In this compelling case study, we examine the persistent challenge of low female participation in the male-dominated mining industry, where women make up just 16% of the workforce. To address this disparity, the Women in Mining Network (WIMnet) of New South Wales introduced a transformative initiative – the WIMnet NSW Mentoring Program. Now in its […]
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 […]
eBook: Mentoring in Professional Associations
In today’s diverse professional landscape, belonging to an association community is essential for individual professional identity and career development. Mentoring programs play a crucial role in helping members achieve professional development goals while expanding their networks, socializing standards and norms, and fostering a sense of belonging. Our eBook is a comprehensive guide designed exclusively for […]
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 […]
Webinar: How to Effectively Recruit and Engage Members with Value Add-Programs
Overview The internet is alight with talk about Artificial Intelligence, members are busier than ever and they are navigating unprecedented disruption to their careers (layoffs, technological automation and post pandemic challenges). Attracting young or new members to your association in these circumstances is getting harder and existing models of non-dues revenue are being turned upside […]
Webinar: Unlocking Mentoring Program Success with Training
Overview Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in your career or personal development? You may have a great boss or team leader, but are they the right mentor for you? Just because someone has years of experience in their field doesn’t necessarily mean they possess the qualities of a good mentor. In fact, ineffective […]
Webinar: Cultivating Leadership Potential
Cultivating Leadership Potential: How mentoring programs can develop and strengthen leaders Mentoring has emerged as a valuable approach to nurturing and developing the leadership potential of individuals, both in current and future roles, accelerating their ability to deliver value personally and for their organisation. You will gain valuable insights into the transformative potential of […]
Webinar: The Age Divide in Employment
The Age Divide in Employment: Why Mentoring is Key to Retaining and Supporting Older Workers Overview The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) recently released their fifth report on the employment climate for older workers. Despite making up 20% of the workforce, workers aged 55 and above only account […]
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 […]