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What are the Benefits of Mentoring Programs?

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Mentoring allows people to learn from one another, providing a path to knowledge transfer. In academic institutions, students can explore education and career possibilities with a mentor, while a recent graduate can get insight into how to chart a career path and connections for future employment. What is a Mentor?

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Why We All Need a Coach or Mentor

Learning Rebels

Coaching and Mentoring Two Different Approaches Coaching and mentoring are two valuable tools for professional development that can help us unlock our full potential and achieve success. The terms coaching and mentoring seem to be used interchangeably – but they are very different approaches with very different goals.

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6 Impactful Employee Resource Group Best Practices

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The Importance of Employee Resource Groups Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) bring a lot of value to companies. Employees who actively participate in employee resource groups are also more likely to recommend their organization to a friend. But first, let’s start with some of the benefits of employee resource groups.

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Mentor Training: Equip Mentors with the Skills They Need

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Mentoring is an age-old practice that has gained new relevance—and organizational support—in today’s workplace. However, programs often fail to realize their full benefits because mentors and mentees aren’t trained. What is a Mentor Training Program? Why Do Mentors and Mentees Need Training?

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Leadership Coaching for Executives through Mentoring

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Mentoring can play a vital role in leadership coaching, as a personalized way to support leaders and help them develop. Often, this is a typical style that mentors use with mentees, especially at the start of a mentoring journey or when the mentor needs to pass on specific knowledge or solutions.

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Bridge the Workforce Skills Gap with Mentoring

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The skills gap also means that companies spend more money and resources on hiring, an expensive proposition. 15% of human resources expenses are allocated towards recruitment efforts. This overall outlook should also guide strategies for the human resources and learning & development functions within an organization.

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3 Outcomes of Reverse Mentoring

Absorb LMS

While mentoring roles of the past were reserved for the most senior members of our society or the executive level of an organization, today’s mentors are present in every generation and in every role. In the past, mentoring was a one-way street—from elder to younger. Adoption of new technology. Retention of employees.

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