MentorCity and Celestica are partnering to co-host Mentoring Conversations an innovative and dynamic speaker series on topics related to MentorCity members’ mentoring objectives and goals. Engage with our first speaker … consultant, speaker, author Trevor Wilson who will talk about Leadership Development. Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m.
Organizations are continuing to recognize the business value of implementing mentoring programs and mentoring cultures in their organizations. Successful implementation is driven by providing participants with the tools to be successful as effective mentors. As a result of this business need, the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) of Ontario and
Human resources solution provider TalentC® and mentoring software innovator MentorCity have established a strategic alliance built on a mutual passion to leverage the power of mentoring to assist organizations and their members to grow personally and professionally. Both Canadian companies have been active in the global marketplace, promoting mentoring as
Want to enhance your HR department’s status, save on budget and simultaneously create happy staff? The answer may lie in one concept: Mentoring. With the advent of new software technologies as well as a philosophical shift in how employees can be valued for their long-term contributions, the idea of mentoring
Mentors aren’t supposed to be Sherpas carrying your heavy pack for you up the mountain but they are meant to help guide you, provide context, and offer their advice. Too often I see organizations trying to shirk their responsibility in developing future leaders by suggesting that personal development is the
Feature interview with Shawn Mintz, founder of MentorCity, an online mentor matching company to help people achieve greater success. Hear Shawn’s career story from working in employment services to becoming a social entrepreneur profiled in Canadian Newcomer Magazine. Career Buzz radio show of Nov. 28, 2012, first broadcast on CIUT
We sit down with Shawn Mintz to talk about eBook MentorCity. Link: https://www.rogerstv.com/
Shawn Mintz explored numerous post-secondary options after graduating from high school, but none felt like the right fit until he attended an info session for the Career and Work Counsellor [CWC] program at George Brown. “I was in a job at the time where people were more excited about Fridays
Starting a small business can feel a little like arriving in the Land of Oz—it’s a whole new world with its own rules, risks and rewards. And, much like the guides Dorothy met along her journey—although with a touch less fantasy—mentors can help entrepreneurs navigate toward success. Link: www.thestar.com/business/small_business/people/2012/10/29/mentor_can_help_entrepreneurs_navigate_toward_success.html
The majority of American workers agree that having a mentor is valuable, yet less than half have one. Here’s the kicker: among female leaders, only
A striking 97% of employees who have workplace mentors consider the experience valuable. These numbers make a compelling case for thoughtful mentor-mentee matching. Mentees advance
Companies are changing their talent development approach through virtual mentorship benefits. The numbers tell a compelling story – 91% of workers with mentors feel satisfied
Mentees stay with their companies 72% of the time, while those without mentors stick around just 49% of the time. The financial services sector has
Quality mentoring helps novice teachers boost their students’ learning by two to five months in math and two to four months in reading. A good
A mentor’s influence in education can transform lives. Statistics show that 92% of students with mentors achieved remarkable academic improvements under their guidance. These students’
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