. By leveraging FixedOps Mojo’s real-time analytics and AI-driven insights, Winner Ford was able to:

Identify revenue leaks and plug profit drains

Standardize pricing using SmartMenu for consistency and transparency

Improve technician productivity through better job mix and dispatching

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time to drive accountability

One of the most impactful tools was the Dynamic KPI Dashboard, which enabled continuous evaluation of technician performance, upsell effectiveness, and service process efficiency.

As a result, the dealership achieved:

A $30/hour increase in Effective Labor Rate

A profitability increase of $300K to $400K annually

Standardized pricing across services

Enhanced service manager visibility into operational bottlenecks and productivity metrics

Real Results, Real Voices

“FrogData delivered actionable, easy-to-understand data that was crucial to improving our profitability,” said Dr. Michelle Hatzis, President and CEO of Winner Ford. “FixedOps Mojo had a direct impact on our focus areas—especially our Effective Labor Rate, which increased by at least $30. That’s real money.”

Built on FDAP – The Leading Analytics Platform for Dealers

FixedOps Mojo is powered by the FrogData Decision Analytics Platform (FDAP), trusted by over 1,000 dealerships nationwide. FDAP seamlessly integrates with major Dealer Management Systems (DMS), CRMs, and service management tools to:

Deliver real-time, AI-powered insights

Provide intuitive dashboards for service managers

Enable fast, informed decision-making across operations

Why This Matters for Dealerships Everywhere

Fixed Operations is often the most profitable department in a dealership—but also the most complex. Many dealers struggle to turn their operational data into meaningful, actionable decisions. That’s where FixedOps Mojo stands apart.

By combining advanced data analytics, the right technology platform (FDAP), and the deep domain expertise of the FrogData team, FixedOps Mojo gives dealers the tools they need to:

Uncover hidden revenue opportunities

Improve technician and advisor performance

Track and exceed service KPIs

Standardize pricing and optimize upsells

Deliver consistent, high-quality customer experiences

For dealers looking to boost profitability, improve operational consistency, and gain real-time visibility into performance—FixedOps Mojo is more than a reporting tool. It’s a proven performance engine.

About Winner Ford
Winner Ford is a premier dealership in Cherry Hill, NJ, known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The dealership continues to invest in technologies that improve both the customer and employee experience.

About FrogData
FrogData is the automotive industry’s leading AI-powered analytics provider. Its flagship platform, the FrogData Decision Analytics Platform (FDAP), is used by over 1,000 dealerships to deliver intelligent, actionable insights across all departments—driving measurable improvements in performance and profitability.

Learn more at www.frogdata.com

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ColorCraft, an Orlando-based trade show exhibit design and fabrication company, is excited to welcome Maggie Kremkow as Director of New Business Development.

Kremkow brings over 25 years of industry experience. Throughout her career, she has held business development roles at respected exhibit firms including EWI and Derse, where she partnered with major brands such as Johnson Controls, Meta, Evolus, and Gap. In her new position, she will focus on building and strengthening relationships with both new and existing clients. 

With a background spanning both project management and business development, Kremkow offers a well-rounded perspective that enables her to effectively guide clients through exhibit design, layout, and strategic planning. Her experience allows her to deliver tailored solutions that align with client goals and drive meaningful results.

“I’m excited to join ColorCraft and apply my experience to help clients create exhibits that drive results and support their brand growth” Kremkow commented. “The team’s dedication to quality and detail sets the foundation for truly impactful work, and I look forward to partnering with clients to deliver innovative solutions that make a strong impression on the show floor.”

Davis Hughes, ColorCraft’s VP of Sales, commented “we are thrilled to welcome Maggie to the ColorCraft team. Her depth of experience in business development makes her an incredible asset to our clients and our company. She understands what it takes to create impactful exhibits and lasting partnerships, and we’re excited to have someone of her caliber helping to drive our continued growth.”

Kremkow will be based in Chicago, focusing on expanding ColorCraft’s client relationships and delivering high-quality exhibit solutions to brands seeking to enhance their presence and engagement at trade shows.

About ColorCraft:

ColorCraft is a full-service exhibit agency, driven by over 30 years of experience in the trade show industry. ColorCraft maintains facilities in Orlando, Chicago, and Las Vegas, facilitating on-site support both nationally and internationally.

ColorCraft offers 3D Design & Custom Fabrication for Custom Trade Show Booths/Rentals, Corporate Interiors, Themed Environments, and Mobile Marketing Campaign services, with a portfolio including several Fortune 500 companies.

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