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How to Start a Mentorship Program

Success

When you start talking about mentorship programs, you’ll usually get one of the following reactions: a collective groan about the additional work that such a program might entail, intimidation about where to begin or excitement from people who have experienced successful mentor relationships and the growth that comes from them.

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How to Say "No" at Work

On The Job

You may find it easy to say "no" to brussels sprouts, but much tougher to say "no" to a work colleague who seems to want your help with something that doesn't sound entirely ethical or may violate company policy. Or, what about the valuable customer who is pressuring you to do something you don't want to do? Ground yourself.

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4 Ways To Enhance Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Hybrid And Remote Work Environments

Allwork

In order to create an inclusive diversity strategy, leaders must address communication and sponsorship issues within their organization by setting up mentoring programs and virtual training. Have you wondered how to foster remote and hybrid diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace?

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Is a post-COVID remote work policy right for you?

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Deciding on the best course policy for your workplace can be tricky. If you’re still debating what your remote work policy should look like, you’re not alone. There are a number of policies to consider. Hybrid policies can also help you onboard and train employees more effectively. Possible work arrangements.

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Let Teams Decide Their Approach to Hybrid Work

Allwork

The only useful function of the office is to facilitate collaboration, socialization, and mentoring. . You’ll get a lot more buy-in, even from staff who may be unhappy with your final policies, if they feel consulted and heard. . That applies especially to policies concerning working conditions.

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Is Marc Benioff of Salesforce Right That You Can’t Integrate Junior Staff Remotely?

Allwork

Such training comes primarily in the form of senior staff responding immediately to questions and concerns raised by recent hires: showing them how to do the tasks associated with the role, guiding them into best practices and unwritten rules and norms, and introducing them to important internal and external stakeholders.

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How to be an Effective Mentor

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Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to be an Effective Mentor Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 2, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Mentoring can be one of the most effective means of teaching: inviting someone to learn from the example of another with more experience.

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