Middle Management: Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Middle management isn’t doing it wrong – they’re just overwhelmed. Take things off their plate and give them the training they want with our People Success OS.
SkillCycle selected as an EdTechX Awards Finalists

SkillCycle is honored and delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the 2023 EdTechX Generator Award! / EdTechX Skills Award!
Back to Basics: Why Human Capital Development Comes First

According to Gartner, 58% of the workforce needs new skills to get their jobs done. Not to move up within the organization and not to prepare for a future role—but to simply handle the responsibilities of their current positions.
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.
Dragon-Fly Eye & Acting With The Best Of Intent

At SkillCycle, our mission is to make it easy for everyone to grow in their careers, unlock their potential, and achieve greater happiness at work. This month, we came across some incredible lessons which we believe are vital for success in the workplace, which we’re sharing with you here.
How has this last year impacted your people

People have been living with higher levels of stress, working longer hours, and dealing with more grief and anxiety than ever before. Whether your company laid people off or grew headcount (or both) during the pandemic, the level of uncertainty, change, and overall ambiguity has taken its toll on the way your employees function at work.