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This High School is Doing Whatever it Takes to Mentor First-Generation Students

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In Homer’s ancient story The Odyssey , the goddess Athena, disguised as old man Mentor, reveals to the hero’s son the right path to take. Skip forward several millennia and across the Atlantic to an urban high school preparing teens for life after graduation, and the image of mentor-as-lone-sage doesn’t quite paint the picture.

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Attention, Leaders: It’s Time to Rethink Employee Development

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When organizations fold their purpose into their development strategies, they highlight the importance of that purpose. The constant repetition of the corporate purpose motivates employees to figure out ways to have an impact, which serves both their needs and the needs of the organization. Being a mentor obviously involves listening.

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: 9 Ways To Foster Genuine Connections At Work

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Business leaders can play a crucial role by adopting strategies designed to nurture authentic and meaningful relationships among employees, fostering a supportive environment across all levels of the organization. Implement Mentoring Buddy Programs: Pair employees across generations to facilitate knowledge sharing and relationship building.

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Unmasking the Corporate Return-to-Work Fallacy: A Genuine Approach to Junior Staff Development

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Focus groups indicated that only those junior staff with pronounced social skills and initiative were mentored in the “forced return” scenario, leaving those lacking these skills — and arguably in most need of mentorship — neglected.

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Cultivating Optimism Could Be The Ultimate Game Changer In Your Workplace

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Optimism Champions: Promote mentors and role models drawn from all levels of the organization. Supportive environments: Offer resources and programs to enhance psychological well-being, foster positive relationships and effectively manage conflict and stress. Optimistic leaders can change how people think within an organization.

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7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year

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As the days fly by toward a new year, now is the perfect time to start setting your goals for next year. While that sounds good in theory, it can be a bit more challenging in practice when it comes to putting your goals in print. What are some goals to consider for the upcoming year? Is your career where you want it to be?

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The Real Reasons for Hybrid Workers to Come to the Office

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Whether it’s small teams, mid-sized business units, or the entire organization, in-person activities cultivate group cohesion and belonging. With these stark figures in mind, when guiding organizations on tailoring hybrid work structures, my principal focus revolves around slashing commute times for the workforce.

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