Talent Development: Getting Buy-In From the C-Suite
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
