Prince’s Trust Canada partners with Mentorly to Efficiently Connect Veterans with Entrepreneurial Mentors Who is Prince’s Trust Canada? The national charity is on a mission to empower young people and Veterans to build resilient, future-ready communities. Their programs help military Veterans overcome barriers to entrepreneurship and find meaningful employment for a sustainable future.… Continue reading Prince’s Trust Canada uses Mentorly to Scale Mentorship
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Mentorship Best Practices: Lessons From Industry Leaders
Mentorship programs play a vital role in employee job satisfaction, retention rates, and career development. According to Forbes, 70% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs. Learning from successful examples can help employers better train mentors for their teams. This article will contain best practices regarding mentorship you can implement today. Benefits of Mentoring… Continue reading Mentorship Best Practices: Lessons From Industry Leaders
The Link Between Diversity and Inclusion and Effective Mentorship
Diversity and inclusion are vital for the success of any modern business. The two factors also have an undeniable link with effective mentorship. An organization that creates a welcoming environment for all individuals fosters a feeling of acceptance and safety. When a mentee feels respected, valued, and supported, they engage in authentic conversations and relationships,… Continue reading The Link Between Diversity and Inclusion and Effective Mentorship
The Impact of Mentorship on Employee Retention and Career Development. Why belonging matters.
The average tenure at the top 10 tech companies is less than two years. This means that by the time an employee get’s ramped up, they are almost on their way out. According to a study by the Association for Talent Development, higher employee retention is among the top benefits of mentoring programs. Higher employee… Continue reading The Impact of Mentorship on Employee Retention and Career Development. Why belonging matters.
How to Be a Better Mentor: the Secrets to Active Listening 👂🏽
Starting a new mentorship may feel rocky at times – you or your mentee might sense that something’s off. You can’t always put your finger on it, but it just doesn’t seem to gel. Of course, not all mentors can guide everyone, but there’s always room to improve as a better mentor for your mentee.… Continue reading How to Be a Better Mentor: the Secrets to Active Listening 👂🏽
The Science of Giving Back: Why Mentoring Will Make You Happier
There are many reasons to become a mentor. This noble and healthy path can add value to people’s lives and have a therapeutic effect on the mentor. Giving back can do more good for you than you realize, and here are some examples to prove that mentoring will make you happier. It Decreases Stress Volunteering,… Continue reading The Science of Giving Back: Why Mentoring Will Make You Happier
Celebrating Pride Month 🏳️🌈
With bright colours everywhere… June is all about celebrating peoples’ identities and embracing being true to yourself! Many in North America and across the world recognize June as Pride Month. It’s a time to celebrate and support the diversity of the LGBTQ+ communities, while acknowledging their history and hardships that they have endured throughout their… Continue reading Celebrating Pride Month 🏳️🌈
PMI-Montreal’s Digital Transformation
Mentorship is powerful! The demand for mentorship in the workplace is undeniable, with 87% of millennial employees requesting it. Mentorship also improves retention and onboarding; the 2016 Millennial Deloitte survey found that “those intending to stay with their organization for more than five years are twice as likely to have a mentor (68%) than not… Continue reading PMI-Montreal’s Digital Transformation
Canadian Mentorship Program opens doors for Creatives
A couple of years back, it would have been almost impossible to run a mentorship program online. The software, the tools and infrastructure simply did not exist to support it from A to Z. Now, it’s safe to say that it’s a breeze. At Mentorly, we provide digital solutions that enable organizations to drive impact… Continue reading Canadian Mentorship Program opens doors for Creatives
SXSW 2022 Mentorship Sessions Powered by Mentorly
Mentorly is proud to announce our partnership with SXSW and SXSW EDU! The wait is finally over! SXSW is back for 2022 and people are buzzing! After being entirely virtual last year, this year’s fest will offer in person and online experiences. All mentorship sessions this year are powered by Mentorly’s technology, allowing badge… Continue reading SXSW 2022 Mentorship Sessions Powered by Mentorly