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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 … Read more ›
By Jennifer Sokolowsky | May 17, 2022
Leadership mentoring is essential for companies. Without it, companies risk promoting leaders who lack the necessary skill, temperament, and understanding of what it means to lead an organization. This article will discuss why mentoring is essential for leadership development and … Read more ›
By Anisa Purbasari | August 21, 2023
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 … Read more ›
By Jen Hubley Luckwaldt | April 12, 2023
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 … Read more ›
By Anisa Purbasari | December 16, 2022
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 … Read more ›
By Jennifer Sokolowsky | June 8, 2023
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 … Read more ›
By Seena Mortazavi | October 10, 2023
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 … Read more ›
By Aaron Bright | November 7, 2023
Hybrid working has brought about many benefits. Flexible working became more of the norm, rather than a rare perk that only some companies provide. Employees are spending less time commuting—which before the pandemic was a significant source of stress for … Read more ›
By Anisa Purbasari | December 6, 2022
As workplaces focus more on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), many organizations are realizing the importance of the “I” in that equation—inclusion. Representation is key, but ultimately, employees need to feel valued and included in order to live up to … Read more ›
By Jennifer Sokolowsky | March 27, 2024
The coronavirus pandemic has made work and personal lives more blended, and a lot has changed for both employees and employers. There is more on people’s minds, and more disruptions and distractions that can take up mental energy. People also … Read more ›
By Amanda Schnieders | October 31, 2022
Today, more and more companies are turning to mentoring to elevate their DEI strategy within their employee experience. For government consultancy LMI, formalizing their already existing informal mentoring culture in order to serve their diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEI&A) … Read more ›
By Amanda Schnieders | January 21, 2022
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has never been more important. Top business thinkers have made the case for years that diverse workforces drive innovation and financial success, with real results to back them up. However, recent events—including … Read more ›
By Jennifer Sokolowsky | April 12, 2024
You’ve decided mentoring is an ideal strategy for developing, growing and retaining top talent within your organization. Congrats, you’ve completed an important first step. Maybe you’ve even tested your mentoring theory in the form of an informal mentoring program. But … Read more ›
By Amanda Schnieders | September 26, 2023
A few years ago, I wrote about the shift from Diversity to Inclusion and how top companies are not only focusing on diversifying their teams but also how to create a more inclusive environment. Unfortunately, not much has changed since … Read more ›
By Seena Mortazavi | October 25, 2023
Mentoring has played a new role in the past year. We’ve seen that first hand from our customers. In times when anxieties about career paths have been replaced with fears about just retaining a job at all, mentors and mentees … Read more ›
By Amanda Schnieders | February 26, 2024
Market leaders know that you can’t achieve high profitability without building and caring for a robust and stable workforce. More and more, companies are realizing that their employees are more than the sum of their working hours, sales, or innovation. … Read more ›
By Amanda Schnieders | April 12, 2023
Coaching and mentoring are effective personal and professional development tools. Employees with mentors or coaches are likely to report higher job satisfaction, organizational commitment, compensation, and promotions. In this article, we’ll delve into the similarities and differences between mentoring and … Read more ›
By Amanda Schnieders | November 9, 2023
One of the main goals of universities is to help students thrive and succeed in any way they can, preparing them for the real world after graduation. Sometimes it can be really difficult for students to make that transition, but … Read more ›
By Harmony Moua | January 23, 2023