Celebrate National Mentoring Month this January! Explore our Guide
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Burnout is a serious problem for employees and employers alike. Employees are burning out at record levels, whether it’s due to the aftermath of the pandemic, a problematic workplace, or a volatile social, economic and political climate. According to Gallup, 76 percent of employees experience burnout in the workplace at least some of the time. That’s alarmingly high. Examples … Read more ›
Mentorship is a powerful tool for employees and employers. It can bolster engagement in the workplace, provide a sense of meaning and build long-lasting relationships. From an organizational standpoint, it can also be a tool for skill development, prepare employees to take on leadership roles and improve employee retention. But a successful mentoring relationship doesn’t happen without intention. Organizations, mentors, … Read more ›
Between the pandemic and the Great Reshuffle, the world of work has changed drastically in just the past few years. Finding quality employees with the right skills has become a serious challenge for employers. Meanwhile, many employees are seeking new opportunities, either because they want to take a new direction and establish a new work/life balance or they’ve been displaced … Read more ›
What is Talent Development? Talent development is the organizational process of positioning employees for career advancement in a way that aligns with the company’s mission. This includes identifying workers’ aptitude and goals and helping them develop the knowledge and skills they need to achieve those goals and fill the needs of the company. Talent development program activities can range from … Read more ›
In today’s volatile business world, it’s extremely important for organizations to engage employees both intellectually and emotionally. According to W. Brad Johnson, author and Johns Hopkins University School of Education faculty associate, workplace mentorship “plays a pivotal role in safeguarding retention and building organizational commitment. By improving employee engagement and retention along with other company initiatives, employee mentorship programs help the company’s bottom … Read more ›
When employers sent workers home during the early days of the pandemic, most planned an eventual return to the office. But two-plus years later, it’s clear that the way we work has changed forever. Perhaps the biggest surprise to many employers is the popularity of hybrid work. Recent surveys have shown that many workers prefer it even to full-time remote … Read more ›
Mentorship is a practice that has helped countless executives make their way to high-level positions, with senior leaders as advisers and allies. Women can especially benefit from mentoring as they seek to overcome traditional barriers to the leadership pipeline. But research shows, women often don’t engage in mentoring at the same rates as men – either because they are unsure … Read more ›
The unexpected loss of key leaders can throw a real wrench into the works for organizations, especially in the current climate of steep competition for talent. Starting a hiring search from scratch can be frustrating, time-consuming and expensive. That’s why it’s imperative for organizations to prepare to replace crucial positions before there’s a frantic need. A proper succession planning process … Read more ›
Whether it’s career guidance, emotional support or skill development, human connection within mentoring can significantly impact nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits serve a variety of missions, and these missions require a unique focus, whether that’s elevating women in the workplace, supporting cancer survivors, developing young people, advancing Hispanic STEM professionals or beyond. Mentoring is an effective solution for providing a supportive space … Read more ›
By Aaron Bright
Workplace sponsorship programs match emerging talent with leaders and influential employees who can help them move ahead in their careers. In today’s world, these programs are especially helpful in boosting advancement for people who have typically been unrepresented, including women and people of color. What does a sponsor do? Sponsors use their experience, clout and connections to actively help their … Read more ›
The Minority Genetic Professionals Network (MGPN) mentoring program facilitates one-to-one mentoring relationships that connect mentees with leaders in the network to foster professional learning and development. MGPN is focused on increasing access to genetic services for communities of color by addressing the limited racial and ethnic diversity among medical genetic professionals. Few high school and undergraduate students are aware of … Read more ›
Many companies have lost good employees over the past few years amidst the Great Resignation/Reshuffle. But that doesn’t mean they are gone forever. As the pandemic eases and former workers’ situations change, many may be looking to return. Former employees accounted for 4.5 percent of all new hires among companies in 2021, up from 3.9 percent in 2019, according to … Read more ›
When it comes to creating a pipeline of leaders, companies have traditionally relied on a simple model—teach employees managerial skills, along with high-level business concepts, then wait for them to apply for leadership roles as they arise. But global HR expert Josh Bersin argues companies can no longer rely on this model. They need to ensure employees have plenty of … Read more ›
Studies show that inclusive workplaces foster belonging, inspire innovation and boost productivity. According to Deloitte research, inclusive organizations are twice as likely to meet or exceed their financial objectives. They’re also six times more likely to be innovative and six times more likely to anticipate and respond effectively to change. But true inclusion can’t be lip service only. When employees … Read more ›
These days, it’s not enough for companies to rely on compensation and classic perks to retain their best employees. According to a 2020 Deloitte survey, lack of career progress was the biggest factor in encouraging employees to look for new employment. It’s easy to see why. Employees are more likely to be engaged in their work when they have a … Read more ›
Amidst the Great Resignation and ensuing Great Reshuffle, finding and keeping good employees has become one of the top challenges facing organizations. According to a 2021 survey by Willis Towers Watson, 73 percent of employers reported having a hard time attracting employees, and 61 percent said they have difficulty keeping the employees they have. This problem with new hire onboarding … Read more ›
There are certain events in our history that have changed the course of our day-to-day lives. WWII led to the baby boomer generation, 9/11 changed global travel, the 2008 Financial Crisis transformed our financial industry. This pandemic will be one of these events, creating clear bifurcation between life before and life after. In other words, life will never return to … Read more ›
Finding a mentor takes a bit of forethought and hard work, but the payoff of that relationship can have a significant positive impact on your career – from quicker advancement and better realization of your career ambitions to guidance and support as you tackle the personal and professional challenges of the workplace. How to Prepare for a Meeting with Your … Read more ›
By Aaron Bright
