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2026 started with a bang. It’s National Mentoring Month, after all. I’ve been reflecting on a recent Harvard Business Review article that explores a familiar challenge: Despite mentorship being widely available in organizations, actual participation remains surprisingly low. The author argues this happens because mentoring is treated like an add-on
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Nonprofit organizations that create mentorship programs demonstrate their commitment to staff development and community growth. The structured approach helps reduce burnout and turnover – essential benefits when managing volunteers with limited resources. Leadership strength multiplies an organization’s potential. Strong leaders make their organizations 5 times more likely to create new
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Mentorship reshapes educational outcomes in powerful ways. The numbers tell a compelling story about mentoring in education: 92% of students showed significant improvement in their academic life with a mentor’s guidance. This relationship doesn’t just help with grades, it changes lives completely. Students who connect with dedicated mentors receive more
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This holiday season, on behalf of our clients we will be donating to Black Mentorship Inc. Black Mentorship Inc. is an organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black professionals in Canada through mentorship, education and leadership development programs. MentorCity has partnered with Black Mentorship Inc. for many years, and I’ve
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As we wrap up 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the Forbes article featuring three HR leaders looking back on this year’s biggest lessons. Their take was clear: 2025 was defined by volatility—rapid AI adoption, political tension, and constant pressure to move fast. However, many leaders and organizations learned the hard
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🌟 Mentorship builds stronger leaders and better businesses. Join the conversation on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where SK Uddin explores the stories behind business success, presenting Shawn Mintz, CEO of MentorCity. Key Highlights: ✅ The power of mentorship for personal and professional growth ✅ How MentorCity simplifies and scales
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The Link Between Mentorship and Retention In every organization, the biggest hidden cost is turnover.Replacing an employee can cost between 1.5 to 2 times their annual salary, factoring in recruiting, onboarding, and productivity loss (Gallup). But while many organizations focus on salary, perks, and benefits, few invest deeply in what
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Why Mentorship Is the New Employee Retention Strategy Organizations everywhere are realizing that mentorship and employee retention go hand in hand. Employee turnover is one of the most expensive and disruptive challenges facing organizations today. Many are turning to mentorship and employee retention programs to build loyalty and engagement. According
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Mentor Canada is hosting Canada’s first, national Mentor Summit, this November 13-14, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta Mentor Canada is building a mentoring movement in Canada based on research, international best practices, and capacity building, particularly for organizations addressing barriers to employment and inclusion. As an organization that understands the value
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