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

HR leader presenting data to c-suite to generate buy-in for talent development plans

Securing the resources to implement talent development programs isn’t always easy. HR leaders often struggle to gain meaningful support. At the same time, building a culture that supports learning and closing skills gaps can be essential to driving company performance and employee retention.

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

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 of it.

Moving Beyond Compliance: Employee Engagement Ideas

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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