The Managerial Blindspot: Why Your Best Performers Struggle as People Managers

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The Managerial Blindspot: Why Your Best Performers Struggle as People Managers July 23rd, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor Meet David, a brilliant data scientist at a fast-growing fintech company. His machine learning models increased customer retention by 18%. His code was clean, his insights sharp, and his technical leadership undeniable. When the senior data science […]

How Do I Create a Talent Development Program That Employees Like?

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How Do I Create a Talent Development Program That Employees Like? June 23rd, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor To create a talent development program that employees genuinely embrace, senior HR leaders must shift from mandatory compliance to voluntary engagement. This requires personalized growth pathways, continuous feedback loops, strategic technology integration, and measurable outcomes that demonstrate […]

What’s the Real ROI of AI-Powered Performance Management for Mid-Size Companies?

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What’s the Real ROI of AI-Powered Performance Management for Mid-Size Companies? June 11, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder The real ROI of AI-powered performance management for mid-size companies includes time savings, enhanced decision-making, improved employee engagement, and reduced turnover. Typically, these companies see tangible ROI within 6-12 months, driven by increased productivity […]