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The Toronto Chapter of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) launched its mentoring program on November 6, 2018. Mentors and mentees heard an introduction to the MentorCity platform, participated in structured networking activities, and a keynote speaker Jennifer Britton delivered a presentation about coaching and collaboration skills that support mentoring

Sales Specialist (B2B) Toronto (near Yonge and Eglinton Subway) MentorCity is an intuitive cloud-based Mentoring software that cultivates the future of associations, companies, and educational institutions and the individuals in and around them through the power of relationships. Since 2011, MentorCity’s comprehensive software solution has been connecting mentees to mentors

You’re sitting on an idea that could save your company money, gain new clients or improve employee productivity (e.g. starting a mentoring program). But how do you sell it to your boss? 1. Build a solid business case. Turn the idea into something tangible. Show how it aligns with company

The benefits to being mentored are no secret. Career guidance, insider industry perspectives, support and skills development are all amongst the advantages of having a strong mentor. But, a mentor benefits from the relationship as well. Aside from paying-it-forward as a role model, the relationship allows a mentor to develop

By definition, listening means to pay attention. It does not mean hearing – which refers to sound – but means actually focusing on what’s being said. The trouble is that many of us only listen some of the time. The rest of the time, we’re only hearing. Practicing these three

We set goals of different calibers all the time. We set them to better ourselves, improve our life experiences, and realize milestone achievements. But even though reaching a goal is important, sometimes, the motivation wanes. Next time motivation slips, try one of these innovative ways to turn momentum around. 1.

The concept of networking is typically linked to the idea of joining professional networks and business associations. However, networking is more than that; it’s about building relationships and helping people. We’re exposed to networking opportunities every day, as multiple networks surround us all. Your network includes: • friends and family

Whether you’re networking, building rapport in a mentoring relationship or standing around the office water cooler, knowing how to strike up a conversation is a must. Here are three tips to break the ice: 1. Ask open-ended questions. Asking questions with a straightforward answer quickly shuts a conversation down. Instead,

Self-confidence is key to both personal and professional success. But it doesn’t always come easily and there are days when a new challenge can shake our confidence. Sometimes that challenge goes well and the positive reinforcement that comes with it builds confidence. Other times, that challenge has a less than