5 Steps to Elevate Learning and Development Programs for Employees

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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 […]

Top 3 HR Skills to Strengthen in the New Year

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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

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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

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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 […]

How To Stay Focused at Work: Leading Through Turbulence

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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 […]