The Power of Recognition At Art of Mentoring, we understand that recognition and celebration are the heartbeat of successful mentoring programs, no matter the size or scope—whether in corporations, associations, or non-profits. At its core, mentoring is about building trust, fostering shared learning, and enabling personal and professional growth. Taking time to acknowledge and celebrate […]
Mentoring over a pay rise?
GUEST BLOG Understanding why talent is seeking more than a paycheck Workers today are looking beyond their pay slips. They’re chasing opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in their careers. It’s a trend gaining momentum for some time now, with more professionals prioritising personal development over higher salaries. Recent studies show a clear shift in […]
Investing in Your Members
Funding Strategies for Association Mentoring Programs Professional mentoring programs are an excellent way for associations to provide their members with valuable opportunities for professional development and growth. Unfortunately, the cost of implementing such a program can sometimes seem prohibitive, particularly for smaller organizations with limited budgets. However, there are several ways that associations […]
The dilemma for older women in the workplace
Where age and gender collide: The dilemma for older women in the workplace When it comes to discrimination, there is one “-ism” that most of us are likely to encounter in our lifetime – ageism. And yet, it’s also one of the least discussed. Unfortunately, it also has a disproportionate impact on women. Ageism […]
Setting Up and Managing a Mentoring Program
Setting Up and Managing a Mentoring Program: The Truth About How Much Time It Takes Mentoring programs are an excellent way to support personal and professional development in organizations. They have been shown to enhance employee engagement, improve retention rates, and develop leadership skills. However, setting up and managing a mentoring program can be a […]
Why Mentoring Programs are Essential for Healthcare Providers
Many healthcare providers and professional bodies know that mentoring would greatly benefit their employees or members. But few actually offer a mentoring program, and even fewer make available a well-designed and properly resourced program. Findings from study after study show that more people want mentoring than can access it. In healthcare, it’s no different. In […]
Why Mentoring is Important for All Professional Associations
These days, doctors, attorneys, and accountants are not the only people that call themselves “professionals”. Belonging to an association community helps develop individual professional identity and confidence. Mentoring programs don’t just help members achieve career and professional development goals. Mentors and mentees extend their professional networks, socialize professional standards and norms and increase their sense […]
Powerful Metrics to Build Your Business Case for Mentoring
Need some stats on mentoring to build your business case? Getting a mentoring program approved can take some persuasion, especially if the decision-makers have not had the experience of being in a well-designed program. Here are some useful statistics to help you build your business plan and develop a strong case. Incidence of mentoring A […]
Making Reverse Mentoring Work
Guest Blog Making Reverse Mentoring Work: Practical Guidelines for Programmes Reverse mentoring (or mentoring up) is a practical way to enable senior people in organizations to learn from more junior colleagues. There are two main contexts for this: technical and diversity-focused. Technical reverse mentoring emerged in the 1990s as a means of helping executives keep […]
The Age Divide: Why mentoring is key to retaining and supporting older workers
The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) have released their fifth report on the employment climate for older workers in Australia. According to the report, older workers aged 55 and above account for almost a fifth (20%) of the Australian workforce, but they only make up 4% of the […]