The Irreplaceable Value of Human-Centered Employee Performance and Development
The Irreplaceable Value of Human-Centered Employee Performance and Development September 25, 2024 — Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle In today’s tech-driven world, the importance of human coaching in the workplace often gets overshadowed by AI solutions. However, at the heart of effective employee growth lies a crucial factor: the human element. Let’s explore […]
What Is a Performance Review Doing for Your Employees?
What Is a Performance Review Doing for Your Employees? By Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle May 28, 2025 Annual performance review season eats up resources in most organizations, but rarely drives the meaningful performance improvement needed for growth. It’s a reality that is causing many executives to wonder: What is a performance review […]
Employee Feedback is Uncomfortable — That’s a Good Thing
Employee Feedback is Uncomfortable — That’s a Good Thing September 18, 2024 — Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle Let’s talk about employee feedback. It’s important for growth and learning, but it’s a touchy subject. Receiving performance feedback can be challenging for employees because it can trigger natural instincts of self-preservation and fear. Why […]
Focus on Talent: Move Beyond the Year-End Performance Review
Focus on Talent: Move Beyond the Year-End Performance Review August 1st, 2024 – Tori Rochlen Managing performance should be about supporting your people to reach their full potential. Unfortunately, many organizations remain stuck in cycles that prioritize the year-end performance review cycle over one of their greatest assets — their talent. “Talent experience is perhaps […]
5 Learning and Development KPIs You Should Be Tracking
5 Learning and Development KPIs You Should Be Tracking May 28th, 2025 – Tori Rochlen Developing your people through learning programs is essential, but you’ll need to tie these efforts to broader organizational goals. Tracking learning and development KPIs (key performance indicators) can help you evaluate whether your programming is effective or if it needs […]
Leveraging AI at Work to Nurture a High-Performing Culture
Leveraging AI at Work to Nurture a High-Performing Culture July 15th, 2024 – Tori Rochlen When people consider the impact of AI at work, many do so warily, with concerns about job security and inevitable change. And certainly, change is moving quickly. Over 8 million occupational shifts took place between 2019 and 2022, with another […]
HR Practices to Improve Company Culture: Become a Cultural Architect
HR Practices to Improve Company Culture: Become a Cultural Architect October 17th, 2025 – Tori Rochlen Ever walked into an office and instantly felt the vibe? That is company culture at work. As an HR professional, you might be asking, how can HR improve company culture and create a workplace that buzzes with energy and […]
3 Steps to a Talent Development Program That Resonates
3 Steps to Build a Talent Development Program That Works May 25th, 2025 – Tori Rochlen If you’re struggling with employee retention and turnover, it may be time to examine the learning and development opportunities you offer. For many organizations, creating a robust talent development program that incorporates company and employee goals can help. “When […]
HR Data Analytics: Connect People Data to Company Outcomes
HR Data Analytics: Connect People Data to Company Outcomes June 29th, 2024 – Tori Rochlen Your HR data analytics can reflect what’s happening in the company, helping you proactively address employee concerns. However, moving from collecting to leveraging people data isn’t always easy. Because this data isn’t seen as tangible or easily acted upon, others […]
Six Tips to Develop Continuous Learning and Development in Hybrid and Remote Teams
6 Tips to Develop Talent in Hybrid and Remote Teams June 26th, 2024 – Tori Rochlen Remote and hybrid work arrangements have become commonplace in many industries. With these arrangements comes the need for companies to adapt how they develop talent. “Companies are facing engagement issues,” says Rebecca Taylor, CCO and Co-founder of SkillCycle. “Some […]
