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Best PracticesWhat Is a Mentor vs a Sponsor and Why Incorporate Both?Mentor vs Sponsor: Why Not Both? People have long wondered — mentorship vs sponsorship, which is right for my organization or my career? Organizations have turned to both as tools to boost their employees’ careers and professional development. Mentors and sponsors share many similarities, but they also have distinct definitions and functions. While both can…
Best PracticesWomen Mentors: Mentoring Women for LeadershipWomen leaders are in the midst of a “Great Breakup,” changing jobs at unprecedented rates, according to a 2022 MicKinsey report. With women already lacking leadership representation at U.S. companies— only one in four C-suite leaders is a woman, and only one in 20 is a woman of color—this trend should be sounding alarm bells…
Best PracticesBridging Generational Gaps with Reverse MentoringIn traditional hierarchical organizations, it’s senior employees who pass on wisdom and newer workers who learn from them. However, companies are increasingly recognizing that younger generations have perspectives and skills that can benefit their more experienced colleagues. Many organizations are also struggling with generational gaps that make it harder to retain younger employees and relate…