What’s the Risk of Using AI for Talent Development Without Human Context?
What’s the Risk of Using AI for Talent Development Without Human Context? June 2nd, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Using AI to support talent development can create the illusion of progress without actually improving performance or engagement. While AI can surface data and automate tasks, it often fails to provide […]
The Blind Spots of AI at Work: Why Chatbots Can’t Guide Real Growth
The Blind Spots of AI at Work: Why Chatbots Can’t Guide Real Growth May 19th, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle When AI tools first exploded into the workplace, many organizations moved quickly. The promise of efficiency, speed, and reduced overhead was too good to ignore. For some, it felt like […]
Accountability, Interrupted
Accountability, Interrupted May 8thth, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle The conference room fell silent as Marina finished her presentation. The numbers were clear: six months after implementing the new automated decision system, customer complaints had increased by 27%, while employee satisfaction plummeted to historic lows. As Chief Operations Officer, she […]
Leadership Skills Are Rising. Are Companies Paying Attention?
Leadership Skills Are Rising. Are Companies Paying Attention? May 7th, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle In the evolving world of work, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: employees are prioritizing leadership skills like never before. According to new data from the SkillCycle State of Skills Report 2025, the percentage of […]
Aligning Employee Goals and Objectives with Company Goals for High Performance
Aligning Employee Goals and Objectives with Company Goals for High Performance May 1st, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Setting clear and achievable employee goals is foundational to driving productivity and motivation in any organization. However, leaders should also ensure employee performance goals are tied to broader company objectives for the greatest […]
How Technology Improves Employee Performance and Development
How Technology Improves Employee Performance and Development April 27th, 2025 — Jeff Reid, Co-Founder, COO & CPO of SkillCycle It’s pretty standard these days to include technology as a helpful tool in improving employee performance. However, if you’re relying on tech to help drive performance impact, there are a few things to keep in mind. In […]
Stop the Ping Pong Bal: HR Doesn’t Have to Be Caught in the Middle Anymore
Stop the Ping Pong Ball: HR Doesn’t Have to Be Caught in the Middle Anymore April 17th, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle The Endless Back-and-Forth HR has always lived in the middle. Caught between what employers want and what employees need. Between top-down mandates and bottom-up frustrations. Between the pressure […]
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
Why Most Talent Development Strategies Fail (and what to do instead) April 7th, 2024 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle 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 […]
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 […]
