Thought Leadership

Moving From Taxonomy to Talent Signals: What It Takes to Be a True Skills-Based Organization

Most companies start their skills-based journey the same way: build a taxonomy, map roles to skills, and ask people to update their profiles. It’s a good start — but it’s also where a lot of efforts stall. Because listing skills isn’t the same as proving they exist, are current, and show up in the work that matters. Let's talk about how to move from taxonomies to trusted talent signals by triangulating skills from multiple sources — including peer-observed skill-in-action through recognition data.

Spark to Signal: How an Impactful Recognition Message Becomes Workforce Insight

Impactful recognition isn’t “thanks for all you do.” It’s a specific, honest snapshot of work: who did what, why it mattered, and how it ties to values and goals. In this post, you’ll see how one well-written recognition message can lift a person in the moment, teach a team what good looks like, and—at scale—turn into real workforce insight leaders can act on.

Why Recognition Is the Missing Link in AI Adoption

AI adoption stalls when trust, safety, and alignment are missing. Here’s how HR can use recognition to reinforce behavior – and measure whether it’s spreading.

Creative Skills: How to Identify, Develop, and Measure Them at Work

Why creative skills matter now: boost problem-solving, adaptability, and engagement. A practical guide for HR leaders to build, assess, and scale creativity.

Goal Alignment at Work: A Complete Guide for HR Leaders and Managers

Goal alignment requires clarity, connection to purpose, and consistent reinforcement. Move beyond goal-setting frameworks to build true alignment at scale with five steps for monitoring and realignment in the evolving world of work.

Employee Reward Programs: What They Are and What They Can Do for Your Business

Discover the power of employee reward programs. Expert insights & practical tips included to motivate your team, and create a positive work culture.

AI and Creativity: Exploring the Impact on Modern Professionals

Explore AI and creativity, how AI drives innovation, streamlines tasks, and boosts collaboration while tackling ethical challenges in creative industries.

Unlock Your Team's Potential: Mastering the Employee Skills Assessment for Peak Performance

Explore effective employee skills assessment strategies to boost productivity, identify skill gaps, and foster continuous growth and development.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Definitions, Benefits, and Examples

Learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and discover how you can implement both of these initiatives within your organization.

Organizational Culture: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How to Shape It

Discover the impact of organizational culture and learn practical tips to shape and strengthen it for business success.

What Is Employee Engagement? Why It Matters and How To Sustain It

Learn about the meaning and importance of employee engagement and discover how you can help your team find meaning in their work.

What Is an Employee Survey? Are They Important in Today's Workplace?

Wondering what an employee survey is and how to conduct one? We break it down along with why they're so important in 2024. Learn more...

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