VUCA Leadership: Thrive by Flipping the Script
VUCA Leadership: Thrive by Flipping the Script March 14th, 2024 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle The Reality of VUCA Leadership Organizations today operate in an environment defined by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA). The term, originally coined by Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus in the 1980s and later adopted by […]
5 Steps to Elevate Learning and Development Programs for Employees
5 Steps to Elevate Learning and Development Programs for Employees March 4th, 2025– By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Economic uncertainty has intensified the need for every employee to contribute greater value than ever before. In an evolving workforce landscape, strategic learning and development programs for employees are no longer a nice-to-have—they’re an […]
How a Human-First Platform Supports the Employee Lifecycle
How a Human-First Platform Impacts the Employee Lifecycle March 3rd, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle 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 […]
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 Sep 25th, 2025 – 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
Talent Development: Getting Buy-In From the C-Suite December 23rd, 2024 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Companies invest in learning and development to retain employees — and because it is a critical factor in building a thriving work culture. However, securing the resources to implement talent development programs isn’t always easy. HR […]
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. […]
