As you work on making positive changes this year, consider carrying forward the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and the shared wisdom of reverse mentoring. It's not simply about passing on knowledge, it's about building bridges, shaping the future of work, and creating a workplace culture where everyone learns and grows together. Let the magic of reverse mentoring today help shape your workplace in the future.
Read MoreEveryone deserves to have a mentor (or even better, many mentors) throughout their lifetime and career. Ideal mentor-mentee relationships are built on trust and respect. If your business or organization doesn't have a robust online program, team up with some like-minded colleagues, do your research and start on that business case proposal. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.
Read MoreWishing you a holiday season filled with joy, gratitude and the warmth of giving. As the holiday season winds down, it's a time for celebration, reflection, and most importantly, giving back.
Read MoreNow is as good time to have heartfelt conversations with your team and give praise and encouragement wherever and whenever possible. Make someone's day by being compassionate and focus on positive outcomes instead of minor shortfalls.
Setting the right conditions for a positive work environment and ensuring that everyone understands the important role they play in achieving success can be a game changer. People want their personal values to be in harmony with the cultural environment. They want to be happy, inspired and fulfilled at all stages of their career.
Read MoreDo you have mentor circles in your organization? Now more than ever we need connection and community. Implementing mentor circles is one way to pass on the benefits of mentorship to more people in your organization.
Virtual mentoring is an incredible way to enhance learning and development strategies. Investing in the right mentorship program helps organizations build trust with their employees, allows them to upskill their talents, fosters a sense of belonging and retains talent.
Read MoreThe coaching and mentoring space is booming. Sponsorship discussions are also becoming a hot topic related to equity and diversity initiatives.
While all three of these relationships are valuable forms of professional development and support, they may serve different purposes and involve distinct roles and dynamics.
Read MoreEveryone deserves to experience the value of mentorship, both as a mentor and mentee.
There is nothing more rewarding than giving back and helping people reach their full potential, whether it's in the workplace, in the community and around the world.
Read MoreThere are many techniques that leaders can use to enhance communication and make better connections with their employees, business partners, customers and the public. Internal communication is a key driver of employee engagement and a factor to determine whether employees stay committed, connected, satisfied and inspired in their job.
Read MoreTaking care of our mental health at home and in the workplace is important for people’s overall well-being.
Everyone deserves a healthy work environment where they feel valued and respected, are given the chance to flourish, and have the right resources when they need them.
Read MoreSetting your teams and employees up for success doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply, invest in your people. They are your most precious resources.
Read MoreThere needs to be radical moves to improve positive work environments where women are respected, empowered and given equal rights in society. Let’s keep pushing boundaries to break down barriers, strengthen allyships and embrace equity to the fullest.
Read MoreOver the years, there has been a shift in business and organizational priorities as it relates to being more socially responsible and giving back to the community. It’s about doing the right thing.
Read MoreMentors share their knowledge and expertise, treat you with respect and compassion, are great communicators, and give you valuable advice to set you up for success. They have a positive impact professionally and personally and often change the trajectory of one’s career or life-changing decision.
Read MoreMargaret knew it was going to be a bad day when she arrived at work to find half her team out for a smoke in the parking lot at 9:15 (including a number of non-smokers) and the other half sending worried notes, hoping to book a Teams meeting.
Read MoreHow can leaders create diverse and inclusive workplaces? Implement sponsorship and allyship. Coach and thought leader, Salima Valji explains that sponsorship is a key allyship strategy, especially for women and women of colour.
Read MoreDoes your organization have flex appeal? During the pandemic employees around the world had no choice but to work from home. Today, your employees value flexibility. While you reflect on the future of work and where it’s going, consider how your organization will create a workplace that is truly flexible for all of your employees.
Read MoreThe traditional 9-to-5 work week is no longer the only way to work. The pandemic provided employees greater flexibility with the shift to remote work. Flexibility in when and where we work has become a priority for many of our employees post-pandemic. While organizations continue to explore flexibility at work, it’s important to understand the emergence of flexible work and how it is implemented in the workplace.
When investing in the growth and development of your employees, you have various opportunities to choose from including mentoring, coaching, or sponsorship. Understanding the difference between the three practices are important when deciding how you’d like to support your employees and determining which is essential to their professional development.
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