Organisations face fierce competition in recruitment, yet there is a noticeable inclination towards hiring younger individuals, often overlooking senior workers. Despite efforts by politicians to encourage older employees to remain active in the workforce, a bias towards youth remains prevalent. Today's workplace comprises five distinct generations: the Silents (born mid-forties or earlier), the … [Read more...] about Learning From and With Each Other: Generational Mentoring
Mentoring Insights
Three Arguments for Preparing Both Mentors and Mentees for Mentoring
The first argument: Both mentors and mentees need to understand your approach to mentoring to avoid misunderstanding each other Today everybody knows about mentoring. Many has participated in a mentoring programme either as part of their job, as students, or as members of an association or a charity. This means that there are many kinds of mentoring taking place and many different approaches to … [Read more...] about Three Arguments for Preparing Both Mentors and Mentees for Mentoring
The Role of The Direct Manager in Mentoring
Especially for direct managers of the mentees - but also relevant for direct managers of mentors! The purpose of a mentoring programme is to provide development opportunities for the participants in such a way that the programme benefits both mentees, mentors and the organisation. To ensure that the learning is of benefit to the organisation, the department and the mentee/mentor, it is important … [Read more...] about The Role of The Direct Manager in Mentoring
26 Networking Ideas and Recommendations
A good network includes people that will share information, knowledge, ideas and be sounding board to help you be successful and navigate the "office politics" of your organisation. How does your network look? How did your network help you be successful until now? What can you do as a mentor to help your mentee build a strong network that will help them be successful in their career? According to … [Read more...] about 26 Networking Ideas and Recommendations
