5 Steps to Elevate Learning and Development Programs for Employees

It’s no secret people have been leaving their jobs in massive numbers. The Great Resignation, or Great Reshuffle as it’s often called now, has affected companies worldwide as over 47 million people left their positions in 2021.
How a Human-First Platform Supports the Employee Lifecycle

Employees want to feel valued at work, and companies that meet this need are more likely to retain the talent they require to be successful. The key is understanding the employee lifecycle (how staff experience your organization throughout their career within it), so you can engage individual team members more effectively at each stage.
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. […]
HR Metrics: Shifting the Conversation From Data to Impact

HR teams face increasing pressure to demonstrate their impact, but with too many priorities, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Learning to connect HR metrics to others on the team can help solidify support for established and new HR initiatives.