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Fewer Mentors, Bigger Problems

CLO Magazine

A 2018 survey from the LeanIn Foundation and SurveyMonkey found that nearly half of male managers felt uncomfortable participating in a common work activity with a woman, such as mentoring, working alone or socializing together. That means about 1 in 6 male managers would hesitate to mentor a woman. Self-Imposed Fear.

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Nurturing collaboration: A CLO’s guide to openness and candor

CLO Magazine

For collaboration to flourish in a workplace, employees need a judgment-free environment that welcomes both hard questions and bold solutions. Your to-do list Here are five ways to encourage open, healthy communications throughout your organization as a CLO. In this article, I will focus on the fear of being honest.

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Free learning & development webinars for June 2022

Limestone Learning

Why not wrap up spring with a free webinar or two? PT: Five Key Success Principles in Building Human-Centric, Networked and Innovative Organizations (Free for ATD members) With the world undergoing constant disruption and customer needs quickly evolving, the Coca-Cola Company recognizes that it needs to innovate constantly.

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Competencies and collaborations for 2022

CLO Magazine

The research was conducted at the heart of the pandemic, and surveyed three key corporate constituencies: talented women, their managers and their mentors. Specific data on how women see themselves changing amidst uncertain times vis a vis how their managers and mentors see them changing. I like to look at it this way: .

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4 Ways to Become the Mentor Your Company Needs

CLO Magazine

Mentors are an important aspect for companies to create and encourage a positive and rewarding work culture. But oftentimes, finding a mentor at work can be an overwhelming and challenging task. Actively trying to be a role model can help you find what you’re looking for in a mentor. Mentorship is a two-way street.

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It’s time to discuss the problem with ‘owning your own development’

CLO Magazine

After that, most of us in white collar roles had access to mentors or could see others who had made transitions — there were models for us to follow. Increase access to programs that connect all employees to mentors, sponsors and coaches. Ensure that credential-bearing programs are available free of charge for all employees.

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Leading by example: Practicing good mental health in the workplace during the holidays

CLO Magazine

There are free resources that are available locally and nationally, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and SAMHSA’s National Helpline. During your team meetings, on-site visits or one-on-one coaching or mentoring sessions, ask your people how they are coping with the holiday stress.