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Benefits of Women Mentoring Women

Women mentoring women is an important practice that offers numerous benefits for both mentors and mentees. It creates a supportive network, breaks stereotypes and glass ceilings, builds ...

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A 2024 Guide to Building a Women’s Mentoring Program

Women’s mentoring programs play a crucial role in addressing gender inequality in the workplace and creating a supportive and inclusive environment. These programs offer numerous benefits, ...

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22 Mentoring Trends for L&D Leaders to Follow in 2024 and Beyond

Mentoring is a crucial aspect of professional development in the workplace. It helps individuals grow, learn, and achieve their goals by providing guidance, support, and knowledge. In this ...

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Creating a Culture of Employee Engagement with Mentoring Programs

Creating a culture of employee engagement is essential for organizational success. Mentoring programs play a crucial role in fostering employee engagement by providing guidance, support, and ...

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Developing New Managers: Mentoring as a Key Strategy

Developing new managers is crucial for the success of organizations. In order to support the growth and development of new managers, mentoring has emerged as a key strategy. Mentoring provides ...

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Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Professional Mentoring

Professional mentoring is a powerful tool for unlocking leadership potential and fostering professional growth. By engaging in a mentorship relationship, individuals can develop essential ...

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The Fundamentals of Mentoring

Don't forget the basics of mentoring! Here are three ways to keep your mentoring relationship healthy.

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Mentoring: The Best Kept Secret of Onboarding [Training Journal]

This article in Training Journal by Laura Francis looks at how MentorcliQ and River use mentoring to onboard new employees. We practice what we preach.

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Flash Mentoring Creates Strong Onboarding [HR Daily Advisor]

Starting a new job while working remotely can feel overwhelming. This article from Laura Francis in HR Daily Advisor looks at how flash mentoring can make a world of difference for your employees.

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MentorcliQ and River Win Three Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards

Columbus, Ohio – September 14, 2020: MentorcliQ, the leader in employee mentoring software that just acquired River Software, celebrates three Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards between the two ...

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How to Beat Burnout During a Pandemic (and Beyond) [Talent Q]

Savvy companies have figured out how to engage their remote employees, help them feel connected with others at work, and provide a way to broaden their skills while building personal connections. ...

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Virtual Mentoring Conversation Starters [ATD]

Wondering how to have effective virtual mentoring conversations? Check out these tips for mentees and mentors from Laura Francis in this ATD article.

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Is Your Mentoring Program the Right Size? [Training Journal]

This article from Laura Francis in Training Journal highlights how mentoring programs can vary based on purpose and program goals. Get tips to help you refine your programs today.

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Inclusive Mentoring Programs [Training Journal]

An inclusive mentoring program can help you work toward better diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. This Training Journal article by Laura Francis includes tips to help you get started.

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4 Ways to Keep Mentoring Momentum Going [Training Industry]

Do you feel like your mentoring relationship is stuck or has stagnated? This article from Laura Francis in Training Industry provides tips you can use right now to get momentum going again.

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What’s Your Mentoring Attitude?

Your attitude can make all the difference for success as a mentee, mentor, or mentoring administrator. Are you ready to lead, give assistance, ask for help, and commit to mentoring?

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Social Distancing Does Not Have to Mean Social Isolation [Training Journal]

In this Training Journal article by Laura Francis, she shares how online mentoring relationships can be used to combat social isolation.

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Use Mentoring to Build Soft Skills [Training Journal]

Mentoring relationships offer a great opportunity for building soft skills. This Training Journal article by Laura Francis gives three examples you can start using today.

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Make Yourself a Priority with Mentoring [Training Journal]

Ready to focus on you? Check out this Training Journal article by Laura Francis that provides a 4-step plan on how to make this a reality through mentoring.

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How Big Should My Mentoring Program Be?

Getting the size of your mentoring program right can help you build a quality experience for your mentees and mentors. Learn how here.

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What Should I Work on in My Mentoring Relationship? [Training Journal]

This Training Journal article by Laura Francis shares five questions you should answer to help you figure out what you want to gain from a mentoring relationship.

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7 Tips About How to Mentor Someone [ATD]

This article by Laura Francis in ATD gives mentors seven ideas to help you as you begin working with your mentee.

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Our Vision for Mentoring 2020

What does mentoring in 2020 have in store for you? Check out these predictions and tips to do more with mentoring in 2020.

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The MEGA Guide to Mentoring Relationships

Get tips for all stages of your mentoring relationship...from start to finish. Download River's free MEGA Guide to Mentoring Relationships today.

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How to Bring Your Mentoring Relationship to a Healthy End [Training Journal]

Feeling like it's time to say goodbye to your mentee or mentor? This Training Journal article by Laura Francis will help you through the process.

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What’s Your Mentoring Perspective?

Do you think more about the past, present, or future? Your unique perspective can impact your mentoring relationship.

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Three Ways to Make Mentoring Part of Your Culture [Training Journal]

Set your organization apart by having a great mentoring culture. Discover three tips to help make this happen in this Training Journal article by River's Laura Francis.

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Why Peer and Reverse Mentoring Make Sense for Onboarding Programs

Connect your onboarding program with mentoring to create a personalized and cost-effective way to welcome and retain talented new hires.

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5 Ways to Make Mentoring a Personalized Learning Experience

Make your mentoring relationship a personalized learning experience. Here are five elements to adapt to your needs and individual situation.

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A Push for Equality through Mentoring [Training Journal]

Take a step toward tackling inequality by elevating female employees with mentoring. Use these three tips today from River's Laura Francis.

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