A successful mentoring relationship is a two-way street. While mentors offer guidance, insights, and support, it’s up to the mentee to make the most of the experience. Whether you're just starting your mentoring journey or already have a mentor, knowing how to show up as a proactive and respectful mentee is key to your growth. Here are the top do’s and don'ts of being a great mentee.
Zuzana Dobrovolna had already completed the Leadership program, but after starting a new role and chapter in her career, she felt in need of some guidance again. She joined the Mentoring program and got matched with mentor Petra Imrichova. In this interview, they discuss how mentoring has been a game changer and how important it is to be open and honest.
How do you achieve a truly functional model of hybrid working? What can managers do to ensure a healthy and inclusive hybrid environment? Which specific tools can be used to bring both technical and cultural change? We asked Klara Zizkova, HR Lead for Czech Republic and Slovakia at Microsoft, to share her insights.
As every year, to close out 2021, I wanted to reflect on what our team accomplished and share with you our biggest milestones of 2021. This year was transformational for our business. We formed an official business entity, hired our first full-time employees and changed our business strategy. Despite our evolution from a community to a business in education, our main focus is to keep having an impact on people’s lives while being able to sustain our operations. Here are some highlights of what we have achieved this year.
Are you interested in the topic of diversity and inclusion? More and more speakers and authors have talked about being inclusive and diverse in our personal and professional lives in recent years. There are many insightful videos, workshops, and books covering gender bias, ageism, and much more. If you want to get deep into the topic, check out the list of the top eight books about diversity and inclusion worth reading.
Sure, meal vouchers, home office and sick days are a nice offer, but if you’re looking to stand out from the crowd, they won’t exactly do. That’s why we put together tips for 4 unique and attractive benefits which your employees will really enjoy using.
Companies with smart leaders recognize this and are investing in various ways to establish equity and have truly functional D&I strategies. One very effective way to approach equity can be through employee mentoring. In the points below, we’ve gathered some of the key benefits of having mentoring in your company and how it can boost your D&I strategy.
Deloitte’s HR Director Martina Schiestlová and Consulting Director Tereza De Bardi have shared their insights on career-building with us. Which decisions do they consider being game-changing? What are they most proud of? And what are their tips on building a successful career while maintaining our wellbeing?
Searching for the perfect Christmas gift for a family member, partner or friend? We have you covered! We put together a list of female-founded companies offering gifts for everyone from tech enthusiasts to fitness freaks and makeup lovers.