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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…
Best Practices15 Employee Engagement Strategies for 2026Employee engagement is one of the most important and most prioritized aspects of a business. According to Gallup’s 2026 State of the Global Workplace report, only 31% of U.S. employees are engaged at work, an 11-year low. That means nearly seven in ten are not fully involved in, enthusiastic about, or committed to their work…
Best PracticesRemote Mentoring: Cultivate a Virtual ConnectionFor many of us, working from home has become the new normal. As a result of the pandemic, companies are striving to support millions of remote workers with the power of remote mentoring to keep them effectively engaged and productive. Virtual mentoring delivers powerful and positive effects for remote employees. Investing in mentoring can improve…
Best Practices5 Tips for Running Mentorship Programs for Remote EmployeesEven during more normal times, when work or education occurs on-site and not at makeshift desks at home, there are major benefits to mentorship programs that incorporate the ability to connect virtually.
Best PracticesGender Bias in the Workplace: Spotting It & Tips to Fight ItToxic work cultures and microaggressions continue to plague the workplace for women. But there are steps organizations can take to help combat gender bias.
Best PracticesOnline Mentoring Programs: How Technology Enhances ConnectionOne of the great things about mentoring is the real, human connection that’s created by two or more people. It gets us back to a time before social media – before we considered a “like” a meaningful interaction with another person. Mentoring requires thoughtful conversations, brainstorming and generally diving in deep with someone else. Does…
Best Practices4 Steps to Matching Mentors and MenteesEmployees who are most engaged at work perform 20% better and are 87% less likely to leave the organization. However, without properly matching mentors and mentees, a mentoring program may never reach this kind of impact.
Ideas from Industry5 Reasons to Start a Veteran Mentorship ProgramIn the increasingly competitive job market today, companies are looking for qualified, talented applicants, and they’ll need to provide the right career development programs and opportunities to keep them. Veterans, who make up just over 20 million Americans, are an underutilized resource for companies today. With additional training and specialized skills, veteran employees bring diverse…
Best PracticesFlash Mentoring: One-Time Learning for Self-Driven DevelopmentThe dreaded moment: you have a burning question and no idea where to turn. For most people, this leads to a frantic Google search. But what if you could turn to someone instead of something for answers? With flash mentoring, participants can turn to mentors in order to learn a skill or topic of their choosing in a short amount of time.