Where Research Meets Reality
Research and advisory for the people leading HR, talent, and workforce transformation—practitioner-led, insight-rich, and actually useful.
Our Services
Here’s how we help teams cut through the noise and move from ideas to impact—whether through research, community, or hands-on strategy work.
Research
Our research is built for action—real data, real stories, and analysis that cuts through hype to show what’s actually working.
Human Centric AI Council (HCAIC)
The Human-Centric AI Council brings together practitioners and partners building the future of HR—responsibly, and together.
Strategy Workshops
Focused sessions that get the right people in the room, align priorities, and turn ideas into a plan moves the organization forward and grows with you.
Advisory Engagements
Partnerships that turn insight into motion. We help teams connect strategy to execution and move with clarity.
Meet The Team
We’ve all been in the seat, built the teams, and felt the pain. kyle & co turns that real-world experience into research and guidance that actually works.
Jake Paul
Head of Product Innovation
Product builder and practitioner who turns complex ideas into tools that make work, well, work.
Emily Wares
Head of Solutions Consulting
Solutions pro who’s been in the trenches with global TA teams, making big systems actually deliver on their promise.
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2026 Trends Shaping HR
Every January, HR and talent leaders are inundated with predictions about what’s coming next. New year, new buzzwords, same promises. AI will “transform everything.”Skills will
From W-2 to WTF Took So Long? Why I’m Joining Kyle & Co
For most of my career, I’ve been a good little corporate soldier. W-2’d up, PTO accrued, stock options offered (and rarely vested). I’m risk averse,
Two Cities. Two Stories. One Big Move for Kyle & Co.
One of the most rewarding parts of my career is the opportunity to meet some incredible people. Founders, disruptors, investors, builders, buyers, leaders, challengers—I’ve met