An employee experience that starts with the employee
There was no name for what we did. So we named it. Human Capital Development consolidates all of the disparate technology that HR teams herd daily and puts it all together. No more disconnected data in a learning platform and a performance management tool. No more spreadsheets of loose data that don’t connect.
A CEO’s Reflections, and the Path Forward as SkillCycle
A CEO’s Reflections, and the Path Forward as SkillCycle CEO Kristy McCann Flynn reflects on the transformation from GoCoach to SkillCycle, our human capital development platform. This week we launched SkillCycle, a Human Capital Development platform! Yes, we did it! When I created GoCoach 5 years ago, the North Star was always to create an […]
Reduce Workplace Stress: How to Introduce Learning & Development Easily
It’s not an easy time to be an HR professional. Workplace stress is on the rise, budgets are tightening, and talent is getting harder to find. Addressing these challenges can feel like walking on a tightrope–and according to McKinsey, “the tightrope has never been this taut.” This is why understanding how to introduce learning and development easily is critical.
How To Prepare For The Worst Part Of The Job
The best yet the worst compliment I ever received during my 20+ year career in HR was given by numerous people on how good of a job I did at laying them off. No, it’s not sarcasm nor a joke, but a lesson to be learned. Working in HR is a double edged sword; while caring for your employees, you find yourself being the bearer of a lot of bad news.
Everyone Deserves To Live, Learn, And Grow Safely
It’s Pride Month once again, and I’ve never been so happy. Why? Because it shows how far something can go when it’s rooted in love. It also gives us hope that we can secure the right to dignity and inclusion for all of our family, friends, and neighbors who still feel the need to hide in the shadows.
Here’s Why Investing In Your Workforce Provides A Greater Return Than Rewarding C-Suite Residents
This month, pharma company Moderna’s new CFO Jorge Gomez spent just one day on the job and walked away with $700,000. When Moderna found out his on-the-job behavior was being investigated by his former employer, they pushed him out the door along with the severance check required by his contract: an entire year’s salary.
What Employees Want Companies To Teach Them
Employees are looking for workplaces that prioritize their growth. This includes offering coaching and learning and development opportunities to succeed. It’s critical to invest in your talent to retain it.
How Not To Burn Out Your HR Staff & Employees
Burnout in HR too often occurs, staff is overworked and tired with little to no resources to support. After over a 20 year career in HR, our CEO and Co-founder, Kristy McCann has witnessed this time and time again. Check out our blog with our recommended resources to learn the ways not to burnout your team.
Make No Mistake: Soft Skills Are Key To Employee Prosperity
Find the 13 necessary soft skills in order to have employee success. Soft skills are often overlooked in comparison to hard skill but are equally as important in the workplace. These include attentive-listening, empathy and curiosity.
What The Media Is Getting Wrong About The Great Resignation
Are you tired of hearing and reading about the Great Resignation everywhere you turn? I actually wonder if people are quitting based on the media influence and the hype. Being in HR for 20 years, there has always been turnover
