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Best PracticesFour Ways Mentoring Supports Employee Wellbeing and Mental HealthHybrid working has brought about many benefits. Flexible working became more of the norm, rather than a rare perk that only some companies provide. Employees are spending less time commuting—which before the pandemic was a significant source of stress for many. But with any unprecedented arrangement comes unintended consequences. So far, research and anecdotal evidence…
Best PracticesBenefits of ERGs: Creating Belonging in the WorkplaceAs workplaces focus more on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), many organizations are realizing the importance of the “I” in that equation—inclusion. Representation is key, but ultimately, employees need to feel valued and included to live up to their full potential and remain at an organization. For the full definition and the roles that make…
Best PracticesWhat Effective Mentoring Looks Like in the Hybrid WorkplaceThe coronavirus pandemic has made work and personal lives more blended, and a lot has changed for both employees and employers. There is more on people’s minds, and more disruptions and distractions that can take up mental energy. People also don’t have the same allegiance or loyalty to their employers that they once did since…
Best PracticesSuccessful Mentoring Programs: LMI’s 1-to-1 Employee MentoringToday, more and more companies are turning to mentoring to elevate their inclusive strategy within their employee experience. For government consultancy LMI, formalizing their already existing informal mentoring culture in order to better serve their employe population just made sense. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI…
MentoringCan Reverse Mentoring Programs Build Inclusive Workplaces?Diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace has never been more important. Top business thinkers have made the case for years that diverse workforces drive innovation and financial success, with real results to back them up. However, recent events—including the global pandemic, which has vastly altered the way we work, and a…
Best PracticesMentoring Platform: Should You Build One or Buy One?You’ve decided mentoring is an ideal strategy for developing, growing and retaining top talent within your organization. Congrats, you’ve completed an important first step. Maybe you’ve even tested your mentoring theory in the form of an informal mentoring program. But now you’ve hit the next hurdle — do you need a mentoring platform? Five…
Best PracticesHow to Promote Wellbeing at WorkMarket leaders know that you can’t achieve high profitability without building and caring for a robust and stable workforce. More and more, companies are realizing that their employees are more than the sum of their working hours, sales, or innovation. Your employees are people, first and foremost, and they spend a large portion of their…
Best PracticesCoaching vs Mentoring: What’s the Difference?Coaching and mentoring are effective personal and professional development tools. Employees with mentors or coaches are likely to report higher job satisfaction, organizational commitment, compensation and promotions. When deciding between coaching vs mentoring, it’s important to know that both significantly enhance an employee’s personal and professional growth and their fulfillment at work. Coaching is a…
Best PracticesWhy Colleges Should Be Supporting Students With MentorsOne of the main goals of universities is to help students thrive and succeed in any way they can, preparing them for the real world after graduation. Sometimes it can be really difficult for students to make that transition, but mentoring provides extra support that can help new students find their footing in college or…
Best PracticesWhy Having Friends at Work Can Help You and Your TeamEveryone has different types of friends; each kind of friend plays a different role in your life. There are friends you have fun with, those who give great advice, those who support you, those who push you to be the best version of yourself, and more. Some friends perform several of these roles. The same…
Best PracticesMentorship Topics to Discuss with Mentors & MenteesWhether you’re a mentor guiding someone through their career journey or a mentee seeking guidance, creating a mentoring meeting agenda and a set of mentoring topics can be a game-changer. It presents both parties with an idea of what to discuss and establishes parameters around what you would like or not like to discuss. In…
Best PracticesFour Benefits of Virtual Mentoring ProgramsThe day the World Health Organization announced a global pandemic, marked a new era for professional life as we knew it. This abrupt and sudden change was jarring for everyone involved. As organizations look to keep employees engaged and connected, many are turning to virtual mentorship for help. How can companies, businesses and organizations pivot…