Future-Proofing With AI-Driven Performance Management Tools

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Future-Proofing With AI-Driven Performance Management Tools October 21st, 2024 – By Jeff Reid, COO & CPO of SkillCycle Performance management tools can help you track and measure what’s happening in your organization. They can help you leverage AI to bolster your efforts to increase employee and company performance.  The biggest challenge is ensuring data accuracy […]

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 October 2, 2024 — 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 […]

The Irreplaceable Value of Human-Centered Employee Performance and Development

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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 […]

Employee Feedback is Uncomfortable — That’s a Good Thing

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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

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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

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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 […]

Strategic Talent Acquisition Insights

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Strategic Talent Acquisition Insights July 12th, 2024 – Kristy McCann Flynn https://vimeo.com/988567170?share=copy Kristy welcomes Brett Frank in the latest episode HR Confessions The latest episode of the HR Confessions podcast, hosted by Kristy McCann Flynn, delves into the multifaceted role of talent acquisition in shaping the future of businesses. Joined by Brett Frank, a seasoned […]

Leveraging AI at Work to Nurture a High-Performing Culture

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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 […]