If you haven’t heard of Startup Canada, you’re truly missing out! Startup Canada connects Canadian entrepreneurs from coast to coast with the tools, community, and support they need to start and build their businesses. Through their flagship programs, they empower women and Indigenous entrepreneurs to be leaders in change. Not only is Startup Canada’s… Continue reading StartUp Canada programs thrive on Mentorly
3 Remote Work Myths to Drop
Remote work is not all lounging in pajama pants and taking your calls from the couch. If working from home has taught us anything, it’s better time management, self-discipline, and never facing your desktop camera towards an open door. I mean, we all got the occasional “Oh snap, didn’t know you’re in a meeting” from… Continue reading 3 Remote Work Myths to Drop
Mentorly Marketplace Makeover
Creating a place for mentorship relationships to thrive has always been at the core of what we do. That’s why we strive to provide the best user experience for all, from the minute you sign up to Mentorly Marketplace, to the moment you join your very first Mentorly video session. We are working hard to… Continue reading Mentorly Marketplace Makeover
5 Ways to Invest in Yourself
There is no doubt that this global pandemic has transformed our lives. It has shifted the infrastructure of work, education and drastically affected our day-to-day activities. That doesn’t mean we put our lives on hold until “normalcy” resumes though. Here are five ways to ensure you’re working on yourself even while we’re being shaken up… Continue reading 5 Ways to Invest in Yourself
How to Keep Your Video Calls Personal
In-person meetings are being cancelled left and right, changing up workflows and causing many in-person programs to look for digital solutions. The Upside of “Face à Face”We know that in-person connections can’t be beaten. They help you empathize and allow you to better understand the person, with the help of body language. It also increases… Continue reading How to Keep Your Video Calls Personal
Re-Skilling & Up-Skilling Internal Resources
According to a survey complied by Go-Globe, up to 1.4 million workers will require reskilling by 2026. As many as 70% of these employees will require reskilling because their type of job is replaced by automation. At least 54% of all employees will require significant re-skilling and up-skilling. Of these, about 35% are expected to… Continue reading Re-Skilling & Up-Skilling Internal Resources
Addressing Loneliness & Burnout in Remote Teams
As more employees want to take advantage of flex and remote work options, organizations are accepting that this is how today’s talent wants to work. The 2018 Future Workforce Report by Upwork claims 63% of U.S. employers are offering some form of flex option. However, in the midst of today’s Covid19 pandemic, many companies are… Continue reading Addressing Loneliness & Burnout in Remote Teams
The Peer-to-Peer Learning Mechanism
Some of the most productive learning opportunities in the workplace takes place at the watercooler aka “watercooler talk”. Unfortunately, when some of the best employees in an organization leave, their insight, wisdom, and skills leave with them. People & Culture leaders understand that a proactive approach to managing change involves harnessing the best your company… Continue reading The Peer-to-Peer Learning Mechanism
Generation-Z Learning & Engagement Preferences
Predictability gives HR leaders an edge in crafting people and culture strategies. In the absence of predictability, foresight is the next best tool. Studies have revealed differences in learning habits and preferences between commonly understood demographic blocks. These differences matter when determining how to roll out people and culture strategies, and when considering management of… Continue reading Generation-Z Learning & Engagement Preferences
Say Hello to Mentorly Enterprise!
An announcement from the Founders of Mentorly This week, we launched Mentorly Enterprise, a solution designed to empower HR professionals, program managers, and community leaders to create impactful and scalable mentorship programs. Mentorly Enterprise has been flying under the radar for a few years, even while our enterprise clients have been loving it across North… Continue reading Say Hello to Mentorly Enterprise!