How Do I Create a Talent Development Program That Employees Like?
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?
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 […]
AI in Performance Reviews: Balancing Technology and Human Insight in 2025
AI in Performance Reviews: Balancing Technology and Human Insight in 2025 October 15th, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder AI enhances performance reviews by automating admin work and surfacing data-driven insights, while people provide context, empathy, and final judgment. If you are exploring how to use AI for performance review, think of it […]
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 Sep 26th, 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 […]
Finding a Balance: Technical Skills vs Soft Skills in the Workplace
Finding a Balance: Technical Skills vs Soft Skills in the Workplace May 1st, 2025 – SkillCycle https://www.skillcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sequence-01.mp4#t=1 Embracing a focus on skills can enhance your company’s adaptability to market changes and innovation. Yet, many employers struggle to balance technical skills vs. soft skills as they develop their teams and recruit new hires. “Some companies are already […]
Why Human Skills Are More Important Than Hard Skills at Work
Why Human Skills Are More Important Than Hard Skills at Work April 30th, 2025 – SkillCycle https://www.skillcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sequence-02.mp4#t=1 As technological advances continue to influence our workplaces, the skills required to master those technologies are going to change rapidly. Companies will need to prioritize human skills such as communication, leadership, adaptability, collaboration, coaching, empathy, and emotional intelligence. “We’re […]
