HR Metrics: Shifting the Conversation From Data to Impact

Learn how to identify, measure, and communicate the HR metrics that align with business goals, drive employee success, and influence decisions.

HR Metrics: Shifting the Conversation From Data to Impact October 17th, 2025 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder HR teams face growing pressure to prove impact, but with so many priorities it’s easy to lose sight of hr metrics that matter. The fix is to connect hr metrics and analytics to business outcomes, so […]

Keep Teams Focused: Employee Engagement Strategies That Work

Effective Human Resource Management Strategies Focusing on Initiatives that Build Strong Employee Engagement and Workplace Connections to Drive Organizational Success and Growt

Keep Teams Focused: Employee Engagement Strategies That Work December 2nd, 2024 – By Andrew Hibschman, VP of Customer Success Distractions in the modern workplace are at an all-time high, from personal responsibilities and constant notifications to global events that pull focus away from work. There’s more need than ever for employee engagement strategies that help […]

HR Tech Planning: Connecting HR Tools to Critical Outcomes

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HR Tech Planning: Connecting HR Tools to Critical Outcomes November 26th, 2024 – By Jeff Reid, COO & CPO of SkillCycle Budgeting season can be full of tough choices, especially when evaluating how to streamline and optimize your HR tools. What’s at stake? Balancing innovation with efficiency and figuring out what tools to keep, cut, […]

Culture Is Established on Trust in Hybrid and Remote Team Building

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How Trust Builds Strong Culture in Hybrid and Remote Teams Sep 24th, 2025 – VP of Customer Success with SkillCycle Workplaces look different today than they did in the past. Gone are the days of a standard 9 to 5 day spent in the office, with many companies instead working to find the right balance […]

How To Stay Focused at Work: Leading Through Turbulence

Work-Life Balance: Seek work-life balance by blending professional duties with personal interests, aiming for overall well-being and a satisfying mix of work

How To Stay Focused at Work: Leading Through Turbulence November 11th, 2024 – By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Leadership is about more than strategy and financial decisions; these are also the people employees look to for stability during a crisis or disruption. When upheaval occurs, leaders must balance supporting employees while modeling […]

Navigating the Noise: Filtering Different Types of Feedback

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Navigating the Noise: Filtering Different Types of Feedback Sep 27th, 2025 – By Jeff Reid, COO & CPO of SkillCycle Employees often have mixed feelings when their managers and leaders start providing more feedback on the job. Why? Evaluating different types of feedback can be tricky, especially if you’re not accustomed to hearing so much […]

Future-Proofing With AI-Driven Performance Management Tools

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Future-Proofing Workforces With AI-Driven Performance Management in 2025 October 17th, 2025 – By Jeff Reid, COO & CPO of SkillCycle Performance management is evolving fast. Hybrid work, shifting priorities, and skills gaps demand clearer visibility and faster coaching loops. This is where AI in performance management becomes practical. Used well, AI performance management tools turn […]

Moving Beyond Compliance: Employee Engagement Ideas

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Moving Beyond Checking Boxes: Employee Engagement Ideas October 15th, 2024 – By Andrew Hibschman, VP of Customer Success with SkillCycle Many organizations introduce performance management systems with the best intentions to set clear expectations and track employee progress. They develop employee engagement ideas to keep teams connected, but rarely connect them to performance goals. However, […]

More Than Metrics: Build Continuous Performance Improvement

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More Than Metrics: Build Continuous Performance Improvement Sep 26th, 2025 — Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle When it comes to ongoing priorities, performance improvement is naturally top of mind for most leadership teams. Companies need to grow, adapt, and meet objectives to succeed. Yet, many organizations fall into the trap of overemphasizing performance […]

Making the Case for Proactive Employee Experience Management

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Making the Case for Proactive Employee Experience Management September 27, 2024 — Andrew Hibschman, VP of Customer Success with SkillCycle What do your employees think about your workplace? Many organizations struggle to approach employee experience management, often hoping a few high-level ideas will hit the mark for all. While most leaders have good intentions, a […]