Stop the Ping Pong Bal: HR Doesn’t Have to Be Caught in the Middle Anymore
While tech evangelists push visions of AI replacing human judgment in HR, we’re seeing something different. The most forward-thinking people leaders aren’t passive recipients of this future—they’re actively reshaping it.
The First 3 Moves Strategic HR Teams Make (Without Adding More to Your Talent Tech Stack)
The First 3 Moves Strategic HR Teams Make (Without Adding More to Your Talent Tech Stack) April 15th, 2024 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Most HR leaders already know what’s broken. You’re juggling too many tools, patching together disconnected processes, and dealing with platforms that promise to be strategic but often […]
Why Most Talent Development Strategies Fail
Your employees are already using ChatGPT for career advice. Your managers rely on fragmented systems like Lattice or Culture Amp that don’t connect performance to development. And your HR team? They’re stuck trying to prove ROI across disconnected tools.
6 Signs Your HR Functions Need a Transformation (And What to Do About It)
How To Stay Focused at Work: Leading Through Turbulence February 13th – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re reading this, you probably have a nagging feeling that your HR function could be doing more. Maybe you’re tired of being seen as the “policy police” rather than […]
This Is Why Adding Durable Skills Should Be Your Team’s Top Priority
Want Long-Term Value? Build Durable Skills in Your Teams February 5th, 2024 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Durable skills are capabilities that help employees succeed, regardless of how industries or technologies evolve. Foundational strengths like adaptability, communication, and problem-solving aren’t secondary priorities; they are essential as workplaces change. Expanding your team’s […]
Do Your Employees Know The Path Forward?
Personalized Learning Amps Up Alignment — and Performance January 22nd, 2025 – By Andrew Hibschman, VP of Customer Success with SkillCycle Personalized learning can help your employees understand their vital role in your company’s success and how their efforts contribute to overall performance. The benefits flow both ways. According to McKinsey, organizations offering highly effective […]
Top 3 HR Skills to Strengthen in the New Year
Top 3 HR Skills to Strengthen in the New Year January 21st, 2024 – By Jeff Reid, COO & CPO of SkillCyclele The beginning of a new year is a time of reflection and planning, and for HR leaders, it’s an opportunity to focus on building essential HR skills. While much of the HR profession […]
HR Trends 2025: What Really Works in Building a Productive, Human-First Workplace
HR Trends 2025: What Really Works in Building a Productive, Human-First Workplace January 14th, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Let’s face it – the workplace isn’t what it used to be. Remember those mind-numbing training sessions where everyone stared at their phones? Or those annual reviews that felt about as […]
Talent Development: Getting Buy-In From the C-Suite
Securing the resources to implement talent development programs isn’t always easy. HR leaders often struggle to gain meaningful support. At the same time, building a culture that supports learning and closing skills gaps can be essential to driving company performance and employee retention.
The Top Talent Management Trends To Watch in 2025
The Top Talent Management Trends To Watch in 2025 December 20th, 2024 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle The pace of workforce development has accelerated in the past few years. From rapidly expanding markets to new visions for where and how your employees connect and conduct business, navigating change is a constant. […]
