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🎙️ While We Prep Our 2025 Episodes... Revisit Our Most Sun-Soaked HR Confession! ❄️ As winter storms sweep across the country, warm up with our most revealing HR story yet! Join us for a tale of what happens when a well-meaning executive assistant books the perfect beach resort for a company offsite... without checking page 2 of Google. 🏖️ Perfect for your weekend relaxation! Key takeaways: -Why thorough venue research is non-negotiable -How to navigate cultural differences in global teams -Creating inclusive policies that respect all comfort levels -The art of crisis management in HR -Why every offsite planner needs a post-event recovery plan Plus, discover how an awkward situation turned into an unexpected mentorship opportunity and sparked a new HR career! The perfect weekend listen to remind you that even the most challenging HR moments can lead to growth. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gvQSg5gx #HR #PeopleOps #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #HRLife #CompanyCulture #WeekendVibes #WeekendListening

🎯 The Secret to Securing C-Suite Buy-In for Talent Development Want to transform your learning initiatives into strategic business drivers? In our latest analysis, SkillCycle's CCO and Co-founder Rebecca Taylor ✨ reveals how HR leaders can gain meaningful executive support for talent development programs that deliver real results. Key takeaways from our latest deep dive: 💼 Partnership is key to success - Involve managers and leaders early in conversations about skills needs, making them active collaborators rather than just approvers. 📊 Data tells the story - Organizations with strategic employee development investments see 11% greater profitability and are twice as likely to retain their staff. 🔄 Integration drives results - Connected ecosystems that align learning with organizational goals create clear progression paths and measurable ROI. 💡 "Top performers in critical roles deliver 800% more productivity than average performers in the same roles. When you put talent at the core of your business strategy, the impact is undeniable." Ready to build a stronger learning culture that drives business outcomes? Read the full analysis and schedule a demo to learn how SkillCycle can help connect the dots between talent development and company success! https://lnkd.in/eFe4Je-W #TalentDevelopment #Leadership #HR #LearningCulture

🔮 The Future of Talent Management: What's Coming in 2025 Want to stay ahead of the curve in talent management? In our latest analysis, SkillCycle's CCO and Co-founder Rebecca Taylor ✨ unpacks the critical trends reshaping how organizations develop and retain top talent in 2025. Key takeaways from our latest deep dive: 👥 High performers need more than technical skills — Organizations are recognizing that promoting top contributors requires intentional development of people skills and emotional intelligence to create well-rounded leaders. 🚀 Technical literacy is becoming non-negotiable — HR professionals must master increasingly complex, integrated platforms to maximize the value of their tech stack and make data-driven decisions. 🚀 DEI is evolving into an innovation driver — Forward-thinking companies are reframing diversity of experience as a core strategy for competitive advantage and creative problem-solving. 💡 "Without intentional development, technical expertise can outpace the ability to collaborate, communicate, and inspire, leading to breakdowns in team culture and overall effectiveness." Ready to build stronger, more resilient teams for tomorrow's challenges? Read the full analysis and schedule a demo to learn how SkillCycle can help! https://lnkd.in/erd3iwh6 #TalentManagement #FutureOfWork #Leadership #HR

Ever wonder why HR dreads corporate holiday parties? Our latest episode of HR Confessions pulls back the curtain on what REALLY happens when work celebrations go sideways. Join hosts Rebecca Taylor ✨ and 🏡 Kim Rohrer (she/her) as they dissect a holiday party story that has everything: workplace drama, secret relationships, and uncomfortable revelations that left HR picking up the pieces. Plus, get practical advice on managing workplace celebrations while maintaining professional boundaries. Whether you're in HR or just love a good workplace story, this episode is a must-listen! ✨ Deck the Hall with HR Drama out now! https://lnkd.in/eeRca77e

Are you learning for yourself, or for someone else? It’s a question I find myself coming back to over and over again when talking about skill development. So many of us, especially in work environments, feel pressure to *perform* learning. To check off the training course. To attend the workshop. To improve - but only as it aligns with someone else’s goals or expectations. But learning for someone else is rarely transformational. Real growth happens when we learn for ourselves: - When we choose to develop skills that make us feel stronger, not just more productive. - When curiosity, not obligation, drives us to improve. - When the effort itself becomes the reward - not the checkbox. At SkillCycle, we’ve seen it time and time again: learning and development that prioritizes the person first is what unlocks long-term success for both individuals and businesses. Because when people learn for themselves, they don’t just show up better - they show up more fulfilled, more engaged, and more ready to tackle what’s next. What’s a skill you learned recently just for you? I’d love to hear about it.

🚀 We’re thrilled to share the announcement of the Top- Performer of the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital, on December 10th! SkillCycle Connects Performance Management to 1:1 Coaching & Development. Align individual growth with business objectives through continuous feedback, AI-powered development paths, and skilling. Huge thanks to Kristy McCann Flynn for an incredible performance! A big round of applause for the remarkable talent who has made a lasting impression! 🌟👏

🎯 Transform HR Metrics into Meaningful Business Insights: From Numbers to Impact Curious about turning HR metrics into powerful strategic tools? In our latest blog, SkillCycle's CCO and Co-founder, Rebecca Taylor ✨ offers actionable insights on identifying, measuring, and effectively communicating the HR analytics that truly drive impact. Key takeaways from the blog: -Companies that align people and performance strategies show higher profitability and shareholder returns, with lower earnings volatility -The most impactful HR metrics directly connect to revenue impact (like how upskilling drives sales targets) or cost savings (like improved retention rates) -Success lies in selecting fewer, more meaningful KPIs that clearly demonstrate HR's contribution to top business priorities. 💡 "HR must bridge the gap between what they measure and what the business prioritizes, ensuring their data is aligned and validated." Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eeQk5D5T Ready to elevate your HR analytics? Schedule a demo with SkillCycle to see how we can help. #HRMetrics #PeopleAnalytics #HRStrategy #BusinessImpact #SkillCycle

As HR leaders, we often limit ourselves to traditional resources, but the most innovative People solutions can come from unexpected places - particularly Marketing and Customer Experience. By applying principles like user journey mapping, engagement metrics, and brand voice from these disciplines, we can revolutionize employee experience and drive more meaningful engagement. This week’s featured TroopHR blog post (https://bit.ly/41pAVET) addresses, “Breaking HR’s Echo Chamber - Finding Innovation Beyond Traditional Boundaries,” by Rebecca Taylor ✨, Talent Leader & Cofounder, SkillCycle. Looking beyond HR-specific knowledge helps us build stronger business acumen and create more impactful initiatives that gain executive support. Click here (https://bit.ly/41pAVET) to read the full post now! #HR #PeopleOps #Innovation #EmployeeExperience #BusinessAcumen #JointheTroop

This is probably my favorite #HRConfessions episode so far. Sometimes the biggest learning moments in HR come from the most unexpected situations. In our latest episode, I share a story with 🏡 Kim Rohrer (she/her) about a company's first post-pandemic offsite, which took a surprising turn when someone finally decided to Google the resort location. 😅 Key takeaways: -Why thorough venue research matters (really matters!) -How to handle cultural differences in global teams -Creating inclusive policies that respect all perspectives -The importance of stakeholder alignment in event planning -Why HR professionals need recovery time after major events Plus, hear how this potentially awkward situation actually inspired a new HR career! Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g59uTA9a #HR #PeopleOps #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #HRLife #EmployeeExperience #CompanyCulture #HRProfessionals #PeopleFirst

New Episode Alert: HR Confessions - Sun's Out, HR's Out: A Beach Resort Story Sometimes the biggest learning moments in HR come from the most unexpected situations. In our latest episode, Rebecca Taylor ✨ and 🏡 Kim Rohrer (she/her) share a story about a company's first post-pandemic offsite, which took a surprising turn when someone finally decided to Google the resort location. 😅 Key takeaways: -Why thorough venue research matters (really matters!) -How to handle cultural differences in global teams -Creating inclusive policies that respect all perspectives -The importance of stakeholder alignment in event planning -Why HR professionals need recovery time after major events Plus, hear how this potentially awkward situation actually inspired a new HR career! Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gvQSg5gx #HR #PeopleOps #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #HRLife #EmployeeExperience #CompanyCulture #HRProfessionals #PeopleFirst