# Welcome to Mentorship Month Explore the resources below to learn about mentorship, expand your L&D knowledge, and grow your network! [Events](https://www.togetherplatform.com/mentor-together-resources#Pairing) [Templates](https://www.togetherplatform.com/mentor-together-resources#Getting-Buy-In) [Guides](https://www.togetherplatform.com/mentor-together-resources#Planning) [Handbooks](https://www.togetherplatform.com/mentor-together-resources#Promoting) [Case Studies](https://www.togetherplatform.com/mentor-together-resources#Case-Studies) [Research](https://www.togetherplatform.com/mentor-together-resources#Goal-Setting) ## Events Explore our library of webinars to learn more about starting, managing, and scaling mentorship programs .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/customer-panel) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/2025-trends-report) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/healthcare-customer-panel) %201.png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/driving-program-engagement) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/program-promotion) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/learning-science-from-neuroscience-to-better-learning) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/customer-panel-starting-and-scaling-successful-programs) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/social-learning) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/reporting-masterclass) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/retention-panel) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/customer-panel-first-horizon-and-mci-group) %20(1).png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/using-mentorship-to-achieve-your-deib-goals) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/creating-a-high-performance-culture) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/employee-resource-groups-mentorship) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/group-mentoring-programs) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/mentorship-program-expert-panel) .png)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/webinar/united-nations-and-the-forum-mentoring-program) ## Templates Don't start from scratch, start from best practices with our library of templates .png)](https://cdn.togetherplatform.com/hubfs/1%20pagers/(Masterlist)%20Mentoring%20session%20agenda%20templates.pdf) .png)](https://4467140.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4467140/Whitepapers/Email%20templates%20to%20promote%20your%20mentoring%20program.pdf) .png)](https://4467140.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4467140/Whitepapers/Mentorship%20survey%20questions%20templates.pdf) .jpg)\\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ 15+ Leadership Training Topics for Strategic L&D Programs\\ \\ Move from reactive training to strategic enablement. Discover 15+ leadership topics mapped to business outcomes like retention, ROI, and succession.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/essential-leadership-training-topics) .png)\\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ An HR Leader’s Guide to Developing & Scaling People Management Skills \\ \\ Stop leaving manager success to chance. Learn how to build a scalable infrastructure for people management that improves retention and team performance.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/people-management-skills) .jpg)\\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ The HR Guide to Performance Management Strategy \\ \\ Discover 7 performance management strategies to move beyond the annual review. Build a scalable ecosystem of feedback and coaching to improve ROI.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/performance-management-strategy-guide-for-hr-leaders) .jpg)\\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Management Skills for New Managers: A Guide to Scalable Enablement \\ \\ Stop the "accidental manager" trend. Learn the 6 essential skills every new manager needs—from coaching to delegation—and how to build a scalable enablement program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/developing-management-skills-at-scale) .jpg)\\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Conflict Resolution Strategies: Frameworks for Manager Enablement \\ \\ Workplace conflict costs billions in lost productivity. Learn how to empower managers with practical frameworks to reduce HR escalations and protect your ROI.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/conflict-resolution-strategies-frameworks-for-manager-enablement) .png)\\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Can't Be Taught in a Workshop—Here's What Actually Works \\ \\ Emotional intelligence can’t be taught in a workshop—it requires practice. Learn why mentorship is the key to scaling EI and building a future-proof leadership pipeline.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ How to Start a Peer to Manager Training Program\\ \\ Transitioning from peer to manager is awkward. Learn how to support new managers with boundary-setting, mindset shifts, and structured mentoring programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-start-a-peer-to-manager-training-program) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ When to Implement a Mentorship Application Form (+ Sample Questions)\\ \\ Learn when to use a mentorship application form, what questions to ask, and how to manage the process in one platform.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-application-form) \\ \\ Onboarding Programs\\ \\ Everything to Include in Your Onboarding Checklist (+ Template)\\ \\ Build a new employee onboarding checklist that covers the first 90 days. See how it can improve retention, accelerate productivity, and support buddy programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/onboarding-checklist-template) \\ \\ Onboarding Programs\\ \\ 8 Examples of Successful Onboarding Programs\\ \\ What do successful onboarding programs have in common? Relationships and mentoring help new hires get up to speed.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/examples-of-successful-onboarding-programs) \\ \\ Onboarding Programs\\ \\ How to Create Onboarding Training for Managers\\ \\ Onboarding training for managers creates consistent new hire onboarding that improves ramp up time, engagement, and retention. Learn how to build your program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/onboarding-training-for-managers) \\ \\ Onboarding Programs\\ \\ A Guide to Building an Employee Onboarding Journey Map (+ Templates)\\ \\ You can create a consistent, scalable, and welcoming experience for new hires by building an employee onboarding journey map. Learn how here.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-onboarding-journey-map-templates) \\ \\ Onboarding Programs\\ \\ Measuring Onboarding Success: A How-To Guide\\ \\ Wondering how to track the success of your new hire onboarding program? Learn about onboarding success metrics that can guide your program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/measuring-onboarding-success) \\ \\ Onboarding Programs\\ \\ Embedding Mentoring in Onboarding\\ \\ Onboarding is tricky to get right. Learn how to embed a mentor buddy program into your onboarding for better retention, engagement, and time-to-productivity.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/embedding-mentoring-in-onboarding) \\ \\ Onboarding Programs\\ \\ How to Build an Effective Onboarding Program\\ \\ Explore employee onboarding best practices and real-world examples. See how companies structure programs to boost retention, engagement, and productivity.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-build-an-effective-onboarding-program) \\ \\ Employee Training\\ \\ Soft Skills in the Workplace are the New Power Skills (+ Soft Skills Training Examples) \\ \\ What is soft skills training? Let’s explore why soft skills in the workplace are so critical right now and how you can help employees develop them.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/soft-skills-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Performance Management\\ \\ Performance Enablement vs Performance Management: Which is Better? \\ \\ Explore the difference between performance enablement vs performance management—and why HR and L&D teams are shifting toward growth-focused strategies.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/performance-enablement-vs-performance-management) \\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ What is Employee Enablement & How to Make the Shift in Your Company \\ \\ Employee enablement goes beyond engagement. Learn how to facilitate employee enablement in your company and see the benefits individually and organizationally.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-employee-enablement) \\ \\ L&D Trends\\ \\ 7 L&D Trends for 2026\\ \\ What are the latest trends in learning and development and how might they impact your work in the coming year? We share insights from our recent research.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-and-development-trends) \\ \\ Skills Training\\ \\ 5 Training Plan Templates for 2026\\ \\ Discover five training plan templates that boost retention, integrate mentorship, and apply the 70:20:10 model for measurable employee development ROI.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/training-plan-templates) \\ \\ Skills Training\\ \\ 8 Ways to Deliver Soft Skills Training for Employees\\ \\ Soft skills training builds communication, empathy, and leadership. Learn key methods to develop adaptable, high-performing teams in today’s workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/soft-skills-training-for-employees) \\ \\ Manager Training\\ \\ A Quick-Start Guide to Management Training Programs\\ \\ Management training programs can help you prepare your managers to effectively lead their teams. Learn how to get your own program up and running.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/management-training-programs) \\ \\ Employee Training\\ \\ 10 Team Training Ideas for 2026\\ \\ Transform dull corporate training into engaging, impactful learning. Explore 10 creative team training ideas for 2026 that boost engagement and performance.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/team-training-ideas) \\ \\ Employee Upskilling\\ \\ The Benefits of Employee Upskilling Programs in Reducing Burnout and Skill Gaps\\ \\ Learn how employee upskilling programs reduce burnout, close skill gaps, and strengthen employee engagement, retention, and workforce development.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-benefits-of-employee-upskilling-programs) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ Employee Resource Group Toolkit: Everything You Need to Plan, Launch, and Promote a Thriving ERG \\ \\ Get the ultimate employee resource group toolkit with guides, templates, and strategies to launch thriving ERGs that drive inclusion and impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-resource-group-toolkit) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ 6 Best ERG Software for 2026\\ \\ Discover the 6 best ERG software platforms for 2026. Compare features, strengths, and key capabilities to choose the right tool for your employee resource groups.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-erg-software) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ The Ultimate Employee Resource Group Training Guide for 2026\\ \\ ERG training equips volunteers with skills to lead, measure impact, and drive inclusion—transforming groups into engines of change and connection.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-resource-group-training) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ How to Create an ERG Charter in 7 Simple Steps \\ \\ Learn why an ERG charter is essential and follow 7 steps to create one that drives inclusion, member engagement, and long-term organizational impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-create-an-erg-charter) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentorship That Scales: How We Transformed Learning at Wellabe\\ \\ Wellabe transformed mentoring with Together, expanding access, driving 4x growth in participation, and building a culture of connection and growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-that-scales-how-we-transformed-learning-at-wellabe) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ ERG Roles and Responsibilities: Building Your Dream Team for Workplace Change \\ \\ Discover the key ERG roles and responsibilities that drive impact, prevent burnout, and build inclusive employee communities that thrive.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/erg-roles-and-responsibilities) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ 30+ ERG Activities That Actually Make a Difference: Your Complete Guide to Employee Resource Group Events \\ \\ Discover 30+ ERG activities that boost engagement, build community, and drive impact. Transform your employee resource group with fresh ideas.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/erg-activities) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ 25 Powerful ERG Discussion Topics That Actually Get People Talking \\ \\ 25 employee resource group discussion topics to boost engagement, spark meaningful conversations, and drive workplace impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/erg-discussion-topics) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ How to Start an Employee Resource Group: Your Complete Guide to Building Inclusive Communities at Work\\ \\ Learn how to start impactful Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that boost inclusion, foster mentorship, and drive measurable business results.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-start-an-employee-resource-group) \\ \\ How to Start an Emerging Leaders Program (Examples Included) \\ \\ Learn how to start an emerging leaders program. Explore benefits, challenges, and real-world examples to build your leadership pipeline.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-start-an-emerging-leaders-program) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ How to Start a Future Leaders Program (Examples Included) \\ \\ Learn how to start a future leaders program. Explore benefits, challenges, and real examples from Brink’s, Unilever, and HelloFresh.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-start-a-future-leaders-program) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ 6 Leadership Development Plan Templates for 2026\\ \\ Explore 6 leadership development plan templates for 2026. Learn how to grow leaders at scale using everything from simple PDFs to mentorship-based frameworks.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-development-plan-templates) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ 8 Leadership Competencies Every Organization Should Develop in 2026\\ \\ Discover the 8 essential leadership competencies for 2026 and learn how to develop future-ready leaders through mentorship and strategic planning.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-competencies-every-organization-should-develop) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Micro-Mentoring: The Future of Agile Employee Development\\ \\ Learn why micro-mentoring is so important to the agile development of your team and how you can change your workplace culture to incorporate it.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/micro-mentoring-the-future-of-agile-employee-development) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ How to Cultivate Future Ready Leadership in Your Organization \\ \\ Discover key strategies to build future-ready leaders who thrive in change, drive innovation, and inspire high-performing teams.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-future-ready-leadership-in-your-organization) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ 16 Leadership Development Tools to Add to Your Toolkit in 2026\\ \\ Discover 16 must-have leadership development tools for 2026 to build confident, capable leaders at every level.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-development-tools-to-add-to-your-toolkit) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ 13 Real-World Examples of Leadership Mentorship Done Right\\ \\ Explore 13 examples of leadership mentoring program success stories. Gain practical ideas to strengthen leadership development at your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/real-world-examples-of-leadership-mentorship-done-right) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Leadership Mentoring Program Names: 75 Creative Ideas to Inspire Your Next Initiative \\ \\ Discover 75 creative leadership mentoring program names organized by theme. Find the perfect name to inspire participants and reflect your company culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-mentoring-program-names) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Common Pitfalls in Leadership Mentorship (And How to Avoid Them)\\ \\ Discover the top pitfalls that derail leadership mentorship programs—and learn proven strategies to prevent them for lasting engagement, impact, and success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/common-pitfalls-in-leadership-mentorship) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Measuring the Impact of Leadership Mentorship Programs\\ \\ Learn how to measure the impact of leadership mentorship programs with a proven multi-level framework, KPIs, and ROI strategies that show real business value.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/measuring-the-impact-of-leadership-mentorship-programs) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ From Pilot to Full Launch: Steps to Successfully Roll Out a Leadership Mentorship Program\\ \\ Learn how to roll out a leadership mentorship program from pilot to full launch. Discover proven steps, communication strategies, and execution tips to ensure lasting impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/from-pilot-to-full-launch-steps-to-successfully-roll-out-a-leadership-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Setting Mentees Up for Success in Leadership Mentorship\\ \\ Discover how to set mentees up for success in leadership mentorship. Learn selection criteria, onboarding strategies, and ongoing support methods that drive measurable leadership growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/setting-mentees-up-for-success-in-leadership-mentorship) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Choosing and Preparing the Right Mentors for Leadership Development\\ \\ Learn how to choose and prepare the right mentors for leadership development. Discover proven criteria, training strategies, and support systems to build effective mentor relationships that drive measurable results.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/choosing-and-preparing-the-right-mentors-for-leadership-development) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ How to Design a Leadership Mentorship Program That Actually Works \\ \\ Learn how to design a leadership mentorship program that actually works. Discover proven frameworks, matching strategies, and measurable outcomes to develop stronger leaders and drive business results.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-design-a-leadership-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ Lessons From Fortive: 7 Keys to a Successful Mentorship Program (That Work for Complex Organizations)\\ \\ Trying to set up a mentorship program in a large and complex organization? You’re not alone! Get tips from Gordian’s Training Programs Manager.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/keys-to-a-successful-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Group Learning\\ \\ Group Learning Handbook: How Facilitators and Learners Can Get the Most Out of Every Session\\ \\ Discover effective group learning strategies to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and engagement. Explore practical tips for facilitators and learners to make every group session impactful and inclusive in 2025.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/group-learning-handbook) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ The Compass Group Playbook: How to Promote a Mentorship Program\\ \\ Discover how Compass Group drives mentorship adoption with tailored programs, storytelling, and creative campaigns that resonate with a diverse workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-compass-group-playbook-how-to-promote-a-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Learning & Development\\ \\ 6 Trends to Inform Your Learning and Talent Development Strategy\\ \\ Discover 6 talent development trends and actionable strategies to help you adapt, optimize, and scale your learning and talent development strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/trends-to-inform-your-learning-and-talent-development-strategy) \\ \\ Social Learning\\ \\ Connections at Work: Corporate Learning's Missing Link\\ \\ Leslie Kelley, Chief Growth Officer at Absorb Software, shares the key to effective learning at work: social connection.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/connections-at-work) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ 10 Ways to Leverage Employee Coaching Programs (+ Top Launch Strategies)\\ \\ Empower your team with effective employee coaching programs. Discover strategies and tools to boost performance and foster growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-coaching-programs) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ How to Integrate New Employee Coaching Into Your Onboarding Process\\ \\ Elevate your onboarding process with new employee coaching. Learn how it supports integration, boosts retention, and fosters developmental mindsets.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/new-employee-coaching) .jpg)\\ \\ Hidden\\ \\ ATD25 Session Resources\\ \\ Did you attend our session at ATD25? Here's a copy of the slides and some more helpful resources you can explore.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/atd25-session-resources) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ The 7 Best Online Platforms for Employee Coaching\\ \\ What’s the best online platform for employee coaching? Compare and contrast several top vendors to choose the one that’s best for your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-online-platforms-for-employee-coaching) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ The 5 Best Coaching Plan Templates of 2026\\ \\ Discover how to use a coaching plan template to structure sessions, boost performance, and document employee growth with proven templates and tips.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/coaching-plan-template) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ HR Coaching That Works: How to Match, Measure, and Scale for Success\\ \\ Discover how to launch a successful human resources coaching program to develop HR talent, boost performance, and build future leaders across your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/hr-coaching) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ 7 Essentials for FinTech Mentoring Programs\\ \\ FinTech mentoring programs can teach the next leaders in innovation. Find out the top essentials for mentoring in FinTech.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/7-essentials-for-fintech-mentoring-programs) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ What is Executive Coaching and How to Know When Your Company Needs It\\ \\ Executive coaching helps strengthen your senior leadership team, but how do you know when to use it? Learn more about executive coaching for leaders.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-executive-coaching) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ Coaching for Managers: Essential Skills for Developing High-Performing Teams\\ \\ Discover how coaching for managers can drive team performance, boost engagement, and build leadership skills across your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/coaching-for-managers) .png)\\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ Employee Coaching and Development 101: What Every L&D Professional Should Know\\ \\ Thinking of launching an employee coaching and development program? Learn how to get started and discover tips for making your program a success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-coaching-and-development) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ Creating and Sustaining an Impactful Leadership Development Coaching Program\\ \\ Leadership development and coaching go hand-in-hand. Learn how to build and sustain your own leadership development coaching program + tips and best practices.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-development-coaching-program) \\ \\ Employee Coaching\\ \\ Corporate Coaching: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Launch a Program That Works\\ \\ Learn how to launch a corporate coaching program that drives performance, supports employee growth, and boosts retention.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/corporate-coaching) \\ \\ Mentoring Software\\ \\ 5 Mentoring Software Red Flags (And How to Avoid Them)\\ \\ Discover 5 key red flags to watch for when choosing mentoring software—and how to avoid costly mistakes for a successful mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-software-red-flags-and-how-to-avoid-them) \\ \\ Employee Lifecycle\\ \\ Build Lasting Success by Designing an Exceptional Employee Lifecycle\\ \\ Discover how to optimize every stage of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding, to boost engagement, retention, and business success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-lifecycle) \\ \\ Employee Onboarding\\ \\ 15 Ways to Integrate New Employees\\ \\ Discover 15 practical strategies—like onboarding, gamification, mentorship, and more—to integrate new employees and boost engagement, retention, and productivity.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/integrate-new-employees) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ How to Boost Employee Participation in Your Mentorship Program\\ \\ If employee participation in mentorship is a challenge, explore these key mentorship challenges and strategies to create long term mentoring success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-boost-employee-participation-in-your-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Building Future Leaders Through Well-Crafted Executive Mentoring Initiatives\\ \\ Discover how executive mentorship programs help leadership growth, improve retention, and align personal development with organizational goals.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/executive-mentoring) \\ \\ Internal Mobility\\ \\ What is a Talent Marketplace (And How to Set Up Internal Talent for Success)\\ \\ An internal talent marketplace helps you develop employees, fill skill gaps, and build a learning culture. Learn how to implement your own talent marketplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-a-talent-marketplace) \\ \\ Recruitment & Talent Acquisition\\ \\ Key Strategies to Boost Candidate Conversion Rates and Secure Top Talent \\ \\ Looking to improve your hiring results? Explore top strategies for boosting candidate conversion rates and creating an engaging recruitment experience.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/key-strategies-to-boost-candidate-conversion-rates-and-secure-top-talent) \\ \\ Together joins Absorb: A new era for mentoring & learning\\ \\ Absorb acquires Together to create the first holistic learning solution, seamlessly integrating mentoring and enterprise learning to engage learners and drive measurable business impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/together-joins-absorb) \\ \\ National Mentoring Month\\ \\ 8 Ways to Recognize MLK Day of Service at Your Company\\ \\ Learn why MLK Day of Service is recognized as a part of National Mentoring Month, and discover 8 practical ways your company can observe the day.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/ways-to-recognize-mlk-day-of-service-at-your-company) \\ \\ National Mentoring Month\\ \\ International Mentoring Day 2026: When It Is and How to Celebrate It\\ \\ International Mentoring Day 2026 is on January 17th. Get started planning your company's celebrations with these 10 tips and tricks.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/international-mentoring-day) \\ \\ National Mentoring Month\\ \\ How to Celebrate "I Am a Mentor" Day at Your Company\\ \\ Looking for creative ways to recognize your company's mentors on I Am a Mentor Day? We've got you covered with these 7 ideas.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-celebrate-i-am-a-mentor-day) \\ \\ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\\ \\ 7 Best Practices for Developing Successful DEI Programs in the Workplace\\ \\ Discover seven best practices for developing successful DEI programs in the workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-practices-for-developing-successful-dei-programs-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Learning & Development\\ \\ The 12 Best LMS Integrations to Add to Your L&D Program Stack\\ \\ Discover 12 LMS integrations to enrich your L&D programs, making it easier for your learners to engage and get the most value out of your initiatives.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-lms-integrations) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ How to Create a Leadership Development Course: The Ultimate Guide\\ \\ Leadership development is crucial to organizational success, so here is your guide to creating and managing an impactful leadership development course.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-create-a-leadership-development-course) \\ \\ Employee Retention\\ \\ What Does Attrition Rate Mean? Definition, Calculation & Tips to Improve\\ \\ What is an attrition rate, and how do you calculate it? Read on to learn how to use attrition rate to make your company a better place to work.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/attrition-rate) \\ \\ What is a Career Map? \[+ 4 Career Mapping Template Examples\]\\ \\ Learn about career mapping and how it benefits employee engagement and retention, and discover 4 practical examples of career mapping templates.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/career-mapping-template) \\ \\ Employee Retention\\ \\ Building a Digital Employee Experience Strategy to Improve Retention\\ \\ Using technology to improve employee experience is one key to retention. Here’s how to build a digital employee experience strategy to reduce turnover.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/building-a-digital-employee-experience-strategy-to-improve-retention) \\ \\ Internal Mobility\\ \\ Forget the Career Ladder - Real Growth Happens on the Career Lattice \\ \\ Learn how the career lattice supports internal mobility by creating flexible paths for employee development, and discover successful career lattice examples.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-a-career-lattice) \\ \\ Company Culture\\ \\ How to Improve Company Culture to Reduce Turnover\\ \\ Improving workplace culture is key to reducing turnover. Explore actionable ideas to improve workplace culture so employees want to stick around.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-improve-company-culture) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentorship and Employee Productivity: How Mentoring Programs Enhance Employee Output and Business Performance\\ \\ Discover how mentorship programs boost employee productivity, improve team collaboration, and drive business success through measurable improvements in key metrics.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-and-employee-productivity) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ What is Leadership Development + Examples of Leadership Development Goals\\ \\ Developing leadership skills is top priority in 2025. Let’s explore what leadership development is, why it’s important, and some examples of leadership development goals.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-leadership-development-examples-of-leadership-development-goals) \\ \\ Employee Well-being\\ \\ 5 Signs of Employee Burnout + How to Prevent Employee Burnout Culture\\ \\ Burnout culture is on the rise. Learn the signs of employee burnout and how to prevent employee burnout in 2025.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/signs-of-employee-burnout) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ Workplace Mentorship Benefits: How Mentorship Boosts Employee Retention, Engagement, Skills, and Satisfaction\\ \\ Discover how mentoring programs improve employee retention, engagement, skill development, and job satisfaction, fostering long-term business success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/workplace-mentorship-benefits) \\ \\ L&D Trends\\ \\ Upskilling and Reskilling the Workforce: How to Prepare Your Team for the Future\\ \\ Learn how upskilling and reskilling the workforce can help you tackle talent shortages while improving retention and preparing your company for the future.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/upskilling-and-reskilling-the-workforce) \\ \\ L&D Trends\\ \\ What is a Skills Gap Analysis and How to Identify Skill Gaps in the Workplace\\ \\ Learn how to identify skill gaps in the workplace through conducting a skills gap analysis + how to use that data in upskilling your workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/skills-gap-analysis) \\ \\ Career Mobility\\ \\ Transforming Career Stagnation into Career Mobility + 8 Strategies\\ \\ Career stagnation continues to be a talent retention issue—among other things. Learn the benefits of and how to build a career mobility program in your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/transforming-career-stagnation-into-career-mobility) \\ \\ Internal Mobility\\ \\ How to Get Your Internal Mobility Program Started\\ \\ Learn how to start an internal mobility program that boosts employee growth, supports collaboration, and drives company success, in six practical steps.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/internal-mobility-program) \\ \\ Employee Retention\\ \\ What is Internal Networking: Definition, Benefits, and 7 Ways to Make it Happen\\ \\ Finding ways to facilitate networking within your company is a crucial part of engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Learn more about internal networking here.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-internal-networking) \\ \\ Employee Retention\\ \\ Live Your Employer Brand: Strategies for Boosting Retention\\ \\ Learn about the importance of employer branding in employee retention. See how to improve employer branding from the inside out.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/live-your-employer-brand-strategies-for-boosting-retention) \\ \\ Professional Development\\ \\ Employee Empowerment in Professional Development + Real Examples\\ \\ What is employee empowerment and why should it be a priority? Learn what it means, employee empowerment examples, and how to make it happen in your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-empowerment-in-professional-development) \\ \\ Retention\\ \\ How Employee Retention and Learning and Development Go Hand-in-Hand\\ \\ Employee retention and learning and development are closely linked. Explore the effect of training on employee retention and types of training to implement.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-retention-and-learning-and-development) \\ \\ Non-monetary Incentives\\ \\ Non Monetary Incentives: 2026 Guide + Examples\\ \\ What are non monetary incentives and why are they important? Explore examples of non monetary compensation and how to implement them in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/non-monetary-incentives-2024) \\ \\ Multigenerational Mentorship\\ \\ Managing a Multigenerational Workforce: How Mentorship Can Close the Gap\\ \\ Learn how mentoring can bridge generational gaps and enhance collaboration in your multigenerational workforce for a more cohesive, productive workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/managing-a-multigenerational-workforce) \\ \\ Retaining Gen Z Employees\\ \\ What Motivates Gen Z in the Workplace: 8 Strategies to Recruit and Retain Gen Z\\ \\ Discover what motivates Gen Z in the workplace plus 8 strategies to improve engagement, retention, and Gen Z recruiting.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-motivates-gen-z-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ AI in L&D\\ \\ The Role of AI in Learning and Development + 7 Examples\\ \\ Learning how to use AI in learning and development is half the battle. Read about the role of AI in learning and development, risks, benefits & 7 practical examples.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/ai-in-learning-and-development) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ 3 Steps to Getting Started with Mentorship Program Reporting\\ \\ Discover effective strategies for reporting on the impact of mentoring in the workplace in this recap of Together's Reporting Masterclass webinar.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/get-started-with-mentorship-program-reporting) \\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ How to Drive Employee Engagement with Mentorship\\ \\ Discover the secrets to boosting employee engagement efforts with a well-managed mentorship program. Learn how to design the right mentoring opportunities that connect people, encourage participation, and produce measurable results.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/drive-employee-engagement-with-mentorship) \\ \\ Leadership\\ \\ Resonant Leadership: Definitions, Benefits, Tips, and Examples\\ \\ What is resonant leadership, and how does it differ from dissonant leadership? In this blog, we dive deep into the key characteristics and examples of resonant leadership.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/resonant-leadership-definitions-benefits-tips-and-examples) \\ \\ 9 Types of Recognition Employees Value\\ \\ All types of recognition—public or private, milestone or day-to-day—goes a long way in improving employee engagement, motivation, and retention.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/9-types-of-recognition-employees-value) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ 4 Types of Events to Boost Mentoring Program Participation\\ \\ Boost your mentoring program participation with strategic events. Discover 4 types of mentoring events to keep your program dynamic and engaging.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/4-mentoring-events-to-boost-program-participation) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ 4 Ways to Promote Your Mentorship Program\\ \\ Promote mentorship programs with champions, events, mass communications, and celebrating participation. Get new ideas for boosting engagement and recruitment in this article.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/4-ways-to-promote-your-mentorship-program) .png)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ Leadership Training for Managers: How To Empower Your Team and Drive Success\\ \\ Empower managers with leadership training to boost team performance, reduce turnover, and drive success. Learn the benefits and how to implement effective programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-training-for-managers) .jpg)\\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ 20 Mentoring Topics For Leaders \\ \\ Help your organization nurture leaders with a handpicked selection of mentoring topics. Tailored to tackle common leadership mentoring challenges and foster professional growth and development.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-topics-for-leaders) .jpg)\\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ Leadership Mentoring: Definition, Types, Benefits & Best Practices\\ \\ Unleash leadership potential! Explore leadership mentoring - its types, benefits & how to build a successful program to cultivate strong future leaders.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-mentoring) .jpg)\\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring As A Leadership Tool: Strategies For Organizational Success\\ \\ Mentoring as a leadership tool? Yes, you read that right! Learn how Together's platform can enhance mentorship programs & advance leadership development.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-as-a-leadership-tool) \\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ What is a 360 Degree Leadership Assessment?\\ \\ Tired of blind spots? 360 degree leadership assessment offers a complete picture. Supercharge your leaders!](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/360-degree-leadership-assessment) \\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ Advantages of mentoring in the workplace\\ \\ Mentoring can improve talent retention, boost employee engagement, increase profitability, promote innovation, and ensure effective succession planning.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/advantages-of-mentoring) -min.png)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ What is Behavioral Leadership? Definition and Types \\ \\ Learn about behavioral leadership and get insights and strategies for mastering behavioral leadership, fostering employee engagement, and driving organizational success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/behavioral-leadership) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ How to Measure Employee Engagement (+ Drivers & Metrics)\\ \\ Struggling with engagement? We show you how to measure employee engagement & unlock the key drivers to success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-measure-employee-engagement) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ 6 Types of Employee Engagement Survey Questions You Should Ask (+ Examples)\\ \\ Craft powerful employee engagement survey questions & unlock valuable insights! Learn how to design surveys that boost engagement & drive success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-engagement-survey-questions) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee retention\\ \\ Top Strategies to Boost Employee Satisfaction\\ \\ Follow these top strategies to improve employee satisfaction and boost productivity.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-satisfaction) -min.png)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ What is 9 Box Talent Review and Steps For Effectively Implementing It\\ \\ Learn what the 9 box talent review is and how to use it to create future-proof talent management strategies for development, succession, and more.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/9-box-talent-review) .png)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ 7 Creative Employee Engagement Ideas for Organizations\\ \\ Ping pong tables not cutting it? Explore fresh employee engagement ideas to boost employee satisfaction, retention, and performance.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-engagement-ideas) .jpg)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ 10 Important Factors That Improve Your Employee Retention and Engagement\\ \\ Uncover 10 critical factors that drive employee retention and engagement and learn how Colleague Connect's innovative technology can enhance these areas.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-retention-and-engagement) -min%20(1).jpg)\\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ Maximizing Potential: The Power of the Right Mentor Match \\ \\ Discover how the right mentor match accelerates career growth and organizational success and how Together Platform, streamlines mentor matching to perfection.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/maximizing-potential-the-power-of-the-right-mentor-match) -min.png)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How to Foster Continuous Learning and Collaboration in Team Meetings\\ \\ Learn effective techniques for leading team meetings that unlock continuous learning and collaboration.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/continuous-learning-and-collaboration) \\ \\ 10 Employee Engagement Programs To Keep Your Employees Happy\\ \\ Learn how employee engagement programs boost morale, reduce turnover & build a thriving workforce. Implement these proven strategies & discover Colleague Connect!](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-engagement-programs) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee retention\\ \\ Impact of Staff Turnover on Organizational Culture: A Guide for L&D\\ \\ Discover how high staff turnover impacts organizational culture, from morale to productivity, and explore strategies to build a resilient workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/staff-turnover-organizational-culture) \\ \\ Collaboration\\ \\ Remote Collaboration: Everything You Need to Know in 2026\\ \\ Thinking about enforcing remote work culture at your organization? Then you must know all about setting up great remote collaboration practices. Here’s all you need](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/remote-collaboration) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ A Comprehensive Guide To Employee Journey Mapping\\ \\ Explore how employee journey mapping enhances engagement and satisfaction. Learn to effectively map employee journeys to drive productivity and retention.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-journey-mapping) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ 6 Creative Employee Engagement Activities For Building a Thriving Workforce\\ \\ Employees not engaged enough? Boost morale & spark creativity with these fun & effective employee engagement activities.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-engagement-activities) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ What is An Employee Engagement Score & What Does A Good Score Look Like?\\ \\ Understand employee engagement scores, their importance, and how they impact an organization's overall success. Learn practical tips for increasing employee engagement.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-engagement-score) \\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ Managing Up: What It Means & Why It’s an Important Leadership Development Skill\\ \\ Employees, management, and organizations benefit from managing up. Influencing and supporting your superiors achieves mutual goals and advances your career.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/managing-up) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ Why Assessing Employee Morale and Engagement Matters\\ \\ Discover effective strategies for assessing and improving employee engagement in the workplace. From mentoring programs to feedback mechanisms, learn how to boost morale and productivity to drive organizational success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-morale-and-engagement) \\ \\ Employee retention\\ \\ The Key to Success: Understanding the Importance of Staff Retention\\ \\ Staff retention is crucial to organizational success. Understand the importance of retention and explore strategies to keep your employees from leaving.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/importance-of-staff-retention) \\ \\ employee retention\\ \\ Top Factors for High Employee Turnover Rates in the Workplace\\ \\ Discover the key factors contributing to high employee turnover rates and explore effective strategies for enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/high-employee-turnover-rates) \\ \\ employee retention\\ \\ 10 Creative Ways to Retain Employees\\ \\ Explore the ten most creative ways to retain employees. Learn how mentorship can help reduce employee turnover by cultivating a loyal and engaged workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/creative-ways-to-retain-employees) -min.jpg)\\ \\ knowledge sharing\\ \\ Why is Documentation Important For Knowledge Sharing\\ \\ Realize why is documentation so important in facilitating knowledge sharing and use best practices to develop a healthy, collaborative organizational culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/why-is-documentation-important) \\ \\ succession planning\\ \\ Process Documentation Template for L&D Leaders\\ \\ Frustrated by messy L&D workflows? Learn how a process documentation template can streamline training, boost productivity & drive results.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/process-documentation-template) -min.png)\\ \\ employee retention\\ \\ Employee Turnover Rate: How to Calculate + Tips To Improve it\\ \\ Learn how to calculate your employee turnover rate and get 11 actionable tips to reduce it, creating a more stable and successful workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-turnover-rate) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ Employee Disengagement: How to Recognize and Address it\\ \\ Learn how to identify signs of employee disengagement and get actionable tips to address and reengage employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-disengagement) \\ \\ attracting and retaining talent\\ \\ Staff Turnover: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers\\ \\ Understand the reasons behind high staff turnover and the factors that can improve your retention rates.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/staff-turnover) -min.png)\\ \\ knowledge sharing\\ \\ What is Process Documentation & Why Does Your Organization Need It?\\ \\ Understand the importance of clear process documentation for organizational efficiency and compliance to supercharge yours with the best mentorship software.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/process-documentation) \\ \\ attracting and retaining talent\\ \\ 8 Key Behavioral Indicators for Employers To Identify Top Talent\\ \\ Learn how to use key behavioral indicators to evaluate employees, find high potentials, improve succession planning, and more.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/key-behavioral-indicators) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ What Is Skills-Based Learning And Why Is It Important?\\ \\ Struggling to bridge the skills gap? Discover how skills-based learning empowers your workforce with in-demand skills for better performance & growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/skills-based-learning) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Behavioral Competencies: Definition, Types, and Examples\\ \\ Soft skills matter! Learn the power of behavioral competencies & discover how they can predict job success and boost employee engagement.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/behavioral-competencies) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ A Detailed Guide to Skills-Based Training\\ \\ Skills based training is the key to staying competitive and resilient. Here’s everything you need to know about skill based training and how to implement it.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/skills-based-training) -min.png)\\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ How to Transition from Micromanager to Mentor\\ \\ Mentors are more effective than micromanagers. Read our guide on how to become a successful mentor.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/from-micromanager-to-mentor) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Benefits of a Skills-Based Organization + Tips To Become One\\ \\ Learn the concept of a skills-based organization, its benefits, and actionable strategies to transition to a skills-based approach to talent management.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/skills-based-organization) -min.png)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ Everything You Need To Know About Skills-Based Talent Management\\ \\ Learn how skills-based talent management is reshaping today's workforce and practical approaches to implementing strategic workforce planning.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/skills-based-talent-management) -min.jpg)\\ \\ Attracting and retaining talent\\ \\ How To Leverage AI in Your Hiring and Retention Strategy\\ \\ Discover how to leverage cutting-edge technology to optimize recruitment processes and create a more engaged workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-leverage-ai-to-enhance-employee-attraction-and-retention-strategies) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ What are learning needs?\\ \\ Discover the essentials of addressing learning needs, conducting TNAs, tailoring learning solutions, and aligning learning goals with organizational objectives.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-needs) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Benefits of Knowledge Sharing + How To Break Barriers\\ \\ We uncover why top performers sometimes hesitate even when benefits of knowledge sharing are well-known and provide actionable strategies you can use today!](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/benefits-of-knowledge-sharing) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Why Continuous Training is the Secret Sauce to Employee Retention and Organizational Success\\ \\ Invest in your employees' futures! Discover how continuous training empowers your workforce & boosts your organization's success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/continuous-training) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Who are Team Learners? Top Strategies for Effective Team Learning\\ \\ Uncover the importance of team learning and how it helps develop a culture of continuous learning within teams. Explore practical strategies for effective team learning.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/team-learners-effective-team-learning) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Learning vs. Training: What Is The Difference?\\ \\ Learn the differences between learning and training and their importance in organizational development. Get insights into how to leverage both in an organization for maximum impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-vs-training) \\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ How To Work in a Team: Tips for Effective Teamwork\\ \\ Effective teamwork is built on a foundation of communication, collaboration, and negotiation. Get actionable tips to develop the right teamwork skills for your employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-work-in-a-team) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How To Boost Knowledge Sharing in the Distributed Workplace\\ \\ We're sharing best practices for creating communities of practice (CoPs) to optimize team performance and enhance knowledge management across distributed teams.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/knowledge-sharing-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How to Implement 70:20:10 Framework: Practical Tips and Real-World Examples\\ \\ Skip outdated training! Explore the 70:20:10 framework for employee development. Get practical tips and real-world examples to unlock your workforce's full potential!](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-implement-70-20-10-framework) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ What is the 70:20:10 Model for Learning and Development\\ \\ Forget boring training! Learn how the 70:20:10 model uses experience & social learning to boost employee skills & ditch the knowledge drain.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/70-20-10-model-for-learning-and-development) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How to Use Experiential Learning Cycles in Mentoring\\ \\ Learn how experiential learning combined with mentoring can lead to a continuous learning culture in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-use-experiential-learning-cycles-in-mentoring) -min.jpg)\\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ How to Use Gamification to Boost Engagement in Your Mentoring Program\\ \\ Discover how gamification can improve mentoring program engagement to create ‌learning experiences that fuel business growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-use-gamification-in-your-mentoring-program) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ 5 Ways for Employees to Connect at Work\\ \\ Discover 5 powerful ways to help employees connect at work & boost engagement. Plus, learn how Colleague Connect can supercharge results!](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/connect-at-work) -min.png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Best Chronus Alternatives for Workplace Mentoring in 2026\\ \\ Explore the best Chronus alternatives for your organization in 2026. Compare top mentoring platforms in detail to find the right solution.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-chronus-alternatives) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How Experiential Learning Can Transform Your Mentoring Programs\\ \\ Learn how experiential learning can make your mentoring program even more successful and ways to measure the impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-experiential-learning-can-transform-your-mentoring-programs) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ 7 Benefits of Experiential Learning in the Workplace\\ \\ Explore the benefits of experiential learning and its impact on employee development.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/7-benefits-of-experiential-learning-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Experiential Learning: A Comprehensive Guide for Mentors\\ \\ Learn how experiential learning works, its benefits in the workplace, and how to design experiential learning opportunities in this detailed guide.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/experiential-learning-guide-for-mentors) -min.png)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How Collaborative Learning Transforms Employee Communication\\ \\ Strengthen employee communication skills with the power of collaborative learning. Get actionable strategies and tips to combat challenges.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/collaborative-learning-employee-communication) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Collaborative Learning in Remote Work Environments: A Comprehensive Guide\\ \\ Learn how to unlock the power of collaborative learning in a remote work environment with actionable tips and strategies.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/collaborative-learning-in-remote-work-environments-a-comprehensive-guide) \\ \\ How to Develop Leaders Through Collaborative Learning Initiatives\\ \\ Collaborative learning isn't just for connecting peers. Learn how to use this strategy to develop leaders within your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/develop-leaders-through-collaborative-learning) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How to Overcome Challenges in Collaborative Learning Programs\\ \\ Learn how you can foster team collaboration by overcoming common challenges of collaborative learning.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/challenges-in-collaborative-learning) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How to Measure the ROI of Collaborative Learning \\ \\ Without measuring impact, even the best learning initiatives can go unnoticed. Learn how to prove the ROI of your collaborative learning programs in this article.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-measure-the-roi-of-collaborative-learning) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 5 Ways to Build a Culture of Support in the Workplace \\ \\ Support in the workplace benefits teamwork, productivity, and overall morale. Find practical strategies on how to assist colleagues and grow as an organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/support-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ 6 Best Practices for Team Collaboration\\ \\ Follow these best practices to create a culture of effective and impactful team collaboration.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/6-best-practices-for-team-collaboration) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How to Build Collaborative Learning Environments Amid Cultural Differences\\ \\ A collaborative learning environment involves embracing cultural differences and connecting employees. In this guide, we share strategies to leverage cultural differences and create an effective collaborative learning environment.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/collaborative-learning-environments) \\ \\ workplace wellbeing\\ \\ How To Craft An Effective Employee Wellbeing Strategy\\ \\ Employee happiness is the secret sauce to a thriving organization. Learn how to develop an employee wellbeing strategy that boosts organizational success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-craft-an-effective-employee-wellbeing-strategy) \\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ Mentor vs. Mentee: Key Differences, Roles & Responsibilities\\ \\ Explore the distinct roles and responsibilities in the mentor-mentee relationship, understanding their unique contributions, benefits, and impacts on growth and success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-vs-mentee) -min.jpg)\\ \\ Culture\\ \\ 10 Effective Ways to Create a More Connected Workplace\\ \\ Building connections in the workplace is incredibly important for employee engagement, well-being, and productivity. Learn how to build a connected workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/connected-workplace) -min.png)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Peer Teaching: Overview, Benefits & Models\\ \\ Learn about peer teaching strategies and how to apply them to unlock knowledge-sharing and collaborative learning in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/peer-teaching-overview-benefits-models) -min.png)\\ \\ Remote Work\\ \\ How and Why to Facilitate Watercooler Talk in Hybrid Workplaces\\ \\ Learn how to strategically manage watercooler talk in hybrid workplaces. Use informal conversations to foster a positive work culture and enhance team dynamics.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-and-why-to-facilitate-watercooler-talk-in-hybrid-workplaces) -min.png)\\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ 5 Hybrid Team Building Activities To Implement Today\\ \\ Practical solutions, recommendations, and actionable tips to help organizations overcome hybrid team building activity challenges and create a more cohesive and engaged workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/5-hybrid-team-building-activities-to-implement-today) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Impact of Mentoring on Employee Engagement and Retention: Lessons from CEOs\\ \\ Mentorship has an outsized impact on employee engagement and retention, proven by the experience of CEOs in different industries.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/impact-of-mentoring-on-employee-engagement-and-retention) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ A Guide To Developing A Successful Skill Strategy\\ \\ A skill strategy is critical in giving your organization a competitive advantage. This guide shows you how.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-guide-to-developing-a-successful-skill-strategy) -min.png)\\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ Beyond the Donut App: A Guide for Connecting Employees\\ \\ Feeling the distance with remote work? Zoom and MS Teams just aren’t enough to foster organic connections. That’s where a donut app like Coffee Chats comes in.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/beyond-donut-apps-a-guide-for-connecting-employees) -min.png)\\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ What is a Coffee Chat? (Plus Benefits and Tips)\\ \\ Coffee chats are a powerful tool to connect your workforce. But what is a coffee chat, and how do you get started with them?](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-a-coffee-chat-plus-benefits-and-tips) -min%20(1).png)\\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ How to Replicate Water Cooler Conversations in Hybrid & Remote Workplaces\\ \\ Discover ways to replicate office water cooler talk and drive a bigger impact on the learning and development of your employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/water-cooler-conversations-an-actionable-guide-for-hybrid-workplaces) \\ \\ Culture\\ \\ Boost Team Connections With Virtual Coffee Breaks\\ \\ Discover strategies for engaging your remote employees with a virtual coffee break. Explore how informal interactions can enrich your company’s culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/boost-team-connections-with-virtual-coffee-breaks) -min.jpg)\\ \\ remote work\\ \\ What is a Virtual Water Cooler + Tips For Setting One Up\\ \\ Learn how to use virtual water coolers to connect remote teams, boosting employee engagement, collaboration, and retention.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-a-virtual-water-cooler-tips-for-setting-one-up) -min%20(1).jpg)\\ \\ Culture\\ \\ Coffee Roulette: Why Virtual Teams Need It and How To Set It Up\\ \\ Coffee roulette helps organizations enhance employee engagement, foster collaboration, and build a positive workplace culture to address common challenges.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/coffee-roulette-why-virtual-teams-need-it-and-how-to-set-it-up) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ A 2026 Guide to Collaborative Learning\\ \\ Unlock the potential of collaborative learning with Colleague Connect. Foster meaningful connections, enhance teamwork, and achieve shared professional goals.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-2024-guide-to-collaborative-learning) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ What Is Remote Company Culture (+ Tips On How to Build A Great One)\\ \\ Ditch cubicles, build culture! Master the art of remote company culture with tips, tricks, and a game-changing tool like Colleague Connect.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-remote-company-culture-tips-on-how-to-build-a-great-one) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How to Break Down Silos in Your Organization\\ \\ Breaking down silos in your organization unlocks better collaboration and cohesive efforts towards shared goals. Here are ways you can break down silos.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-break-down-silos-in-your-organization) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring for Success: Strategies for Organizational Growth\\ \\ Mentoring programs play a strategic role in the success of an organization. Learn how to leverage mentorship as an L&D strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-for-success-strategies-for-organizational-growth) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentor Meeting Agendas for Productive Sessions (+ Template)\\ \\ Want to transform mentorship journeys? Start by crafting impactful mentor meeting agendas and aligning your mentee's goals with those of their organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-meeting-agendas-for-productive-sessions-template) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ Best Coffee Chat Questions to Help Employees Network & Learn (With Examples)\\ \\ Coffee chats are instrumental in breaking down silos, improving employee engagement, and creating a connected workplace. Our guide will walk you through the best coffee chat questions that spark organic connections.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-coffee-chat-questions-to-help-employees-network-learn-with-examples) -min.png)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ 7 Benefits of Succession Planning & Why They Matter\\ \\ Talent war got you down? Build your own champions! Discover the powerful benefits of succession planning for a future-proof workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/7-benefits-of-succession-planning-why-they-matter) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Your Guide to Implementing 360 Feedback (+ Free Template)\\ \\ Craft the perfect 360 feedback template. Learn how to design & optimize your template, overcome common challenges, & unlock employee & organizational growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/your-guide-to-implementing-360-feedback-free-template) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ Embracing the Whole Person Approach in Organizational Development\\ \\ Uncover the power of a whole-person approach. Get actionable tips to integrate holistic practices, including mentorship, into your organizational culture](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/embracing-the-whole-person-approach-in-organizational-development) -min.png)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ A Comprehensive Guide to Leadership Succession Planning\\ \\ Discover key strategies for leadership succession planning to ensure your organization's continuity and growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-to-leadership-succession-planning) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring Styles: 7 Types & When to Use Them\\ \\ How do you choose the right mentoring styles for your programs? Explore seven mentorship styles, use cases, and how to implement them in your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-styles-7-types-when-to-use-them) -min.jpg)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ A Guide to Building the Best Succession Plans (+ Examples)\\ \\ Cultivating future leaders requires planning. In this guide, let’s explore succession planning examples and how to write a succession plan of your own.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-guide-to-building-the-best-succession-plans-examples) \\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ The 4 Stages of Succession Planning\\ \\ Futureproof your org! Learn the 4 stages of succession planning and how to build a pipeline of confident leaders ready for any challenge.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-4-stages-of-succession-planning) -min.jpg)\\ \\ The Future of L&D: Employee Development Strategies for 2026 and Beyond\\ \\ How do you need to adapt your employee development strategies to prepare for the future of learning and development? Explore advice from HR and L&D pros.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/future-of-employee-development-trends-and-strategies-in-l-d) -min.png)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ A Comprehensive Guide to Employee-led Development\\ \\ Employee-led development promotes employee engagement, increases productivity, and improves talent retention. Embrace it to bolster organizational flexibility.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-to-employee-led-development) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ What is a Training Roadmap? Definition, Types, and Benefits\\ \\ Uncover the power of training roadmaps in our guide, covering definitions, benefits, and practical tips. Transform your workforce with strategic learning pathways.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-a-training-roadmap-definition-types-and-benefits) \\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ Navigating Organizational Success: A Guide to Human-Centered Leadership\\ \\ Practical steps to implement human-centered leadership using Together's mentorship platform.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/navigating-organizational-success-a-guide-to-human-centered-leadership) .png)\\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ Matrix Organizational Structure: Meaning, Types and Benefits \\ \\ Learn about the types of matrix organizational structures. Discover its advantages and how it improves collaboration and mentoring among cross-functional teams.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-matrix-organizational-structure-how-does-it-improve-collaboration) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Principles of Coaching: A Guide for 2026\\ \\ Discover essential coaching principles for 2026 in our guide. Learn how empathy, trust-building, and focusing on strengths can transform your organization's coaching programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/principles-of-coaching-a-guide-for-2024) -min.png)\\ \\ Employee engagement\\ \\ How To Write Employee Spotlight Questions (Plus Formats)\\ \\ Learn how to write employee spotlight questions and the best practices for implementing employee spotlights.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-write-employee-spotlight-questions-plus-formats) \\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ A 2026 Guide to Building a Women’s Mentoring Program\\ \\ Learn about the role of women mentorship programs in promoting gender diversity and how to start your own women’s mentorship program at your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-2024-guide-to-building-a-womens-mentoring-program) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ 39 Career Development Questions For Employee Growth & Engagement \\ \\ Explore this handy list of practical career development questions to inspire meaningful conversations around professional growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/39-career-development-questions-for-employee-growth-engagement) \\ \\ employee retention\\ \\ 10 Retention Factors that Shape Employee Experience\\ \\ We identified 10 retention factors that will shape employee experience in the years to come. Read all about them in this article.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-retention-factors-that-shape-employee-experience) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ 8 Employee Competencies Your Teams Need in 2026\\ \\ Learn about the role of employee competencies in driving organizational growth, and the top 8 competencies you need to develop in your teams.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/8-employee-competencies-your-teams-need-in-2024) -min.png)\\ \\ A Guide to Driving Employee Engagement \\ \\ Explore the 5 key drivers of engagement, from clear communication to psychological safety. These drivers are the secret to a thriving, productive workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-guide-to-driving-employee-engagement) -min.png)\\ \\ diversity and inclusion\\ \\ 11 Employee Resource Group Guidelines for Building Inclusive Workplaces\\ \\ Learn how ERGs contribute to organizational success, and discover 11 essential employee resource group guidelines for effective management of ERGs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/11-employee-resource-group-guidelines-for-building-inclusive-workplaces) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ 10 Examples of Professional Goals for 2026\\ \\ Explore the significance of setting professional goals with examples. Learn how to achieve success in your career through strategic goal-setting.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-examples-of-professional-goals-for-2024) -min.png)\\ \\ 7 Types of Mentoring + Tips on How To Use Each\\ \\ Learn about the different mentoring types and how to choose the best one for your organization, considering goals, culture, DEI, and more in our comprehensive guide.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/7-types-of-mentoring-tips-on-how-to-use-each) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Enterprise Learning: The Ultimate Guide for Transforming Organizations\\ \\ In this guide, learn how to implement enterprise learning program to address skill gaps, boost engagement, and build a culture of continuous development.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/enterprise-learning-the-ultimate-guide-for-transforming-organizations) -min.jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentee Meaning: Understanding the Role and Importance\\ \\ Explore the roles of mentees in effective mentorship programs, including best practices for HR and L&D professionals in designing these programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentee-meaning-understanding-the-role-and-importance) \\ \\ workplace wellbeing\\ \\ How to craft an effective flexible work policy for a future-friendly workplace\\ \\ Discover how to elevate productivity and satisfaction, along with tips on devising a flexible work policy that redefines work hours and embraces remote setups.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-craft-an-effective-flexible-work-policy-for-a-future-friendly-workplace) -min.png)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ What leadership style puts people first? Choose Yours\\ \\ People-centric leadership boosts retention, profitability, and innovation. Mentorship is a symbiotic tool to help cultivate a people-first culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-leadership-style-puts-people-first-choose-yours) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ What is Job Satisfaction? Meaning, Importance and Examples\\ \\ Employee satisfaction is vital to every aspect of your company. Learn what causes job satisfaction plus get inspired with job satisfaction examples.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-job-satisfaction-meaning-importance-and-examples) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ Why Work Friends Matter + 12 Tips to Foster Work Friendships\\ \\ Discover practical tips for making friends at work and learn how mentorship, facilitated by platforms like Together, can enrich workplace relationships.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/why-work-friends-matter-12-tips-to-foster-work-friendships) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ 8 Digital Transformation Goals for 2026\\ \\ Explore the top 8 digital transformation goals for 2026 and learn how Together for Teams can drive your business towards innovation and efficiency.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/8-digital-transformation-goals-for-2024) \\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ 6 Ways to Avoid Digital Overload and Keep Employees Engaged\\ \\ Find out what triggers digital overload and learn how mentoring can restore equilibrium in the modern workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/6-ways-to-avoid-digital-overload-and-keep-employees-engaged) -min.jpg)\\ \\ How Organizational Culture Influences Employee Behavior\\ \\ Explore how organizational culture shapes employee behavior, with insights on improving engagement, innovation, and open communication for a thriving workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-organizational-culture-influences-employee-behavior) -min.jpg)\\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ Top 5 Donut for Slack Alternatives for 2026\\ \\ Explore the top Donut for Slack alternatives in 2026 for better team building and engagement in your workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/top-5-donut-for-slack-alternatives-for-2024) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ How Microsoft Teams Apps Help Connect Employees\\ \\ Explore how Microsoft Teams Apps, like Together for Teams, revolutionize employee connectivity and team building in this insightful article.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-microsoft-teams-apps-help-connect-employees) \\ \\ employee management\\ \\ Employee Profile: What Is It + How to Create One (free template)\\ \\ Learn how employee profiles can help you with your talent management strategy along with tips on how to get started.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-profile-what-is-it-how-to-create-one-free-template) -min.jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Examples: A Goal-Setting Guide\\ \\ Discover key goal-setting strategies, get examples of short-term and long-term goals, and actionable tips to set successful goals.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/short-term-and-long-term-goals-examples-a-goal-setting-guide) \\ \\ learning technology\\ \\ 7 Best Microsoft Teams Integrations for L&D Professionals\\ \\ Explore how Microsoft Teams optimizes L&D with a look at the top 7 Microsoft Teams integrations for a seamless, efficient tech stack.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/7-best-microsoft-teams-integrations-for-l-d-professionals) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ What Are Career Conversations + Benefits of Encouraging Them\\ \\ Explore the essentials of career conversations, their key elements, and how to overcome common obstacles for professional growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-are-career-conversations-benefits-of-having-them) \\ \\ A Complete Guide to Skill Building in the Workplace (2026)\\ \\ In this guide, you get the essential components of skill building in the workplace + how to identify skills gaps, create an effective training plan, and use mentoring programs for faster upskilling.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-skill-building-in-the-workplace-2024) \\ \\ performance management\\ \\ 6 Key Elements of Performance Management (And Why You Should Focus On Them)\\ \\ If you’re looking to grow your organization’s performance management, read our tips on how you can make that happen.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/key-elements-of-performance-management-and-why-you-should-focus-on-them) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What is Mentoring? Meaning, Benefits, and Types\\ \\ Discover the essentials of mentoring in this detailed guide, highlighting its benefits, types, and tips for L&D professionals to implement successful mentor-mentee pairings.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-mentoring-meaning-benefits-and-types) \\ \\ What is Cohort Based Learning? Definition, Process & Tips Explained\\ \\ Learn all about cohort-based learning and how you can use it to boost employee engagement and skill-building.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-cohort-based-learning-definition-process-tips-explained) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 7 Best Online Courses and Podcasts for Mentors and Mentees \\ \\ We’ve compiled a list of the top online courses and mentorship podcasts for your learning journey.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-podcasts-on-mentorship) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ People Strategy: What It Is and Why You Need One\\ \\ A people strategy builds a long-lasting positive relationship between an organization and its employees. Build your own people strategy with this guide.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/people-strategy-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-one) \\ \\ National Mentoring Month\\ \\ National Mentoring Month: A Comprehensive Guide For Organizations\\ \\ Discover how National Mentoring Month amplifies the mentoring movement. Explore the transformative power of mentorship in organizations and dive into real-world case studies.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/national-mentoring-month-a-comprehensive-guide-for-organizations) .jpg)\\ \\ Employee retention\\ \\ Why Employee Retention is Important\\ \\ Understand the complexities of employee retention and improve your organization's bottom line, culture, and reputation.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/why-employee-retention-is-important) .jpg)\\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ 10 Strategies for Developing Leaders (Plus Benefits & Tips)\\ \\ Dive into strategies for cultivating leaders, measuring development impact, and utilizing mentorship tools like Together for sustained growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-strategies-for-developing-leaders-plus-benefits-tips) .png)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Feedback vs. Feedforward: Which Management Method Should You Use?\\ \\ Learn about the differences between feedback and feedforward, and when to use each management method effectively.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/feedback-vs-feedforward-which-management-method-should-you-use) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ Top 7 Employee Engagement Best Practices\\ \\ Explore the top 7 employee engagement best practices for a motivated and productive team. Transform your workplace now!](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/top-7-employee-engagement-best-practices) \\ \\ mentoring\\ \\ 21 Mentoring Trends for L&D Leaders to Follow in 2026 and Beyond \\ \\ Explore the latest mentoring trends shaping the future of work in 2026 and beyond. Discover innovative strategies and inclusive practices for mentorship](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/21-mentoring-trends-for-l-d-leaders-to-follow-in-2023-and-beyond) \\ \\ employee development\\ \\ How to Motivate Employees: 15 Effective Ways to Motivate Employees as a Manager\\ \\ Wondering how to motivate employees on your team? Discover proven tactics for creating a thriving and engaged workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/15-effective-ways-to-motivate-your-employees-as-a-manager) \\ \\ Collaboration\\ \\ Collaboration vs. Teamwork: Key Differences and When to Use Each\\ \\ Explore the nuances of collaboration vs. teamwork. Learn when to leverage each approach for optimal workplace effectiveness.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/collaboration-vs-teamwork-key-differences-and-when-to-use-each) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentoring \\ \\ Benefits of Women Mentoring Women (Plus Tips on How to Start)\\ \\ Women mentors make the best support agents for other women to break barriers and advance in their career.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/benefits-of-women-mentoring-women-plus-tips-on-how-to-start) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ 9 Employee Engagement Objectives to Focus on in 2026\\ \\ Low engagement costs more than you think. Explore 9 key objectives, from leadership to wellbeing, designed to boost retention and drive company success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/9-employee-engagement-objectives-to-focus-on-in-2024) \\ \\ leadership development\\ \\ Navigating the First 90 Days: A Detailed Guide to Executive Onboarding\\ \\ Learn the best practices of executive onboarding and how you can create a stellar process within your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/navigating-the-first-90-days-a-detailed-guide-to-executive-onboarding) \\ \\ employee development\\ \\ The Ultimate Guide to Employee Management\\ \\ Looking to improve employee management practices in your organization? We put together best practices and real-life examples in this ultimate guide.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-employee-management) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What is National Mentoring Day and How to Celebrate it Meaningfully\\ \\ National Mentoring Day is an occasion to empower mentors across the world. Find out more by checking out our extensive guide.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-national-mentoring-day-and-how-to-celebrate-it-examples-of-famous-mentors) \\ \\ diversity and inclusion\\ \\ DEI Initiatives: Meaning, Examples & Benefits\\ \\ Learn how DEI initiatives drive business success, improve engagement, and create inclusive workplaces with actionable strategies and examples.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/dei-initiatives-meaning-examples-benefits) \\ \\ What Makes an Effective Mentoring Program? Key Features and Best Practices\\ \\ Effective mentoring programs require planning, analysis, and goal-setting, but most of all, you need perfect mentor-mentee matches to succeed.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-makes-an-effective-mentoring-program-key-features-and-best-practices) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ How to Structure a Mentorship Program: Proven L&D Insights\\ \\ Learn to structure a mentorship program with expert L&D insights. From pairing rules to ROI, build a scalable program that drives results.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-structure-a-mentorship-program-a-complete-guide) \\ \\ Customer stories\\ \\ How Activision’s mentoring program adoption shot up from 3% to 46%\\ \\ Learn how a large company boosted engagement rates and improved learning culture by adopting Together to run their mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-program-adoption-rate) .png)\\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Mentor vs. Sponsor: What’s the Difference? (Plus Real-Life Examples)\\ \\ Explore the difference between mentor vs. sponsor roles, their impact on employee and organizational growth, and how to nurture these relationships for career success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-vs-sponsor-whats-the-difference-plus-real-life-examples) .jpg)\\ \\ employee connections\\ \\ Team Member Connections: Benefits and Actionable Tips\\ \\ Learn why fostering strong team member connections is pivotal to a productive work culture. Get practical tips to create a connected team.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/team-member-connections-definition-benefits-and-actionable-tips) .png)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ What is Learning in the Flow of Work? Definition, Best Practices & Examples\\ \\ Learn about the benefits of learning in the flow of work and how to implement this L&D strategy for your team.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-learning-in-the-flow-of-work-definition-best-practices-examples) \\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ 10 Employee Engagement Trends to Watch in 2026 (+ Tips)\\ \\ Learn about the latest employee engagement trends and how to use them to your advantage.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-employee-engagement-trends-to-watch-in-2024-tips) \\ \\ employee retention\\ \\ How to Keep Employees From Leaving: 10 Strategies + Considerations\\ \\ Retention has never been as important as it is now. Learn how to retain employees with 10 actionable strategies and reasons why it’s worth your while.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-ways-to-keep-employees-from-leaving-plus-benefits-of-employee-retention) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Level Up Your Sales Team with Leadership Training\\ \\ Find out how you can build a motivated and high-performing sales team that's ready to lead.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/level-up-your-sales-team-with-leadership-training) \\ \\ Capability Building: Definition, Benefits and Strategies to Build your Program\\ \\ Learn about the benefits of a comprehensive capability building program and how to develop one.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/capability-building-definition-benefits-and-strategies-to-build-your-program) .jpg)\\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ A Detailed Guide to Creating an Effective ERG Leadership Structure \\ \\ Learn how to create a robust Employee Resource Group (ERG) leadership structure that fosters diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-detailed-guide-to-creating-an-effective-erg-leadership-structure) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Embracing a Bias for Action: The Role of Mentorship in Business Success\\ \\ Find out what a bias for action means in business, read real-life success stories, and explore the role of mentorship. Learn how the Together Platform can guide your journey.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/embracing-a-bias-for-action-the-role-of-mentorship-in-business-success) \\ \\ Onboarding\\ \\ 11 Essential Tips to Facilitate Onboarding Mentorship\\ \\ Onboarding is key to retaining new employees. Read these expert tips on using mentoring to transition new hires, shorten their time to productivity and build lasting relationships.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-essential-tips-to-facilitate-onboarding-mentorship) \\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ Unlocking employee potential: A guide to effective career mapping\\ \\ Paired with mentorship, career mapping can foster employee engagement and organizational success. Here’s how.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/unlocking-employee-potential-a-guide-to-effective-career-mapping) \\ \\ A Comprehensive Guide to Preboarding New Hires (Plus Free Checklist)\\ \\ Build your preboarding program with these 8 tips from experts to make sure new hires are excited, and feel welcomed and valued.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-to-preboarding-new-hires-plus-free-checklist) \\ \\ 4 Types of Collaboration Styles to Use in the Workplace\\ \\ Effective collaboration is the key to high-functioning workplaces. Learn how you can use different collaboration styles to drive performance and productivity.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/4-types-of-collaboration-styles-to-use-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ A Comprehensive Guide to DEIB in the Workplace\\ \\ Discover the meaning of DEIB and understand how DEIB programs create workplaces where employees feel valued, included, and empowered to thrive.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/deib-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ employee engagement\\ \\ How to Build Employee Connections in the Workplace in 2026\\ \\ Learn how to build employee connections in your workplace with authentic strategies that appeal to the modern-day workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-build-employee-connections-in-the-workplace-in-2023) .jpg)\\ \\ learning and development\\ \\ A 6-step Guide to Building a Successful Job Shadowing Program\\ \\ Learn to build a successful job shadowing program to boost employee growth, foster skills, and enhance team collaboration in six simple steps.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-7-step-guide-to-building-a-successful-job-shadowing-program) -p-500.jpg)\\ \\ career development\\ \\ 7 Meaningful Answers to "What are Your Career Aspirations?" in an Interview\\ \\ Learn the best approaches to answer interview questions about your career aspirations. We provide example answers and explain what makes them meaningful.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/meaningful-answers-to-what-are-your-career-aspirations-in-an-interview) .png)\\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ How to build a women's leadership mentoring program \\ \\ Learn the ins and outs of starting a women's leadership mentoring program. We discuss the challenges women leaders face in the workplace and how mentoring can help them overcome these challenges.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/womens-leadership-mentoring-program) .png)\\ \\ Leadership\\ \\ Inspiring examples of leadership in the workplace\\ \\ Uncover the benefits of inspirational leadership from real-life leaders who inspire employees to be passionate about their work.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/inspiring-leadership-examples) .png)\\ \\ Company culture\\ \\ How mentorship improves company culture\\ \\ Gain a better understanding of how mentorship affects your company culture, and how to implement a mentorship program into your workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-mentorship-improves-culture) \\ \\ Employee Retention\\ \\ 11 Best strategies to reduce employee turnover \\ \\ Want to keep your employees happy and reduce turnover? Use these 11 strategies to build better work environments and foster employee engagement in the long run.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/strategies-to-reduce-employee-turnover) \\ \\ Mentoring circles\\ \\ 5 Collaborative mentoring circle discussion topics for your next meeting\\ \\ Learn what mentoring circles are, their benefits, and the discussion topics that are worth discussing in a mentoring circle.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-circle-topics) \\ \\ 10 Common causes of high employee turnover & how to prevent/reduce them\\ \\ Discover effective strategies to combat high employee turnover, retain top talent, and foster a positive work culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/top-reasons-for-employee-turnover) .jpg)\\ \\ Attracting and retaining talent\\ \\ What drives employee retention? \[How to keep your top talent\]\\ \\ Discover effective strategies to retain top talent and reduce turnover rates.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-drives-employee-retention-how-to-keep-your-top-talent) .jpg)\\ \\ Attracting and Retaining Talent\\ \\ 10 Effective ways organizations are retaining employees in 2026\\ \\ Learn the significance of employee retention and explore 10 effective strategies organizations are using today to retain their workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/ways-to-retain-employees) .jpg)\\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ How to execute a successful cross-training employee program\\ \\ Want to avoid problems when an employee is off sick? Learn how to execute a cross-training employee program and make sure you keep running smoothly.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/cross-training-employee-program) .jpg)\\ \\ Attracting and retaining talent\\ \\ How to improve your hiring strategy in 2026 by adapting to new needs\\ \\ Learn how to improve your hiring strategy to accommodate modern job seekers.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/improve-your-hiring-strategy) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentoring programs\\ \\ 6 Ways organizations can support mentoring relationships among employees\\ \\ Want to know how your organization can support mentoring relationships among employees? Discover the best ways to create positive connections between workers.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/support-mentoring-relationships-workplace) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship expert interviews\\ \\ 5 Mistakes to avoid when starting a mentorship program \[an interview with Tiersa Hall\]\\ \\ Here are the 5 mistakes that can hurt your mentoring program. We interviewed mentoring expert, Tiersa Hall to understand what mentoring program managers can do instead.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mistakes-to-avoid-when-starting-a-mentorship-program) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentoring relationships\\ \\ 7 Most common goals for mentees \[plus 5 tips for setting and achieving them\]\\ \\ Learn about common mentee goals and discover tips for setting and achieving them.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentee-goals) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentoring relationships\\ \\ How important are mentor-mentee relationships at work?\\ \\ Don't underestimate the power of a mentoring relationship. Here are over a dozen tips for making the most of your mentoring relationship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-mentee-relationships-importance) .png)\\ \\ Mentoring relationships\\ \\ What do mentors gain from taking on a mentee? \\ \\ Mentees aren't the only ones who benefit from the relationship. Here are 7 advantages to taking on a mentee.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-benefits) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship training activities: 10 Activities to boost engagement\\ \\ 10 training activities to prepare mentors to build growth-focused relationships with their mentees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-training-activities) \\ \\ Mentorship program planning\\ \\ How to run a mentoring workshop for employees \[7 steps\]\\ \\ Launching your mentoring program? This blog walks you through the steps on how to run an effective mentoring workshop to set mentors and mentees up for success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-run-a-mentoring-workshop-for-employees-7-steps) .png)\\ \\ MENTORSHIP EXPERT INTERVIEWS\\ \\ What separates successful mentoring programs from those that flop? \[Interview with Wendy Axelrod\]\\ \\ Learn what successful mentoring programs do differently. We share expert insights from Dr. Wendy Axelrod.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/building-successful-mentoring-programs) .png)\\ \\ MENTORSHIP EXPERT INTERVIEWS\\ \\ Supporting Employee Resource Groups through mentorship \[an interview with Michelle Ferguson\]\\ \\ Learn how mentorship programs support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and promote diversity, inclusion, and career advancement with expert insights from Michelle Ferguson, author of "Women Mentoring Women".](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/erg-mentorship) .png)\\ \\ MENTORSHIP PROGRAM ROI\\ \\ Mentoring ROI: 7 Examples of impactful mentoring programs\\ \\ Here are 7 examples of mentorship programs driving impact at their organizations and what you can learn from them.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-program-roi-examples) %20(1).png)\\ \\ Mentorship Expert Interviews\\ \\ Break the glass ceiling with mentorship \[an interview with W Brad Johnson, PhD.\]\\ \\ Learn how to design mentoring programs that break the glass ceiling and support professional development for underrepresented groups with practical tips from expert W. Brad Johnson, Ph.D.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/brad-johnson-break-the-glass-ceiling-with-mentorship) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship Program ROI\\ \\ Key metrics to measure the ROI of your mentoring program\\ \\ Don't let your mentoring efforts go unnoticed! This article outlines the key metrics that matter in measuring the ROI of your mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/roi-of-mentoring-key-metrics-measure) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship Program ROI\\ \\ Why measuring ROI is critical for the success of your mentoring program \\ \\ Learn why measuring ROI is critical for the success of a mentoring program in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-roi-importance) .png)\\ \\ Mentoring relationship\\ \\ 10 Goals for mentors who want to make an impact\\ \\ Discover 10 impactful goals for mentors to make the most of the mentorship experience. Learn how to grow as a leader and benefit from new perspectives](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-goals) %201.png)\\ \\ Learning and development\\ \\ What is just-in-time learning and how does it boost employee development?\\ \\ Learn why just-in-time will improve your learning and development initiatives and how to adopt them into your existing training programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/just-in-time-learning) .png)\\ \\ Mentoring programs\\ \\ 6 Benefits of micro-mentoring\\ \\ What is micro-mentoring, and how can it benefit your organization? Invest in employees’ knowledge and skills with this innovative approach to mentorship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/micro-mentoring) .png)\\ \\ Employee engagement\\ \\ 5 ways to improve company culture by combining employee recognition and mentorship programs \\ \\ Learn how mentorship and employee recognition programs work together to generate employee recognition ideas that create highly engaged workplace cultures.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-recognition-mentorship-programs) .png)\\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ Examples of leadership goals that energize high-potential employees\\ \\ Leverage these examples of leadership goals to inspire and engage your high-potential employees as they transition into leadership roles.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/examples-of-leadership-goals) .png)\\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ 4 Informal Training Examples to Implement at Your Company\\ \\ Learning doesn’t need to happen in a classroom. Here are 4 examples of informal learning in the workplace to inspire your informal training programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/informal-training) .png)\\ \\ Leadership development\\ \\ How to create a leadership development plan: A 9-step guide\\ \\ Learn how to create a leadership development plan in 9 steps. Build a strong pipeline, improve retention, and nurture high-potential employees for future success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-development-plan) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ 10 Must-Have Leadership Discussion Topics for Rising Talent\\ \\ Here’s why intentional conversations about leadership are key to stronger management—and use our list of 10 leadership development topics to get started.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-must-have-leadership-discussion-topics-for-rising-talent) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ What is organizational leadership, and why is it important?\\ \\ We all need organizational leaders in our teams and on our boards. Here's what organizational leadership is and how to cultivate it in your workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/organizational-leadership) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ We all want authentic leaders: here are 9 ways to encourage it at work\\ \\ Authentic leadership is a hot topic and for a good reason. We all want genuine leaders who seek their team's interest, not just profit. Here are 9 ways to cultivate an authentic leadership culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/authentic-leadership) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ The 5 behaviours of democratic leadership at work \[A leaders field guide\]\\ \\ Here's a leader's rundown of democratic leadership; what it is and how to cultivate it in your teams and organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/democratic-leadership) .png)\\ \\ Together Mentorship Platform\\ \\ Mentorship in tech: 7 steps to designing your program with Together\\ \\ Today's tech companies need mentoring programs if they want to attract and retain top talent. Here's how Together's Mentorship Platform can make it easy to launch and manage mentoring programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/technology-company-mentorship-programs) .png)\\ \\ Leadership development\\ \\ Laissez-faire leadership: Is it effective at work?\\ \\ Discover the features and advantages of laissez-faire leadership, a management style that provides complete control to the team to manage themselves.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/laissez-faire-leadership) .png)\\ \\ High Potential Employees\\ \\ 5 Ways to Identify High Potential Employees in Your Organization\\ \\ It can be challenging to identify high potential employees. Read about tips and tools to identify high potential employees in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-identify-high-potential-employees) .png)\\ \\ Together Mentorship Platform\\ \\ Professional services mentorship programs: 7 steps to designing your program with Together \\ \\ Mentorship programs effectively allow professional services companies to invest in their talent. Here's how Together's award-winning platform can help you build a world-class mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/professional-services-mentorship-programs) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Talent management life cycle: developing employees at every stage\\ \\ A solid talent management life cycle should take center stage in any organization. Discover ways to develop employees at every stage, from hiring to exit.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/talent-management-life-cycle) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ How to have effective developmental conversations with your team\\ \\ Here are eight steps to having productive development conversations with your team and five best practices for following up after the conversation. This article is for managers who want high-performing teams.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/developmental-conversations) .png)\\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ 10 Successful Examples of Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ Discover 10 inspiring employee resource group (ERG) examples from top companies. Learn their impact on workplace diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-resource-group-examples) \\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ From manager to executive: Transformative leadership development programs\\ \\ Here are five examples of leadership development programs offered by leading educational institutions.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/university-leadership-development-programs) .png)\\ \\ Together Mentorship Platform\\ \\ Industrial and manufacturing mentorship programs: 7 steps to designing your program with Together\\ \\ Here are seven steps to creating a mentorship program for companies within the manufacturing and industrial sectors.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/industrial-and-manufacturing-mentorship-programs) \\ \\ Together News\\ \\ Together Software is now a Certified TX-RAMP cloud product\\ \\ Together is the easiest platform for state agencies, institutions of higher education, and public community colleges to adopt.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/together-software-tx-ramp-certified) .png)\\ \\ Together Mentorship Platform\\ \\ Government agency mentorship programs: 7 steps to designing your program with Together\\ \\ Here are seven steps to creating a mentorship program in your government agency or department using Together's platform.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/government-agency-mentorship-programs) .png)\\ \\ Together Mentorship Platform\\ \\ Pairing criteria best practices on Together Software\\ \\ Here are the 10 criteria to consider when setting up your matching process for your mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-pairing-criteria-best-practices) \\ \\ Together Mentorship Platform\\ \\ What survey questions you should ask mentors and mentees\\ \\ Here is a comprehensive list of survey questions to ask mentors and mentees in your Together Mentorship program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/survey-questions-you-should-ask-mentors-and-mentees) \\ \\ Together Mentorship Platform\\ \\ Calculating employee retention and engagement with Together\\ \\ Here is how to calculate the impact of your mentorship program on employee engagement and retention.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/calculating-employee-retention-and-engagement) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ 9 Ways to support racial diversity in the workplace\\ \\ Here are 9 practical ways that HR teams and leaders can support racial diversity and equity in their organizations.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/racial-diversity-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ The Different Types of Employee Resource Groups You Should Have at Work\\ \\ Explore the most common types of ERGs found in business, how they benefit teams and the company, and the most important roles to help them run smoothly.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/types-of-employee-resource-groups) .png)\\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ Building a strategic plan for your employee resource group \[step-by-step guide\]\\ \\ Here are 13 steps to building a strategic plan for your employee resource groups.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-resource-group-strategic-plan) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ 6 Coaching Tips to Improve Session Effectiveness and Drive Positive Change\\ \\ Discover the six main elements of an effective coaching session and six tips to help team members make the most of these sessions.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/coaching-session-tips) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ Leading remote teams: Overcoming the challenges of people management\\ \\ Learn how to maintain team cohesion, communicate clearly, build trust, and motivate remote employees to succeed. Discover the skills and tools you need to become a successful remote team leader and build a thriving team culture, regardless of location.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leading-remote-teams) \\ \\ Together Mentorship Platform\\ \\ Healthcare Mentorship Programs: 7 Steps to Designing Your Program with Together\\ \\ Here are 7 steps to launching healthcare mentorship programs on Together's Platform.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/healthcare-mentorship-programs) .jpg)\\ \\ Leadership Development\\ \\ 6 Examples of Incredible Leadership Development Programs (+ How You Can Develop Your Leaders) \\ \\ Learn how to build successful leadership development programs by exploring these 6 examples of companies that have cracked the code.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/examples-of-leadership-development-programs) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentoring Relationship\\ \\ 30 Inspirational quotes about making the most of mentoring\\ \\ 30 Inspirational quotes to encourage your mentoring journey.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/inspirational-quotes-about-mentors) .png)\\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ 15 Virtual mentoring activities to make your next meeting a great one\\ \\ Here are 15 activities to make your next mentoring session exciting.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/virtual-mentoring-activities) .png)\\ \\ Employee development\\ \\ What is employee development (plus 5 reasons why employee development is important)\\ \\ Understand the importance of having a robust employee development program and the benefits of including it in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/benefits-of-employee-development) \\ \\ Press Release\\ \\ Together earns spot on G2’s 2023 Best Software awards within the fastest-growing products category\\ \\ G2 has over 100,000 companies and products listed on its marketplace, and we’re excited to be recognized in the top 100 Fastest Growing Products.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/g2s-2023-best-software-award) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ The best online mentoring courses for mentors who want to make an impact\\ \\ Mentoring is a skill that can be cultivated. Experience is the greatest teacher, but these mentoring courses can help you hone the skills and qualities that make mentors impactful.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/online-mentoring-courses) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What are mentorship opportunities? \[Plus 11 companies offering them\]\\ \\ Workplaces that offer mentoring opportunities to their employees stand to gain many benefits. Engagement and retention increase while also giving employees the growth they demand. Here are 11 companies offering incredible mentoring opportunities to employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-opportunities) .png)\\ \\ 12 Group mentoring activities to boost your workplace mentoring program \\ \\ Here are 12 group mentoring activities that increase engagement among mentors and mentees and ensure a more equitable mentoring experience.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/group-mentoring-activities) \\ \\ Workplace well-bring\\ \\ The compelling benefits of having mental health mentors at work\\ \\ Discover how mental health mentoring can support your staff's well-being. With the right guidance, employees can manage and overcome stress and boost their productivity.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mental-health-mentor) .png)\\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ How to start a mentorship program for employees of color\\ \\ Mentoring programs designed to promote the advancement of employees from diverse backgrounds are proven to work. But there are nuances to successful mentoring programs. We share the 7 steps to launching a mentorship program for employees of color.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/black-mentoring-programs) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 40 ways to say ‘thank you’ and show your appreciation for your mentor\\ \\ Here are dozens of ways to say 'thank you' — whether short and sweet, funny, or sincere.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-thank-your-mentor) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ What is a mentor tracking system? \[4 metrics to measure\]\\ \\ Learn how a mentor tracking system enhances your program by measuring success, boosting engagement, and supporting continuous improvement.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-tracking-system) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ How to start an engineering mentorship program\\ \\ As organizations compete for engineering talent, successful companies are leveraging mentorship programs to train and retain their engineering talent. Here's how to start a mentoring program of your own.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/engineering-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Workplace wellbeing\\ \\ 6 Ways to mitigate burnout in the workplace\\ \\ The scientific reasons we experience burnout at work and actionable strategies to mitigate them.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/burnout-in-the-workplace) .png)\\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ Social Learning in the Workplace: Examples and Benefits to Your Employees\\ \\ Traditional training courses and quizzes aren’t cutting it anymore. Explore how social learning in the workplace helps you and your employees see better outcomes.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/social-learning-at-work) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Why is it important to have female mentors at work?\\ \\ There is more demand for female mentors at work than there is availability. To avoid burning out existing female mentors, here's how to encourage more mentors to support women-identifying employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/female-mentors) \\ \\ Mentoring programs\\ \\ Five unique ways to structure your workplace mentoring program\\ \\ Before starting your mentoring program, get clear on which program design will drive the most impact. In this guide, we break down the different audiences and pairing formats and when they're best depending on your goals. See the bottom of the article for a brainstorming activity to help you explore creative ways to design your mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/five-unique-ways-to-structure-your-workplace-mentoring-program) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 10 characteristics of life-changing mentors\\ \\ When looking for a mentor, keep your eye out for these 10 high-quality mentoring characteristics.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-characteristics) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ 5 Lessons from Google on how to launch a successful mentorship program\\ \\ Google has a myriad of mentoring programs. If you want to start a mentoring program of your own, there are five lessons our team unpacks to help you learn from Google's success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/google-mentorship-program) \\ \\ How to start an alumni mentorship program \[Guide\]\\ \\ An alumni mentorship program is a great way to both reengage past members of your institution or organization and add more value to your current members. Whether you're in academia, non-profit communities, or organizations, here's how to start an alumni mentorship program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/alumni-mentorship-program) \\ \\ High-potential programs\\ \\ Examples of High-Potential Programs\\ \\ A high potential employee program is vital to succession planning, engagement, and retention. Read tips and examples of high-potential programs to get started.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/high-potential-programs-examples) .png)\\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ How to lead circle discussions at work \[11 tips\]\\ \\ Often used in the classroom to encourage discussion, circle discussions are a great way to engage team members at work. In this article, we break down how to lead an open and beneficial dialogue in your workplace with circle discussions.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/circle-discussions) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ Training mentors: Is it necessary, and how do you do it well?\\ \\ The most successful mentoring programs support their mentors with training. Here's how to set up mentor training the right way.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/training-mentors) \\ \\ Mentoring programs\\ \\ Recruiting Mentors: 17 Tactics to Attract More Mentors\\ \\ Discover 17 effective tactics for mentor recruitment and learn how to overcome common challenges in recruiting mentors for your program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-attract-mentors) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ What Is a Career Development Program, and Do You Need One at Work?\\ \\ A career development program can benefit your company in many ways, but what goes into one of these programs? Read about best practices and 6 real-life examples.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/career-development-programs) \\ \\ Diversity and inclusion\\ \\ Improve your diversity recruiting strategy \[5 improvements\]\\ \\ Companies are taking steps in the right direction with their diversity recruiting strategies. But there's still a long way to go. Here are 5 actionable strategies from leading brands that you should include in your hiring toolkit.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-recruiting-strategies) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ What the most successful diversity programs in the workplace have in common\\ \\ Here are 5 examples of inspiring and actionable workplace diversity programs from companies in different industries.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-programs-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Diversity and inclusion\\ \\ 6 best diversity activities for the workplace\\ \\ Here are 6 activities you can try in your workplace today that will support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-activities-for-workplace) \\ \\ Employee learning and development\\ \\ Tried-and-true methods for training employees\\ \\ What are the needs of your company? How many professionals are you looking to train? What is your budget? Training employees is a hot topic as reskilling and upskilling become more important. Here are 9 proven strategies for training employees for the future.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-train-employees) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ A mentor’s guide to helping their mentee grow\\ \\ Here are 10 tips for mentors that want to make an impact on their mentee's career.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-guide) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ How to Create a Growth Plan for Employees\\ \\ You’ve identified the need for an employee growth plan, but what’s next? Here are 8 steps to create a growth plan for employees and how to measure success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-growth-plan) \\ \\ Mentoring relationships\\ \\ How to effectively provide feedback to your mentor\\ \\ Providing timely, accurate, and specific feedback can be what separates a successful mentoring relationship from one that fizzles out. Here are 8 tips and principles for effective mentor feedback.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/feedback-for-mentor) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring worksheets for your next meeting\\ \\ Here are 5 mentoring worksheets to guide your next meeting. Inside each, you'll find discussion topics and activities.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-worksheets) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to mentor junior team members\\ \\ Here's how to mentor your more junior team members.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-junior-team-members) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ Event Ideas: Examples of successful virtual employee resource groups\\ \\ Here are event ideas for your employee resource group.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-resource-group-event-ideas) \\ \\ Coaching and mentoring\\ \\ Core Components of an Effective Employee Coaching Plan\\ \\ Coaching employees is proven to increase performance, but only if done right. Here's how to build an employee coaching plan.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-coaching-plan) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to ask for mentorship at work (without sounding weird)\\ \\ Asking someone you consider a role model to be your mentor is daunting. What if they say no? Will I look like an amateur? In this article, we'll put these worries to rest by sharing actionable tips so you're ready for the big ask.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-mentorship) \\ \\ Mentorship Program Planning\\ \\ An Unbeatable Mentoring Framework to Guide Your Program\\ \\ A mentoring framework is a great way to plan a successful mentorship program. Let’s explore Together's mentoring framework template and how to use it.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-framework) \\ \\ Culture\\ \\ What are the different leadership styles?\\ \\ There are 7 different types of leadership styles. Which are you, and which would you rather work for?](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/different-leadership-styles) \\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ 7 Key Drivers of Employee Engagement Every Leader Should Know\\ \\ Employee engagement is critical to performance. Here are the 7 drivers that dictate engagement across your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/drivers-of-employee-engagement) \\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ 4 Examples of Employee Engagement Goals and How to Achieve Them\\ \\ Want to set employee engagement goals but don’t know where to start? Here are employee engagement goal examples, frameworks, and tips to get started.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-engagement-goals) \\ \\ Employee development\\ \\ What is Employee Reskilling and How Can it Prepare Your Workforce for the Future?\\ \\ Learn all about how you can roll out reskilling programs to maintain your workforce in a shifting labor market with this helpful guide.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/reskilling-employees) \\ \\ Mentoring program\\ \\ How to Create a Mentoring Agreement + Free Templates\\ \\ A mentoring agreement is more than a simple formality. It's a great opportunity to align on expectations and start off on the right foot. This article is your guide to crafting a mentoring agreement for your program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-agreement) \\ \\ Mentoring programs\\ \\ Naming Your Mentoring Program \[50+ Examples\]\\ \\ Mentorship program names need to be short, snappy, and truly reflect the purpose of the program. Learn how to choose mentor program names + tips and examples.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/naming-your-mentoring-program) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Strategic questions to ask your mentor that unlock growth\\ \\ Move beyond breaking the ice and ask your mentor the strategic questions that lead to growth. In this article, we curate 8 different types of strategic questions to ask your mentor during your next meeting.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/strategic-questions-to-ask-your-mentor) .png)\\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ Employee spotlight programs: the best way to improve employee engagement and recruitment\\ \\ An employee spotlight is a powerful employer branding tool and a way to boost employee engagement. Here’s everything you need to know about employee spotlights.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-spotlight-program) .png)\\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ The critical role of performance management and employee engagement in the workplace\\ \\ Employee engagement is inseparable from performance management. In this article, we break down how to increase employee engagement through each phase of your performance management strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/performance-management-and-employee-engagement) .png)\\ \\ Coaching\\ \\ How to Design Effective Coaching Sessions in Your Workplace\\ \\ Want to help managers and other leaders have effective coaching sessions with employees in your workplace? We’ve got you covered.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/coaching-sessions) .png)\\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ Spotlighting employees to encourage recognition: 6 Examples\\ \\ Here's everything you need to know about employee spotlights and how to use them to increase employee engagement.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-spotlight) .png)\\ \\ Career development\\ \\ 4 Career development goals you should consider pursuing\\ \\ Here are four career development goals worth pursuing to get you to the next level.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/career-development-goals) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to Ingrain Coaching and Mentoring in Your Workplace\\ \\ Mentoring and coaching in the workplace: What’s the difference between these two concepts and how can you integrate them into your company culture?](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/coaching-and-mentoring-in-the-workplace) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What is the value of mentorship at work?\\ \\ Is mentorship of any value at work? Yes. Here's why and how to ingrain it into your company's DNA.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/value-of-mentorship) \\ \\ Workplace well-being\\ \\ 10 Ways to promote occupational wellness in your organization\\ \\ Here are 10 ways to make occupational wellness a core part of your company culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/promote-occupational-wellness) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What are the responsibilities of mentors?\\ \\ Find out what the seven core responsibilities of mentors are and how they build a successful mentoring relationship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-responsibilities) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What does it look like to mentor others effectively?\\ \\ An effective mentoring relationship can look different for everyone, but there are a few common traits that set the most fruitful relationships apart. We unpack them in this article.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/effective-mentorship) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to get the most out of mentors at work\\ \\ Want to make the most of your mentoring relationship? Here are eight tips for making your mentoring relationship outstanding.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-to-get-out-of-a-mentorship) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Drivers of upward mobility at work\\ \\ In this article, we outline the three drivers of upward mobility at work and five ways to strengthen it.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/upward-mobility-at-work) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ Fool-Proof Mentorship Program Guidelines\\ \\ Our team at Together is always unpacking the latest research on mentoring programs to share the best practices and advice. The below are mentorship program guidelines backed by research and our own experience.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-program-guidelines) \\ \\ Knowledge Sharing\\ \\ 5 Ways Job Shadowing Can Benefit Your Workplace\\ \\ Learn how job shadowing can boost engagement, skill development, and innovation while supporting succession planning and leadership growth in your workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/job-shadowing-benefits) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 7 Steps to support female mentorship at work\\ \\ Here are seven ways to support women in the workplace through mentorship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/7-steps-to-support-female-mentorship-at-work) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ Why You Should Have a Sales Mentorship Program (And How to Get Started)\\ \\ Think your sales team could benefit from mentorship? Here’s everything you need to know to start a sales mentor program at your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/sales-mentorship) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ Best Online Mentoring Platforms for 2026\\ \\ Find the best online mentoring platforms for your program in 2026. Discover our top 10 picks & launch a successful mentoring program today.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-online-mentoring-platform) .png)\\ \\ Onboarding\\ \\ Launch An Onboarding Buddy Program For New Hires\\ \\ Here are the six steps to launching a buddy program for new hires.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/buddy-program-for-new-hires) \\ \\ Mentoring program\\ \\ Building a mentoring program proposal \\ \\ Getting leadership to buy into your mentoring program starts with a compelling proposal. Here's your template to building a mentoring program proposal.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/sample-mentoring-program-proposal) \\ \\ Retention\\ \\ Internal mobility: how to leverage the strength from within\\ \\ It's well known that internal hires are cheaper and more effective than external ones on average. But many companies are leaving a lot on the table by not having an internal mobility strategy. Here's everything you need to know about types of internal mobility and how to build an irresistible company culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/internal-mobility) \\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ What Is Performance Coaching and How Can You Use it in the Workplace?\\ \\ Boost workplace success with performance coaching. Learn key strategies, benefits, and best practices to develop employees and drive engagement.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/performance-coaching) \\ \\ Employee experience\\ \\ Low-cost Employee Incentives for Higher Retention\\ \\ Small gestures can go a long way when it comes to motivating and rewarding your employees. Here are 8 small employee incentives that make a big impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/low-cost-employee-incentives) \\ \\ Retention\\ \\ Signs an employee is about to quit \\ \\ Worried employees are going to quit? Here are the signs to watch for and surprising tips to keep them around.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-quitting-signs) \\ \\ Coaching\\ \\ How to Coach Employees Like the Pros \[Core Principles\]\\ \\ Employee coaching is non-negotiable for companies that want to attract the best and brightest. Here are several ways to build a successful coaching program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-coaching) \\ \\ High potential\\ \\ Essential Components of a High Potential Development Program\\ \\ In this article, we outline what high-potential programs are, why they're important, concrete examples, and steps to start building your own high-potential program for employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/high-potential-programs-for-employees) .jpg)\\ \\ Knowledge sharing\\ \\ What Is Flash Mentoring and How Can You Use It in the Workplace?\\ \\ Flash mentoring is a great way for employees to get the benefits of mentoring in less time. But what is flash mentoring and how do you get started? Read on to find out.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/flash-mentoring) \\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ What Impactful Learning & Development Programs Have In Common\\ \\ A learning and development program provides employees with the necessary resources and training to advance their careers and close skill gaps in the company. In this article, we unpack the nine components of an impactful learning and development strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-and-development-programs) \\ \\ Knowledge sharing\\ \\ The best knowledge sharing platform: Live Q&A\\ \\ To close knowledge gaps and keep our distributed workforce functioning smoothly, we need knowledge sharing platforms that make it easy for employees to find ways to share knowledge and expertise. That's why we created Live Q&A.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/knowledge-sharing-platform) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What is a career mentor and do you need one?\\ \\ A career mentor is someone who uses their experience to guide and help you grow your career. This article unpacks career mentoring with examples and why it's critical in today's workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/career-mentoring) \\ \\ Group mentorship\\ \\ What is group mentoring & how do you do it well?\\ \\ Learn about group mentorship and how you can use it to give everyone in your organization a leg up. We'll cover the basics of group mentorship and how to set up your own group.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/group-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ One On One Mentoring: A Guide to Workplace Mentorship\\ \\ 1:1 mentoring is the most common mentorship format for a reason. Here's how to create a one on one mentoring program with examples, activities, and tips.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/one-on-one-mentoring) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ 9 Inspiring examples of inclusive workplace cultures\\ \\ 9 concrete examples of companies cultivating inclusive cultures all year round— not just in June.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/inclusive-culture-examples) \\ \\ Mentorship Program\\ \\ 6 Clear and simple steps to starting an impactful mentoring program\\ \\ Maybe you're starting a workplace mentoring program on your own. Maybe management volun-told you to run it. Either way, here is the comprehensive but easy guide to starting a mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/steps-to-starting-a-mentoring-program) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ 16 Best Practices for Running Mentoring Programs in the Workplace\\ \\ Learn 16 best practices for running an employee mentorship program, plus examples of successful workplace mentoring programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/workplace-mentoring-program-best-practices) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 6 ways to encourage mentoring at work\\ \\ Every employee wants mentors when you ask them, but sometimes getting people to actually start forming meaningful mentoring relationships can be tough. Here are six ways to encourage employees to build mentoring relationships.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/encourage-mentoring-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Diversity and inclusion\\ \\ How to Build Your Diversity and Inclusion Plan\\ \\ Build a successful diversity and inclusion plan with clear goals, actionable steps, and measurable outcomes to create an inclusive workplace culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-and-inclusion-plan) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 15 critical roles mentors play in the workplace \[2022 report on mentorship\]\\ \\ Every employee should have a mentor at work. Why? Here are 15 critical roles mentors play in an employee's development and the company's success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/role-of-a-mentor-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ Mentoring toolkit: 10 tips and templates\\ \\ Building a mentoring program can be daunting. Where do you start? With this mentoring toolkit of course! Here are 10 tips and templates to get you started building a successful mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-toolkit) \\ \\ mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring checklist: Tips for making the most of each session\\ \\ Looking for ways to be a great mentor? Look no further. Here's a checklist of activities and tasks so you don't miss anything!](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-checklist) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ How to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging in the workplace\\ \\ Here are 13 actionable ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-promote-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Onboarding programs\\ \\ What Are Work Buddies + How to Create a Buddy System\\ \\ A work buddy system is a great way to improve onboarding, retention, and employee relationships. Here’s everything you need to create your work buddy program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/buddy-system) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ A Guide to Enterprise Mentoring Programs (+ Free Checklist)\\ \\ Are you tasked with launching an enterprise mentoring program at your company? Don't be overwhelmed. Our quick start guide outlines how to get started in three easy steps and includes the tools and resources you need to succeed.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/enterprise-mentoring-programs) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ Mentoring Activities: 22 Mentoring Session Ideas to Try\\ \\ Jumpstart your program with these 22 mentoring activities and mentoring session ideas to help build relationships, share knowledge, and solve problems.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-activities-to-try) \\ \\ Diversity and inclusion\\ \\ What are sponsorship programs in the workplace?\\ \\ Sponsorship programs are an effective way to level the playing field and unlock hidden talent in your organization. Here's how you can get started building a sponsorship program by matching leaders with emerging talent.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/sponsorship-programs-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Diversity and inclusion\\ \\ 7 Diversity hiring strategies to implement at your workplace\\ \\ A diverse hiring strategy unlocks untapped potential in the talent pool. Here are 6 strategies to make your organization's hiring strategy more inclusive.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-hiring-strategies) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ What is team mentoring?\\ \\ We all know the traditional one-on-one mentoring, but what about mentoring for your team? What are its benefits? When do you use it? And how do you start a team mentoring initiative? These questions and more we examine below.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/team-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ Mentorship Program Survey Questions: 28 Examples to Add to Your Mentorship Questionnaire\\ \\ Is your mentorship program successful? Asking the right mentorship program survey questions at different points in the mentorship journey can help you adapt and iterate your program to optimize its impact.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-program-survey-questions) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What is a mentorship program?\\ \\ What is a mentorship program and why would you need to start one? Whether you're thinking of ways to help employees learn, expand students networks, or build a community here's everything you need to know about mentoring programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-a-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What is Mentoring Software?\\ \\ Mentorship software makes it easy for companies to run mentoring programs at scale. In this guide, we break down what mentoring software is, who would use it, specific features, and how to get started.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-mentoring-software) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ Professional associations: Improving membership experience through mentorship\\ \\ Mentorship likely already happens within your professional association. Why not formalize it so that the benefits of mentorship can be available to all? Here are five ways mentoring improve the experience of joining a professional association.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/professional-association-mentoring) \\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ A Guide to People Development: 9 Examples and Strategies\\ \\ Effective people development can transform your team’s potential. Discover 10 powerful employee development strategies to close skill gaps and boost growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/people-development) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship In Tech Startups? Why Employees Need Mentors\\ \\ The world of tech startups is fast and always changing. For founders to maintain their edge and employees to continue growing, mentors play a critical role. Here's everything you need to know about mentoring in tech.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-in-tech) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What is informal mentoring in the workplace?\\ \\ It may not be clear whether to encourage informal mentoring in the workplace or to start a formal mentorship program. Here's how to decide.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-informal-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ Mentor Training Programs: Setting Mentors up for Success\\ \\ A successful mentorship program requires comprehensive mentor training. Learn the key elements and how to design an effective mentor training program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-training-programs-setting-mentors-up-for-success) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 10 Non-negotiable skills for top-tier mentoring\\ \\ It's worse to do mentorship poorly than not at all. Mentors need certain skills to help their mentees grow. Here are the 10 non-negotiable mentoring skills you need](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-skills) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ Creating a Mentoring Plan\\ \\ Looking to start a mentoring program but not sure where to start? Here’s how to create a mentoring plan that documents program goals and logistics.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-plan-template) .png)\\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ 5 KPIs to boost your team’s work from home productivity\\ \\ Here are 5 KPIs to focus on when improving your team's productivity.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/5-kpis-to-boost-your-teams-work-from-home-productivity) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Statistics on Mentorship: The Latest Research on Employee Development \\ \\ Get a quick overview of mentoring statistics to help you build an effective mentorship program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/statistics-on-mentorship) \\ \\ Employee Engagement\\ \\ Using the 4 work styles to build an effective team\\ \\ We all have different styles of working. They fit into 4 categories. We explore each and how you can leverage them to build effective teams.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/work-styles) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship tips\\ \\ Mentoring topics: Agendas that encourage meaningful discussion\\ \\ We've compiled a list of several discussion topics for mentors and mentees. No matter what kind of mentoring relationship you have these discussion topics will open up learning opportunities and meaningful connections.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-topics-for-discussion) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Employee Coaching: Tips To Build An Effective Team\\ \\ Employee coaching guides team members on how to improve their performance through regular and systematic feedback, support, and development. Here's everything you need to know about introducing coaching programs and tips to get real results.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-coaching-tips) \\ \\ Peer Learning\\ \\ What is Peer Coaching and How Do You Do It Well?\\ \\ Peer coaching in the workplace comes with many advantages, both for employees and organizations. So what is peer coaching, and how can you facilitate peer coaching at worK?](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-peer-coaching) \\ \\ High potential employees\\ \\ Workplace productivity: How to measure and increase it\\ \\ Increasing workplace productivity is always in the back of a manager's mind. Here are 7 ways to make your team more efficient and measure it.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/workplace-productivity) \\ \\ Attracting and retaining Talent\\ \\ What is Employer Branding and How to Build a Strong Brand?\\ \\ Discover the meaning of ‘employer branding’, its importance in the modern business landscape, and strategies for implementing it effectively.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/whats-employer-banding) \\ \\ Knowledge Sharing\\ \\ 6 Ways to Create a Strong Knowledge-Sharing Culture in the Workplace\\ \\ It's well known that organizations that encourage knowledge sharing gain a competitive advantage over cultures that reinforce knowledge hoarding and secrecy. But continually promoting a knowledge-sharing culture can take time. Here are 6 ways to build a knowledge-sharing culture that leads to lasting benefits.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/knowledge-sharing-culture) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ 13 workplace activities to foster inclusion\\ \\ Here are over a dozen workplace inclusion activities. We've broken them up by activities you can do in one day and those that can span an entire quarter.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/workplace-inclusion-activities) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Professional mentors: What they are and why they're important to your career\\ \\ Professional mentors play a critical role in spuring our growth and development. Here's everything you need to know about what they are, their importance, and how to find a professional mentor.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/professional-mentors) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Social Ties: Why Employees Need Strong Connections at Work\\ \\ It's not surprising that our social ties at work play a huge role in our productivity, feelings of belonging, and overall happiness. In this article, we look at what social ties are, the science behind them, and how they play such an important role in building a thriving organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/social-ties-at-work) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to find a mentor: \[10 steps + Free resources\]\\ \\ How do you go about finding a mentor? And once you have one, how do you make the most of the relationship? In this article, we break down 10 ways to find a mentor and several considerations for how to choose one.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-find-a-mentor) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentor and Mentee: Roles and Expectations\\ \\ Mentor and mentee relationships need to have clear roles and expectations. Here are several expectations to agree upon in your mentoring relationship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-and-mentee-roles) \\ \\ Attract and Retain Talent\\ \\ 10 Employee Retention Strategies for the 2026 Job Market \\ \\ Is one of your company’s goals to boost retention? Here are 10 employee retention strategies to help you keep top talent.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-retention-strategies-examples) \\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ Examples of Successful Learning and Development Strategies\\ \\ How should you create your learning and development strategy? Get tips and tricks on L&D strategy from Chief Learning Officers and other L&D experts.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-and-development-strategy-examples) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Team Culture: 12 Examples of High-Performing Teams\\ \\ What makes a good team culture? In this guide, understand the team culture definition and twelve examples to help you build a high-performing team culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/team-culture) \\ \\ Diversity and inclusion\\ \\ 6 Examples of Diversity and Inclusion Strategies to Strengthen Workplace DEI\\ \\ Want to increase workplace DEI? Here are 6 diversity and inclusion strategy examples to help you create your own DEI strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-examples) \\ \\ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging\\ \\ Best practices for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging\\ \\ Achieving your diversity, equity, and inclusion goals takes time. Having the right best practices employed will keep you on the right track. Here are 5 best practices to keep in mind with every DEIB initiative.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-and-inclusion-best-practices) \\ \\ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging\\ \\ Supporting Black employees with mentorship\\ \\ Numerous studies show BIPOC employees—employees who aren't white—have far fewer opportunities for career advancement. They have fewer mentors and career sponsors to help them grow. This article will unpack 4 types of mentorship for employees from underrepresented backgrounds.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/black-mentorship) \\ \\ Diversity and inclusion\\ \\ DEI Goals: How to Set and Achieve Them\\ \\ Learn how to set and achieve meaningful DEI goals with examples and best practices to create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-and-inclusion-performance-goals-examples) \\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ The Essential Components of an Employee Development Program\\ \\ Employee development programs help you foster top talent so you can promote from within. Master these essential components of development programs for employees to increase retention, improve performance, and boost morale.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-development-programs) \\ \\ Onboarding\\ \\ 7 Onboarding Strategies You Should Include in Your Hiring Process\\ \\ Onboarding sets the tone for the entire employee experience. Here are 7 effective onboarding strategies to welcome new hires and get them up to speed faster.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/onboarding-strategies-hiring-process) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Speed mentoring: What is it and how do you do it successfully?\\ \\ If you're ready to start a speed mentoring event in your workplace here's everything you need to know.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/speed-mentoring) \\ \\ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging\\ \\ Why women need mentorship in the workplace\\ \\ Mentorship is a meaningful way to encourage the advancement of women in the workplace. We spoke to several women and non-binary folks to understand how they feel about mentorship and its impact on their careers.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/women-mentorship) \\ \\ Learning and development\\ \\ How To Train Remote Employees Effectively\\ \\ Remote training programs have to adapt if they want to deliver rich learning experiences. Here are the best practices.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-train-remote-employees-effectively) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ Mentorship Program Template \[Download How to Structure a Mentoring Program PDF\]\\ \\ Looking for a mentorship program template? We've got you covered with this 6 step mentor program outline. Read the blog or download our mentorship program template PDF.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-program-template) \\ \\ Learning and development\\ \\ Learning At Work: A Leader’s Guide \\ \\ Learning at work is critical to L&D initiatives. Gone are the days of pulling teams away from their work for days at a time. Now, learning needs to happen in the flow of work and be personalized to each of their career journeys. This article dives into 3 ways employees learn and two strategies you can implement to support workplace learning.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-at-work) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ A Simple Guide to Conducting a Solid Virtual Training For Employees\\ \\ Remote work has made employee training hard. There's no doubt about it. Here are 4 steps to conducting effective virtual training.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/solid-virtual-training-for-employees) \\ \\ Learning and development\\ \\ The Right Way to Create The Perfect Learning And Development Strategy in 2022\\ \\ The impact of the future of work is already ripping across every company. Of all the changes the one most pressing for HR and L&D teams is the impact on employee development. How can they build a robust and effective L&D plan? This article will outline the 9 steps to build a perfect L&D strategy for 2022.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/create-learning-and-development-strategy) .png)\\ \\ Employee development\\ \\ Top 10 Trending Skills for Better Career Opportunities in 2026\\ \\ Here are the top trending skills for employees in 2022.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/trending-skills-2022) .jpg)\\ \\ Employee Retention\\ \\ 10 Important Factors to Improve Employee Retention and Engagement\\ \\ Uncover 10 critical factors that drive employee retention and engagement and learn how Colleague Connect's innovative technology can enhance these areas.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/improve-employee-retention-and-engagement) \\ \\ Learning and development\\ \\ 6 Ways To Encourage Continuous Learning In Your Organization\\ \\ Learning shouldn't stop for employees. That's why continuous learning is so popular within the workplace today. If employees are encouraged to continually grow and develop their skills the organizations they work for will be more agile and resilent. Here are 6 ways to promote continuous learning within your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/6-ways-to-encourage-continuous-learning-in-your-organization) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ Remote training is here to stay: Here’s how to do it well\\ \\ Remote training is the new normal, but our strategies need an upgrade. Here are 3 ways to make remote training more collaborative and effective.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/remote-training-strategy) \\ \\ Top Talent & Retention\\ \\ Why mentoring programs will attract top talent\\ \\ For employers, finding talent is harder than ever. To stand out, companies need more than generous employment packages. Mentorship is a way to stand out.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-programs-attract-top-talent) .png)\\ \\ Learning and development\\ \\ How to encourage learning in the workplace\\ \\ Learning in the workplace is critical to long-term organizational success. If you want your teams to be competitive in the future here are 5 ways to encourage more learning in the workplace. By following these tactics, you'll slowly build a learning culture over time.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ Why Mentorship Reinforces Employee Learning And Training\\ \\ Much of our L&D programs have an over-emphasis on coursework, quizzes, and training videos—independent activities. But what employees want is to learn socially through mentors. This article will outline how mentorship can close the knowledge and performance gaps in your L&D strategy](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-reinforces-employee-learning-and-training) \\ \\ Learning and development\\ \\ How to build an employee training plan\\ \\ Do you have a plan for how to train employees? This article will walk you through the steps of building an employee training plan.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-training-plan) \\ \\ Retention\\ \\ Want to Increase Employee Retention? Start a Mentorship Program\\ \\ Mentorship programs are a viable way for companies to increase retention rates. We'll outline 3 ways to increase your own retention rates and provide several ideas to inspire your own mentorship program planning.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/retention-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Workplace Well-being\\ \\ Be the boss they’ll never forget: Psychological well-being in the workplace\\ \\ We spend a quarter of our lives (at least) working. We'd hope that the norm isn't to be burnout and stressed during all that time. Thankfully, using The Six Dimensions of Psychological Well-Being, created by psychologist Carol Ryff, leaders have a framework for supporting mental health in their workplaces. This article outlines the six dimensions and what it means for your workplace well-being.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/psychological-well-being-in-the-workplace) .jpg)\\ \\ Learning and development\\ \\ Examples of Corporate Learning Strategies\\ \\ Here are six examples of corporate learning strategies to inspire your own.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/corporate-learning-strategy-examples) \\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ Why your Learning and Development program needs mentorship\\ \\ Learning and development focuses on building the skills of employees so they can be more effective within the organization. But what's the best way to go about this? Until now, L&D efforts mostly focused on enrolling employees in courses. Now, however, L&D efforts are leveraging mentorship as a way to aid existing L&D efforts. Here are three reasons why your L&D program should include pairing every employee with a mentor.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-and-development-needs-mentorship) \\ \\ Learning & Development\\ \\ 10+ Companies With Exceptional Employee Development Programs\\ \\ Looking for inspiration for your company training programs for employees? Here are ten companies with exceptional career development programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-training-and-development-programs) \\ \\ Workplace well-being\\ \\ 12 Examples of Employee Recognition For 2026\\ \\ Employee recognition is crucial. One of the top reasons employees quit is because they don't feel appreciated by their managers or leaders. To avoid costly turnover and build happy, high-performing teams here are 12 ways to recognize your employees in 2022.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-recognition-examples) \\ \\ Employee development\\ \\ Workforce planning: how to build a future-ready organization\\ \\ Strategic workforce planning involves having the right people with the right skills at the right time. In this article, we explain the 6 stages of workforce planning and how to anticipate future workforce needs to prepare action plans that align with business strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/workforce-planning) \\ \\ Learning and Development\\ \\ Corporate e-Learning is Evolving: What You Need to Know in 2026 and Beyond\\ \\ With more organizations going remote or hybrid every day, corporate e-learning is here to stay. But an e-learning tool alone isn’t enough to prepare employees for the future of work. They also need mentorship programs and peer learning to succeed.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/corporate-elearning) \\ \\ Company News\\ \\ Together raises $5M to fix learning at work\\ \\ Together has raised $5 million USD led by Altair with participation from TRAC, Garage, Rebel, Funders Club to fix learning at work.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/together-raise) \\ \\ Mentoring relationship\\ \\ Productive mentoring sessions: 5 tips\\ \\ Too often, poor preparation for mentoring sessions leads to poor results. To have impactful and productive mentoring meetings, here are 5 tips.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/productive-mentoring-session) \\ \\ Mentorship program\\ \\ How to Run a Pilot Mentorship Program\\ \\ Running a pilot mentorship program is a great way to get early feedback, work out any tweaks, and get comfortable doing it before rolling it out to your whole organization. Here are several helpful tips to run a successful pilot program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/pilot-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Moving from an informal to a formal mentoring program\\ \\ Should you step back and let mentorship happen informally? Or should you establish a formal mentorship program for employees? Here's how to decide.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/formal-vs-informal-mentoring) \\ \\ Peer learning and knowledge sharing\\ \\ Knowledge transfer: Keeping critical know-how within the organization\\ \\ Knowledge transfer is how organizations get the critical skills, insights, and ways of doing things from employees who may be leaving the organization to those who are sticking around. In this article we break down what knowledge transfer is, why it's important, and how to work out a plan for it in your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/knowledge-transfer) \\ \\ Peer learning and knowledge sharing\\ \\ What Is Knowledge Sharing and Why Is It Important?\\ \\ The benefits of knowledge sharing supports high-performance teams. So how do you encourage knowledge sharing in your organization? Here’s all you need to know.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/knowledge-sharing) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Excelling in every stage of the employee life cycle\\ \\ The employee life cycle is six stages that span the period from when an employee applies to when they eventually move on from the company. It's an expansive model for HR professionals to outline and optimize the employee experience. If used correctly, the employee life cycle can lead to greater retention, engagement, and development of individuals. This article will break down each stage and explain how you can apply it in your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-life-cycle-stages) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ The benefits of mentorship\\ \\ There are many benefits associated with mentorship—for the mentee, mentor, and the company they work for. Here is a list of all of them for each.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-benefits-of-mentorship) \\ \\ Onboarding programs\\ \\ How To Create an Engaging Onboarding Buddy Program + Benefits\\ \\ Start your new hires off on the right foot to set them up for long term success. Learn how to launch your onboarding buddy program and reap the benefits.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/onboarding-buddy-is-essential) .jpg)\\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ A Practical Guide to Upskilling and Reskilling \\ \\ Artificial intelligence will affect nearly every sector of the global workforce in the next 10 years. This guide to upskilling and reskilling will help your organization keep up with a changing job market.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/upskilling-and-reskilling) .jpg)\\ \\ Tips for mentors\\ \\ 35 Questions mentors should ask their mentees\\ \\ Wondering what questions you should ask your mentee? This article outlines 27 of them, all of which will help you build a meaningful mentoring relationship that leads to growth.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/questions-to-ask-a-mentee) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Why In-house employee training and development is critical for sustainable business growth\\ \\ The shelf-life of existing skills your employees have is getting shorter each year. What can you do? Replace your workforce by hiring people with the skills you need on your team? That'd take a ton of time and resources. Perhaps a better way—that's better for your culture and bottom line—is to train and develop employees internally. This article covers the benefits and potential challenges of internally training your employees. We also provide tips on how to introduce an in-house development program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-training-and-development-in-house) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentoring\\ \\ The 12 pivotal qualities of the best mentors\\ \\ What qualities should you cultivate as a mentor? In this article, we outline the 12 defining qualities that the best mentors all have in common.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/qualities-of-a-good-mentor) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 15 expert tips for first-time mentors\\ \\ Being a mentor for the first time can be daunting. Here are 15 tips to help you build a successful mentoring relationship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-mentor-someone) .jpg)\\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Reverse Mentoring: A toolkit for diversity and inclusion initiatives\\ \\ Reverse mentorship became popular in the 1990s as a way to keep executives informed on technology changes and the internet. Now, however, reverse mentoring is taking on a new purpose: to support diversity and inclusion initiatives. This article will give you a toolkit for introducing reverse mentoring programs into your company's D&I strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/reverse-mentoring-toolkit) .jpg)\\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ Starting a remote mentorship program: Guide to virtual workplaces\\ \\ Remote workplaces are becoming more of the norm than the exception to the rule. While there are advantages to this style of working, there are distinct disadvantages around employee development. Remote mentoring programs are becoming a viable way to keep teams connected and growing. Here's how to start one in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/starting-a-remote-mentorship-program) .jpg)\\ \\ Peer Mentorship\\ \\ What is a Peer Mentor, and How Does Peer Mentoring Work?\\ \\ Learn what a peer mentor is and the differences between a peer mentor program vs traditional mentoring programs. Read on for tips, tools, and 12 activity ideas.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/ideas-for-peer-mentoring-activities) \\ \\ Evergreen Mentorship Porgrams\\ \\ Evergreen: A new way to run a mentorship program\\ \\ We've been working hard on the biggest change to the platform ever. A new type of program format has arrived, and we call it Evergreen.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/evergreen-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ 5 Best Practices To Build An Inclusive Community In A Remote Work Environment\\ \\ Building an inclusive community is just as important in a remote work environment as it is in a physical one—if not more. Here are 5 best practices to make your remote team more inclusive.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/inclusive-remote-work-environment) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Diversity training is important \[Here's the right way to do it\]\\ \\ Training for diversity and inclusion is becoming more and more common in the workplace. But having a DEI strategy isn't enough and sometimes it can do more harm than good. In this article, we break down how to do diversity and inclusion training right with several examples.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-and-inclusion-training) \\ \\ High potential\\ \\ Mentoring high potential employees \[Guide\]\\ \\ High potential employee development programs are usually designed with two goals in mind: (1) prepare them for future leadership positions and (2) avoid their turnover. The best and brightest minds are always looking for opportunities to learn and grow. What better way to fulfill that need with mentoring programs? This is your guide on starting a high potential mentorship program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/high-potential-employee-mentorship-programs) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Start a diversity and inclusion mentorship program: A guide\\ \\ Employees from diverse backgrounds stand to gain a lot from mentorship. And research shows that when workplaces offer formal mentoring programs, 3/4's of diverse or minority employees opt-in. Organizations should take note. Achieving diversity doesn't start and stop at equal numbers. To meaningfully support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, organizations should start formal mentoring programs. This guide will show you how.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-mentoring-programs) .jpg)\\ \\ Onboarding\\ \\ How to Build a Mentorship Program for New Employees\\ \\ A strong new hire mentorship program boosts retention and engagement. Learn how to structure yours to help employees succeed from day one.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/new-employee-mentoring) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ How to build a culture of learning in your workplace\\ \\ Developing a learning culture may be the best thing organizations can do to remain competitive amidst all the changes of the 21st century. To attract top talent and develop new and innovative products and services, leaders should be investing in employee learning and development. In doing so, they’ll cultivate a learning culture that pays dividends well into the future.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/build-a-learning-culture) .jpg)\\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Building an employee development plan: What you need to know \[with examples\]\\ \\ Building an employee development program that includes mentorship, peer accountability, and exposing employees to different roles may be an effective way for companies to remain competitive.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-development-plan-examples) .png)\\ \\ New managers\\ \\ Developing new managers with mentorship programs\\ \\ Exceptional employees are usually promoted to a role they have little to no training in: a manager. As new managers, these employees are left on their own to learn as they go. But for organizations that want to set up their new leaders for success, they should be looking for ways to mentor them. Mentorship is a fantastic way to help new managers grow into their roles as leaders.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/new-managers-mentorship-program) \\ \\ Mentoriship\\ \\ Mentoring Circles: What They Are and How to Start One\\ \\ Mentoring circles bring employees together for peer learning and career growth. Learn how they work, their benefits, and how to launch a program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-circles) .jpg)\\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Promoting inclusive behaviors at work: How to encourage them \[with examples\]\\ \\ There's a mountain of research showing that diverse and inclusive organizations perform better. So how can we encourage more inclusive behaviors at work? In this article we break down 10 ways organizations can encourage inclusive behaviors among their employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/inclusive-behaviors-at-work) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Examples Of Empathy In The Workplace\\ \\ It's no surprise that great leaders and thriving organizations care about empathetic communication among their teams. But research shows that empathetic communication skills are in short supply. In this article, we outline six ways leaders and workplaces can practice empathetic communication in the workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/empathetic-communication) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How To Know If You'll Be A Great Mentor\\ \\ Being a mentor can be one of the most exciting decisions you make. You’ll be in a position to help someone else develop skills and habits and build a successful career. But it can feel intimidating to call yourself a mentor. In this article, we'll address why we can hesitate to take on the role of a mentor and how to know if you have what it takes.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/great-mentor) %20(1).jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring Groups vs 1-on-1: Which is Better? \\ \\ When you're starting a workplace mentoring program you may not consider running group mentoring instead of traditional 1-on-1 mentoring. Depending on the outcomes you're hoping to achieve with your program one might be better suited than the other. In this article we outline the differences between group and 1-on-1 mentorship and explain which to use depending on your goals.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-groups-vs-traditional-mentoring) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to get busy executives to be mentors in your mentoring program\\ \\ When you're starting a mentoring program, it can be hard to get busy execs on board. But it isn't impossible. This article outlines 6 ways you can not only convince executives to join your mentoring program but be excited about it.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/busy-executives) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for a Mentor\\ \\ Mentors can be critical to our career growth and advancement. But finding the right one can be hard. Here are 6 mistakes to avoid when looking for a career-changing mentor.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/finding-mentor-mistakes) \\ \\ Group Mentorship\\ \\ Why Group Mentoring is key to building future leaders\\ \\ When deciding between looking internally or externally to fill leadership positions People Leaders should be aware of hidden talent already on the payroll. Identifying high-potential employees isn't the challenge so much as preparing them to take on leadership roles. Group Mentorship programs are an effective way to pave a career path for them to become future leaders. This article argues why Group Mentoring is key to developing future leaders.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/group-mentoring-high-potentials) \\ \\ New Managers\\ \\ Why Learning Circles Set Up New Managers for Success\\ \\ Getting managers up to speed quickly is a difficult task. And there's only so much you can learn from leadership books. What new managers need is to learn from each other and from those with more experience. At every organization what they need are Learning Circles. In this article, we break down what Learning Circles are and why they are the best way to get new managers up to speed quickly.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/learning-circles-new-managers) \\ \\ Building your mentoring program\\ \\ Mentoring software vs Spreadsheets: when to use each\\ \\ How easy is it to pair up employees with mentors using spreadsheets? It depends on the size of your program. As more mentors and mentees join the number of possible pairing combinations expands exponentially. How can program managers ensure meaningful matches at scale? Learn why Together's mentoring software makes it easy to build a high-impact mentoring program at scale.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/software-vs-spreadsheets) \\ \\ Building your mentoring program\\ \\ Recruiting mentors: How to attract more mentors to your mentoring program\\ \\ One of the most common challenges we hear from our program administrators is that they can't get enough mentors to sign up. This article is your go-to guide for attracting mentors to your program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/attracting-mentors) .jpg)\\ \\ Remote Work\\ \\ Remote Workplaces Need Continuous Learning Initiatives\\ \\ Despite the effort to make sure employees can still work from home, there’s been a lack of support for helping employees learn from home as well. Continuous learning is an approach in the workplace that gets employees to participate in learning activities regularly rather than only at predetermined times like once a quarter. In this article, we outline why continuous learning is necessary for remote workplaces, examples, and how to build a culture of learning.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/continuous-learning) .jpg)\\ \\ Onboarding\\ \\ Why All New Hires Need Group Mentoring \\ \\ Starting a new job–especially if remotely– can be daunting, to say the least. And according to research, new hires aren't getting the support they need: only a third feel adequately prepared. What can people leaders and managers do about this? It's not revolutionary, but connect new hires with each other and give them meaningful support from leaders. We call this group mentorship and it's incredibly effective at taking your onboarding process to the next level. Your new hires will thank you.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/group-mentoring-new-employees) .jpg)\\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ 9 Tools To Help Support Your Team's Growth And Development\\ \\ Growth and learning are directly tied to an individual’s level of engagement. That’s why it’s so important that businesses invest in their employees' development. Here are 9 tools to support your team's growth and development.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/9-tools-support-teams-development) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ 5 Ways to Build a Coaching Culture in Your Organization\\ \\ Building a coaching culture helps your team embrace feedback and growth. Discover key benefits of creating a coaching culture in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/5-ways-to-build-a-coaching-culture-in-your-organization) .jpg)\\ \\ Peer Learning\\ \\ 5 Activities To Encourage Knowledge Sharing In Your Organization\\ \\ knowledge sharing is how important know-how is shared across the organization. But knowledge sharing at scale is only effective when employees are empowered to share what they know. And leaders can empower employees in five ways.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/knowledge-sharing-activities) .jpg)\\ \\ Group Learning\\ \\ 14 Ways Group Learning Promotes Employee Development\\ \\ Organizations are spending billions on corporate training every year. But the majority of training is proven to not be worth the expense with most employees admitting they aren't applying what they learn. The better way to develop employees is with Group Learning, a division of the wider Social Learning method for employee development. This article will outline what Group Learning is, why it's effective for employee development, and how to introduce a Group Learning program into your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/group-learning) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How To Be A Great Peer Mentor\\ \\ Having a mentor is crucial to our career development. As an organization, mentorship is essential to employee development. But there are only so many senior leaders who can coach and guide more junior employees. For this reason, peer mentorship offers compelling advantages both for employees hungry to grow and companies looking for ways to upskill their employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/peer-mentorship) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Build a mentoring culture: 5 reliable steps\\ \\ From the author of Creating a Mentoring Culture, we draw from Lois J. Zachary's work and the expertise of the Together team to outline how you can build a mentoring culture in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-culture) .jpg)\\ \\ New Managers\\ \\ Examples of Leadership Coaching in the Workplace \\ \\ Explore coaching leadership examples and learn how to help people managers at your company adopt this approach.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/leadership-coaching) .jpg)\\ \\ Workplace Wellbeing\\ \\ How To Promote Staff Wellbeing In Your Organization\\ \\ In 2020 the focus was on building resilient organizations. In 2021 and beyond, as organizations grapple with new workplace norms, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing at work is on the top of People Leader's agendas. Here are 8 ways HR teams and leaders can promote workplace wellbeing.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/promote-staff-wellbeing) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ 7 Ways to Create Talent Development Strategies That Build a High-Performance Culture\\ \\ Talent development strategies are key to fueling a high-performance culture. Explore 8 ways to develop talent and help employees reach their full potential.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/talent-development) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ The Employer's Guide to Gen Z in the Workforce\\ \\ Gen Z is the most recent generation entering the workplace. They bring with them different priorities, expectations, and goals than previous generations like Millennials and Gen Xers. Here's your guide as an employee to Gen Z in the workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/gen-z-in-the-workforce) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Long Term Career Goals: How To Choose And Achieve Them \[With Examples\]\\ \\ Goal setting is the key that unlocks the door to professional success. When combined with feedback from leadership, long-term goals help keep employees stay motivated, achieve personal goals, and establish a fully realized career plan.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/long-term-career-goals) .jpg)\\ \\ Workplace Wellbeing\\ \\ Advocate for Your Employees (Hint: They'll Do the Same for You)\\ \\ Supporting employee advocacy is arguably one of the best ways to build a positive workplace culture. Here are three ways leaders can support employee advocacy across their organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-advocacy) \\ \\ Diversity & Inclusion\\ \\ How to consciously identify your unconscious biases in the workplace\\ \\ Unconscious bias in the workplace can lead to toxic cultures and discriminatory hiring and promotion practices. Here are six different types of unconscious biases with examples. We'll also outline how leaders can identify and mitigate these damaging biases.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/unconscious-bias-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Group mentorship\\ \\ 8 Steps to Start a Group Mentoring Program\\ \\ Here's everything you need to know about how group mentoring is different from other types of mentoring, the benefits of group mentoring, and how to start a group mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/starting-a-group-mentoring-program) \\ \\ Remote Work\\ \\ 5 Proven Tips on Retaining Top Remote Talent\\ \\ How to retain top talent in your company? Here are the best strategies to engage with your employees, building a solid and long-lasting team.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/retaining-top-remote-talent) \\ \\ Remote Work\\ \\ 7 Activities to Engage Your Remote Employees\\ \\ There are competing studies on whether remote work is good for employee engagement. Some cite that more heads-down time leads to more productivity. Others cite that feelings of isolation and difficulty to unplug leads to burnout. So what leads to healthy employee engagement in remote work? In short, personal connections and a belief in the companies mission. This article will break down seven best practices to engage remote employees by connecting them with others in their organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/engage-remote-employees) \\ \\ Workplace Wellbeing\\ \\ 6 Examples of Workplace Wellness Program Goals and Objectives \\ \\ What is the goal of an employee wellness program, and how can you create wellness program goals that align with business objectives? Find inspiration in these six examples, each following the SMART goal framework.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/examples-of-goals-and-objectives-for-workplace-wellness-programs) \\ \\ Workplace Wellbeing\\ \\ 5 Things To Know Before Starting An Employee Wellness Program\\ \\ Employee wellness is a prerequisite for high levels of engagement and productivity as well as low levels of absenteeism and turnover. With that in mind, starting an employee wellness program is a great idea. But there are nuances you should be aware of before you get started. Here are 5 things to keep in mind when starting a wellbeing program in your workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/starting-an-employee-wellness-program) .jpg)\\ \\ Workplace Wellbeing\\ \\ 10 Ways Leaders Can Promote Workplace Wellbeing\\ \\ Investing in workplace wellbeing is investing in your most valuable asset: your people. Here are 10 ways to promote workplace wellbeing and build a culture of happy, healthy, and productive teams.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-ways-leaders-can-promote-workplace-wellbeing) \\ \\ Remote Work\\ \\ 12 Plus Tools to Manage Remote and Hybrid Teams\\ \\ Hybrid and remote teams will transform how we manage our workplaces. Here are 5 tips and 9 tools to have top of mind when making the transition to either fully remote or hybrid.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/tools-to-manage-remote-teams) .jpg)\\ \\ A Step-by-Step Guide to the Job Hiring Process\\ \\ Finding the right fit for the job takes some work. Follow these 9 steps and you'll be well prepared to set up your new hires for success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/job-hiring-process-step-by-step-guide) \\ \\ 3 Reasons Career Pathing is Critical to Employee Development\\ \\ Career pathing is critical to employee growth and development. Without it, they'll plateau in their current roles and begin looking for new opportunities elsewhere. Through mentoring, organizations can ensure their employees are continually learning and growing within the company. Do so will lead to a myriad of benefits including increased employee retention and engagement. This article will outline three reasons every company should invest in career pathing for their employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/career-pathing-employee-development) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Reverse Mentoring: Connecting a Multi-generation Workplace\\ \\ Unlock the power of reverse mentoring in your workplace. Bridge the generation gap, enhance diversity, and foster innovation. Learn how to start and run an effective reverse mentoring program today.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/reverse-mentoring-the-future-of-work) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ Embracing the Squiggly Career\\ \\ A squiggly career is a career that isn't defined by climbing the corporate ladder but is fluid and can take many different paths. Here's how to embrace the new and exciting career paths that will characterize the future of work.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/squiggly-career) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ Hybrid Workplaces: The Pros and Cons Organizations Need To Know\\ \\ Hybrid work will be the prevailing workplace model going forward in the post-pandemic world. However, there isn’t a standard operating procedure yet for companies to follow which makes trial and error inevitable. To make a successful back-to-work transition companies will need to know the pros and cons of hybrid work models.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/hybrid-workplaces-pros-and-cons) .jpg)\\ \\ Peer Learning\\ \\ Peer Learning: 10 Benefits of Peer Collaboration in the Workplace\\ \\ Here are 10 compelling reasons to consider peer learning in your workplace and tips on how to fold it within your L&D strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/peer-learning-benefits) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Mentorship‌ vs Sponsorship:‌ Why Both are Important\\ \\ Successful L&D programs offer both mentorship and or sponsorship opportunities. Each of these programs gives junior employees the chance to network, upskill, and grow their careers, but only if you set them up for success.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-sponsorship-differences) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 4 Phases of mentorship: vital tips for relationships and programs\\ \\ Whether your mentoring relationship lasts a few months, a year, or longer, it is important to understand the different phases it will go through. These include purpose, engagement, growth, and completion.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-relationship-phases) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ Engage your remote employees: 13 science-backed strategies\\ \\ A key issue for businesses is how to maintain or increase remote employee engagement. Here are 7 science-back strategies to increase remote employee engagement.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/seven-ways-to-engage-remote-employees) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 30 Questions to ask your mentor in your next meeting\\ \\ What are good questions to ask a mentor? Every mentor/mentee relationship is different so don’t take a cookie-cutter approach. Prepare questions that feel right for you and that you think will help build a successful mentoring relationship. But, to help get you started, we’ve put together a list of ideas and conversation topics.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/29-questions-to-ask-your-mentor-in-your-next-meeting) \\ \\ Mentoring programs\\ \\ How To Pair Mentors and Mentees?\\ \\ Here are the key things to keep in mind when trying to match up mentors and mentees in a workplace mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-pairs) \\ \\ Diversity, equity, and inclusion\\ \\ 4 Easy Ways to Build a More Diverse Workplace\\ \\ Diverse workplaces are more productive, more successful, and have lower employee churn. This article discusses four ways you can improve diversity at your company.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/building-a-diverse-workplace) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ How do I promote my mentoring program?\\ \\ Promoting your workplace mentoring program can make or break its success. Focus on generating enthusiasm through all levels of the organization and the only problem you’ll have to worry about is how to handle the logistics of all your participants.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/promoting-mentoring-program) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 32 Mentorship Program Ideas + Tips for Success\\ \\ Discover 32 effective mentorship program ideas and events to boost engagement, productivity, and retention in your organization. Perfect for any mentoring program!](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/15-mentorship-program-ideas) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 10 Ways to Spot a Toxic Mentor\\ \\ Mentors are supposed to help us grow. But there are always a few bad apples. Here's how to spot a toxic mentor that won't offer you what you're hoping for from a mentoring relationship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/toxic-mentor) \\ \\ How to build a people-first culture through mentorship\\ \\ Here's how mentorship can help your organization put your people first.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/people-first-culture-through-mentorship) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring Models: 7 Types + How to Use Them in the Workplace\\ \\ Depending on your program goal, there’s a mentoring model to suit it. Here are 7 different mentoring models and how you can use them in your workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/7-mentoring-models-every-mentorship-program-should-know-about) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 7 compelling reasons your organization needs a mentoring program\\ \\ There's a strong business case for having a mentoring program. Here are seven reasons to have one and how to sell it to senior leaders.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/why-does-your-organization-need-a-mentoring-program) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Biggest Challenges To Workplace Diversity\\ \\ Workplace diversity is critical to organizational success. But there are serious challenges to building diverse organizations. Here's how we can overcome them.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/biggest-challenges-to-workplace-diversity) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How mentor matching software works\\ \\ When starting a mentorship program in an organization it can be daunting to find everyone a mentor. Software can help.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-mentor-matching-software-works) .jpg)\\ \\ Mentoring\\ \\ Workplace mentoring - A Quick Start Guide\\ \\ Here's a quick start guide when beginning your mentoring program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/workplace-mentoring-a-quick-start-guide) .jpg)\\ \\ The Benefits of Flash Mentoring\\ \\ Flash mentoring offers several benefits that traditional mentoring doesn't. Here's what they are.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-benefits-of-flash-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Knowledge sharing through flash mentoring\\ \\ With an abundance of information it can be difficult for managers and L&D leaders to identify the key knowledge for employees to have. Flash mentoring is an effective way for organizations to capture and share critical knowledge of senior employees with new hires or future leaders.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/knowledge-sharing-through-flash-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 8 Types of Mentors and Their Role in the Workplace\\ \\ Mentors come in all shapes and sizes. In all types of mentorship programs, defining the different types of mentors and how to match them with mentees is key to ensuring your mentors thrive.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/different-types-of-mentoring-and-their-uses) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ What is an ERG?\\ \\ Employee resource groups are volunteer-run groups focused on advocating for a specific part of the workplace like gender equity or work/life balance.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-an-erg) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Employee Resource Group Best Practices\\ \\ ERGs can be an advantage for both employees and employers when it comes to improving diversity in a workplace. Here are a dozen best practices we've observed helping ERG's grow.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/employee-resource-group-best-practises) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ Guide to employee resource groups: The critical ins and outs\\ \\ Employee resource groups have been around for decades. Connecting employees with similar backgrounds and identities was, and is, a great way to build supporting communities at work. But there’s nuance to ERGs and their role is changing. This guide will give you the context and resources you need to understand employee resource groups.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-ins-and-outs-of-employee-resource-groups) \\ \\ Employee Resource Groups\\ \\ How to Build a Successful Women’s Employee Resource Group\\ \\ Get tips and best practices for how to build an effective women's employee resource group (ERG) to support women in the workplace.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/building-a-successful-womens-employee-resource-group) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring strategies for leaders that want to make an impact\\ \\ Here are 15 mentoring strategies that will transform employee engagement and productivity in your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-strategies-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 14 Books To Help You Run A Successful Mentoring Program \[Plus 10 Other Resources\]\\ \\ Here are over a dozen books and resources on mentoring that unpack the opportunities and practical advice for mentors, mentees, and leaders launching mentoring programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-books-on-mentoring) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Examples of influential mentoring relationships\\ \\ Here are nine famous mentors and mentees to inspire your own search for a mentor.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/notable-mentors-and-informal-mentorships) \\ \\ Mentoring\\ \\ How to build an authentic connection with a mentor \\ \\ Here are several tips to keep in mind when trying to build a meaningful mentoring relationship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/building-an-authentic-connection-when-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to Measure and Evaluate Your Program With a Mentoring Tracking System\\ \\ If you can't measure it you can't improve it. Learn about mentoring program evaluation and using a mentoring tracking system to measure success and adjust your program accordingly.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-measure-your-workplace-mentoring-program) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How mentorship can expand your professional network\\ \\ Here's how to leverage your mentoring relationships to grow your network and your career.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-mentorship-can-expand-your-network) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ How to support accountability in mentoring relationships \\ \\ Accountability is not simply trying to catch employees doing the wrong things. Rather, it is giving people a standard to aim for or a common expectation that is based on your organization’s mission and value statements. Mentorship is key to holding both leaders and employees accountable.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/maintaining-accountability-in-workplace-mentorships) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ Best Practices for Virtual Mentoring Programs\\ \\ Virtual mentoring isn't second-best to in-person mentoring. It has distinct advantages. We break down how to leverage those benefits and mitigate the downsides. This guide has all the best practices for virtual mentorship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-practices-for-virtual-mentoring) \\ \\ Remote Work\\ \\ 34 Virtual Team Building Activities for Remote Employees\\ \\ Here are 34 activities to re-energize your remote team. We've divided them up by ice breakers for new hires or reoccurring meetings, activities to build meaningful connections, and virtual activities to get everyone laughing. We've also include paid services for larger virtual team events.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-virtual-team-building-activities-for-your-remote-employees) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentoring and Motivation\\ \\ Mentoring and employee motivation are closely tied together. Here's why.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-and-motivation) \\ \\ Managing and Measuring Productivity in Remote Workplaces\\ \\ One of the biggest hurdles that organizations had when it came to having employees work from home was productivity levels. Yet, research has shown that remote employees can be more productive than workers who are in the office every day of the week. In addition, there are several ways and tools that can help organizations measure productivity in their remote workforce.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/managing-and-measuring-productivity-in-remote-workplaces) \\ \\ Why Mentorship\\ \\ ​​Leadership Mentoring Programs: Examples of Skills and Discussion Topics\\ \\ Build a leadership mentoring program that works. Discover 2026's essential skills, sample discussion topics, and 5 steps to boost internal mobility and retention.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-develop-leadership-skills-with-a-mentor) \\ \\ Diversity and Inclusion\\ \\ Diversity as a strength in the workplace\\ \\ It's proven that diverse organizations are more successful. Here's why.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/diversity-as-a-strength-in-the-workplace) \\ \\ New Managers\\ \\ 9 Best Practices for New Manager Onboarding\\ \\ Onboarding new managers can make or break a team culture. Here are 9 best practices to get it right.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/onboarding-new-hires-as-a-line-manager) \\ \\ Onboarding\\ \\ Onboarding Experience: 8 best practices to set up new employees for success\\ \\ A successful onboarding experience will set new hires up for success. But more often than not, new employees feel left on their own to figure out how to do their job well. Rather than help new employees learn through a “trial by fire,” here’s how to design an onboarding experience that excites employees about this new opportunity.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/create-the-best-onboarding-experience-for-your-employees) .png)\\ \\ Onboarding\\ \\ Tips for Onboarding Your New Hire\\ \\ Here are six tips for onboarding employees before and after they start.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/tips-for-onboarding-your-new-hire) \\ \\ Making the Most of High Potential People in Your Organization\\ \\ High potential people are valuable to have at your workplace. They are not only high performing and can boost your productivity levels, but they also have the capability to be successful in supervising and managerial positions.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/making-the-most-of-high-potential-people-in-your-organization) \\ \\ High Potential\\ \\ How to Hang onto Your High Potentials\\ \\ Every organization wants high potential employees in their organizations. Here's how to give them the growth and development they need so they stick around.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-hang-onto-your-high-potentials) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to Build a Successful Mentor Relationship\\ \\ Here are several tips on building a successful mentoring relationship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-build-a-successful-mentor-relationship) \\ \\ Attracting and retaining Talent\\ \\ What is succession planning and how do you do it well?\\ \\ Succession planning is a strategy for passing on leadership roles. As more Millennial and Gen-Z employees move up in their careers succession planning should be central to an organizations retention strategy.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-succession-planning) \\ \\ New Managers\\ \\ 15 Skills to Include in a New Manager Training Program\\ \\ Good leaders aren’t born, they’re created through new manager training programs that equip them with the right leadership skills. Here are 15 skills to include.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/training-a-new-manager) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 10 challenges of mentoring programs and how to solve them\\ \\ We've had the opportunity to see a lot of mentoring programs grow. Here are common pitfalls we've seen and how to avoid them.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/common-mentoring-challenges) \\ \\ 10 Steps to take when key employees leave\\ \\ A start employee's resignation can come as a surprise. Here's what to do when an employee leaves.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/10-steps-to-take-when-key-employees-leave) \\ \\ High Potentials\\ \\ Everything you need to know about high-potential leadership programs\\ \\ Every organization wants to attract employees who are most likely to become the company’s future leaders. Here's how to spot high-potential employees and keep them around for the long haul.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/high-potential-employees) \\ \\ Peer learning\\ \\ A guide to peer to peer learning\\ \\ Where do your team members go when they need to learn something? HR would like to say they go to their learning management system and take a course. But most of the time, employees go to each other to solve problems and learn. This is the essence of peer-to-peer learning. To scale peer learning across your organization, here's your guide to starting a peer-to-peer learning program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/a-guide-to-peer-to-peer-learning) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentor Matching: How to Make Career-Changing Pairings\\ \\ Mentor matching is vital to mentorship program success. Learn how to create impactful matches manually or with tools like Together’s mentor match engine.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentor-matching) \\ \\ Attracting and Retaining Talent\\ \\ Succession planning process \[6 steps and pitfalls\]\\ \\ We outline the six steps to the succession planning process and the pitfalls to avoid.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/succession-planning-process) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Buying into a Mentoring Program\\ \\ If you're on the fence about joining a mentoring program or supporting one in your organization you need to read this.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/buying-into-a-mentoring-program) \\ \\ Attracting and Retaining Talent\\ \\ 5 Steps for CEO Succession Planning\\ \\ Leadership changes happen. Here are key considerations and steps to create an executive and CEO succession plan to reduce risks during transitions.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/5-steps-for-ceo-succession-planning) \\ \\ Attracting and Retaining Talent\\ \\ Tools and strategies for successful succession planning\\ \\ 5 tools organizations can leverage to make informed succession plans.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/succession-planning-tools) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ What is a Mentoring App for Employees?\\ \\ Streamline employee development with a mentor matching app. Use mentor mentee matching software for intelligent matching, easy management, and enhanced communication.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-with-apps) \\ \\ Mentoring programs\\ \\ Mentoring Tools: 7 Resources to Build a Thriving Mentorship Program\\ \\ Giving your participants the right mentorship resources and mentoring tools helps build the foundation of a successful, scalable program. Read on to get started.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-tools) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ 8 Successful Mentoring Programs: Real Examples & Strategies\\ \\ Explore successful mentoring programs from the Louisiana OPH, UNT, The Forum, and more. Learn the strategies top organizations use to scale mentorship and drive ROI.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/examples-of-successful-mentoring-programs) \\ \\ Remote work\\ \\ E-mentoring Plus In-Person: Combining Face-to-Face and Digital Mentoring\\ \\ Remote and hybrid work are here to stay and an in-person and digital mentoring program should reflect that. Here are tips to combine e-mentoring into your program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/face-to-face-vs-digital-mentoring) \\ \\ Silicon Valley & Mentoring in tech\\ \\ The valley knows how to develop its employees. Here's how they do it.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/silicon-valley-mentoring-in-tech) \\ \\ Mentoring Programs\\ \\ 15 Mentoring Program Goals & Examples for 2026\\ \\ Learn how to set impactful mentorship goals for admins, mentors, and mentees. Discover the SMART framework and examples to drive retention and ROI.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/examples-of-mentoring-program-goals) \\ \\ The mentees guide 101\\ \\ Here's your guide to being a great mentee and getting out of it what you need and want.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-mentees-guide-101) \\ \\ Questions to ask your mentor\\ \\ Most mentors have years of experience. While it can seem difficult to discover ways you can harness that wisdom, asking them direct and open-ended questions is the best way to learn.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/questions-to-ask-your-mentor) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Modern mentoring: A new spin on an age-old practice\\ \\ Mentorship has been around for a long time. But times have changed and mentorship is adapting to respond.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/modern-mentoring) \\ \\ Employee Development\\ \\ The role of mentorship in reskilling your workforce\\ \\ The process of reskills can be full of opportunity but also with anxiety. Mentors are critical during these times.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/reskilling-and-the-role-of-mentors) \\ \\ Mentoring and stress management\\ \\ Stress can be debilitating. It's helpful to have support and guidance during these times. Here's how mentoring can help.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentoring-and-stress-management) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 6 Tips for setting and achieving your mentoring goals \[For mentors and mentees\]\\ \\ Whether you're a mentor or mentee, you need SMART goals for your relationship.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/tips-for-setting-and-achieving-mentoring-goals) \\ \\ Mentoring\\ \\ Entering the Workplace for the First Time \\ \\ Over half of those interviewed expressed concern over their transition to the “real world.” Moving from a college environment to a workplace can be a daunting experience. In a school atmosphere, most students have a clear outline in the syllabus about the expectations put on them. They also regularly get graded on their performance. However, in a work environment, the expectations are not so clear and there is no professor there to guide and grade them.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/entering-the-workplace-for-the-first-time) \\ \\ Mentoring\\ \\ The Psychology of Mentoring\\ \\ Looking into the psychology of mentorship can be beneficial before you start so that you have the correct mindset and expectations. This applies to both the mentor and mentee.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/the-psychology-of-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Inspirational mentoring: Mentorship that matters\\ \\ Mentors are often those who can speak wisdom into a person’s life. Through experience, they offer insights into situations that we may not have.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/inspirational-mentoring-mentorship-that-matters) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Best Features of Together Mentoring Software\\ \\ Learn about Together's suite of products that make launching and running mentorship programs a breeze.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/best-features-of-together-mentoring-software) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Mentor Meeting: Making the first one count\\ \\ Mentoring helps to guide people through the unknown whilst embarking on a new working relationship with somebody and trying to figure out a career path. 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This article will give tips for mentors of Millennials and steps organizations can follow to start a mentoring program for their millennial employees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/engaging-millennials-with-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to mentor someone at work \[15 expert-informed tips\]\\ \\ Mentoring in the workplace is crucial for good employee development, but being a good mentor isn't always straightforward.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-mentor-someone-at-work) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Tips for successful mentoring programs in large organizations\\ \\ Large corporations and organizations can face unique challenges when it comes to developing and managing a workplace mentoring program. Here's how to do it well.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/tips-for-successful-mentoring-programs-in-large-organizations) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Most Successful Mentoring Programs\\ \\ Here are 16 companies putting on world class mentoring programs.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/most-successful-mentoring-programs) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ Matching Mentors and Mentees: The Process to Get It Right\\ \\ The success of any mentoring program hinges on solid mentor mentee matching. Learn how to match mentors and mentees for truly impactful pairings.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/getting-a-good-mentor-match) .png)\\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to be a mentor: Making a real difference in someone's life\\ \\ We've seen a lot of great mentors through our experience helping many companies run mentorship programs. Here are some tips to be a great mentor.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-be-a-good-mentor) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Calculate the cost of employee turnover\\ \\ Here's how to calculate the cost of employee turnover (and what you can do to increase retention at your organization.)](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/calculate-the-cost-of-employee-turnover) \\ \\ Mentorship programs\\ \\ How to design a workplace mentoring program employees can't wait to join\\ \\ Are you tasked with starting a workplace mentoring program? Consider this your guide to launching a program that drives impact and will have employees banging on your (virtual) door to join.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/designing-mentoring-program) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Why do mentoring programs fail?\\ \\ We've helped a lot of organizations run mentorship programs. Through that experience we've picked up a few common mistakes that mentorship programs make.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/mentorship-program-mistakes) \\ \\ Onboarding\\ \\ Why your onboarding program needs to include mentoring\\ \\ Employee onboarding is a critical first step in building engaged and productive teams. But many onboarding programs fail to set new hires up for success because they only check administrative boxes. For that reason, a mentorship program designed for an onboarding experience can do a much more effective job getting employees productive and engaged quicker.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/onboarding-programs-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Characteristics of a Good Mentee\\ \\ Here's are 10 signs that indicate a great mentee.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/characteristics-of-a-good-mentee) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Coaching vs Mentoring: What's the Difference?\\ \\ Learn about the difference between coaching and mentoring and how to choose what’s best for your organization.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-mentorship-and-coaching) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ The 9 Most Common Mentorship Goals and Objectives for Workplace Mentoring Programs\\ \\ When launching a workplace mentoring program, identifying mentorship goals, objectives, and key results is an essential first step.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/objectives-and-goals-for-your-workplace-mentoring-program) .png)\\ \\ Employee engagement\\ \\ How to improve employee engagement: 13 practical tips for 2026\\ \\ Master how to improve employee engagement with 13 actionable tips. From mentorship programs to better feedback, learn how to build a team that is more productive and present.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/9-tips-to-improve-employee-engagement) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ 15 Effective Mentoring Techniques That Drive Growth\\ \\ Here are 15 mentoring techniques that help your mentors become more effective and encourage meaningful growth in their mentees.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/tips-for-effective-mentoring-at-work) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ Relationship guidelines for mentors and mentees\\ \\ It may not always be clear what is required from each individual, but there are some basic guidelines that can help move the mentoring relationship forward.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-a-mentoring-relationship) \\ \\ Mentorship Programs\\ \\ What is the Purpose of Mentoring? (Benefits + Models)\\ \\ Why invest in mentoring? Discover the core purpose and benefits of workplace mentoring, plus explore different models to help you get started.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-mentoring) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to start a women's mentorship program\\ \\ To build more equitable workplaces we need to support women. An effective way to do this is through a women's mentorship program.](https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/woman-mentoring-woman) \\ \\ Mentorship\\ \\ How to sell mentoring to your business\\ \\ There is a myriad of benefits to starting a mentorship program. 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