Businesses facing the challenge of knowledge drain tied to their aging workforce have good reason to be concerned. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics during the next decade there will be 54 million new job openings. Over half (61.6 percent) will arise from the … Read more
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Taking Advantage of Reverse Mentoring
June 26, 2012
Gone are the days of one-sided mentoring. The latest trend in learning is called “reverse mentoring” and is just an extension of the traditional definition. Reverse mentoring, a type of two-way learning, encourages the mentee to not only learn from their mentor, but also for … Read more
Onboarding: Ensuring Success for New Hires
June 26, 2012
While most companies have some sort of onboarding program, not all are successful. It’s one thing to train a new hire to software, it’s another to introduce them to the culture of the company and make them feel like part of that culture. Leandra Harris, … Read more
8 Building Blocks of Talent Development Mentoring Programs
June 12, 2012
On May 16, 2012, Chronus Corporation was pleased to offer a Webinar entitled “Designing Talent Development Mentoring Programs”. Our featured speaker was Lis Merrick, a recognized mentoring and coaching expert, and president and founder of Coach Mentoring Ltd., headquartered in England. She has helped companies … Read more
IKEA Provides Professional Development For Its Staff
April 12, 2012
The Swedish furniture store IKEA boasts an annual, “Learning & Development” program guide for each of their workers which includes over 45 training opportunities from in-store training, national training and specialized workshops which are intended to help develop and encourage the career goals and leadership … Read more
Professor at UNCC Takes Mentoring Seriously
April 12, 2012
Dr. Bruce Arrigo, a professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UNCC and published author, has served hundreds of students with advice and insight. He believes that mentoring students is, “the most important part of what I do.” To read the full article, click here