Creating the right environment for mentoring means creating trust and psychological safety. But what does psychological safety mean and how do I build it? Find out more here.
The latest episode of the Guided podcast is here. We speak to Chloë Gillard from Version 1 about allyship, inclusive leadership, microaggressions and more. Listen in for more!
Our first in-person Guider People Network event looked at key issues and solutions for creating workplace inclusion. If you missed our fireside session, catch-up here.
In episode 4 of Guided, we're joined by CEO of Clu, Joseph Williams, who talks to us about inclusive hiring, skills-based recruitment and why accessibility matters.
Episode 3 of Guided has landed! This week we discuss representation in leadership and gender equality with Mike Sealy from Informa Markets. Listen and learn with us here.
If you're looking to improve your onboarding process, then implementing a mentoring program could be the answer you need.
Episode 2 of Guided is now live! This week we talk about developing young leaders with Andra Enache from NTT Data. Tune in to find out more.
Trust is essential for every business, but how can you build it? Find out how workplace mentoring can build trust in your organisation.
Our latest roundtable from the Guider People Network looked at how to expand diversity and inclusion mentoring programs. Missed the session? We’ve got you covered!
Listen now to the first episode in our brand new podcast, Guided. We're talking to diversity and inclusion expert, Priyaneet Kainth, about disability, intersectionality and inclusion at work.
These common mentoring myths might be holding you back from starting a mentoring program. Read on to find out the truth...
Find out the answers to the top frequently asked questions about mentoring and mentoring software.
Looking to start better conversations in your mentoring sessions? We’ve got you covered with our 21 questions to start great conversations, which includes a free downloadable sheet!
Wondering when to invest in mentoring software over taking a DIY approach? This article will help you decide if mentoring software is for you.
Self-awareness is an important life skill to develop and it’s especially important if you are starting a mentoring relationship. Here are 10 questions to help you develop self-awareness today!
We know the benefits of mentoring, but have you thought about what the cost of not implementing a program could be? We break it down in this article.
If you’re looking for tangible, impactful ways to support LGBTQ+ employees, and avoid the dreaded rainbow-washing, this article is here to help.
Reports of the great resignation have shown record numbers of job leavers in 2021. But how does this affect female talent in particular and what can you do about it?
How are mentoring and mental health linked? If you’re designing a mentoring program to support a specific group of employees then putting their needs at the heart of your design is vital. Find out more here.
Becoming a mentor is an incredibly rewarding experience, yet many people just don’t believe that they’re ready. So what are the top characteristics of a mentor and what should you do if you already have them?
At this years Learning Technologies conference, Guider were joined by clients Clyde & Co to lead a seminar on how mentoring can help you to scale social learning in your organisation. Missed the seminar? Catch up here.
Flash mentoring is a type of mentoring that is fast, effective and easy to manage. It’s a total game-changer in delivering impactful mentoring across your organisation.
A highly effective addition to your mentoring culture, peer to peer mentoring has wide-ranging benefits. Find out the top reasons to start a peer mentoring program today.
Group mentoring is a highly effective mentoring type that you can employ in your organisation to build networks and share learning. This article runs through everything you need to know.
One way to support women is through impactful mentoring. A study found that 87 percent of mentors and mentees feel empowered by the relationship and reported greater confidence and career satisfaction.
Mentoring frequently gets de-prioritised in organisations and cannot scale. The solution comes in the form of a job role that seldom exists. Here's why every organisation needs a 'Head of Mentoring'.
As more organisations create mentoring programs, the need for mentoring software becomes more apparent. But how does mentoring software work?
Charity Blueprint for All is working with Guider to provide mentorship to young people from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.
Looking for mentorship? Mentors are incredibly value in our personal and professional development, but what is a mentor exactly? Here is all you need to know.
Workplace Mentoring comes with a whole host of benefits for both mentees, mentors, and the business itself. Here's why everyone needs a mentoring programme...
Coaching and mentoring exist for the same purpose in learning and development but differ in approach and format. Find out more about the key similarities and differences between coaching and mentoring in this article.
To start a mentoring program in your organisation you need time and planning. In this step by step guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to start a mentoring program; from designing your program to celebrating your achievements!
In honour of Time To Talk Day, we wanted to focus on the positive impact mentoring has been proven to have on mental health.
An inclusive workforce is one that factors in everyone, and treats them equally. In honour of Pride Month, we've put together a guide on how to make your workplace more LGBTQ inclusive.
Reed and Guider have partnered to accelerate the growth of their Women in Tech Mentoring Programme in 2022.
Successful mentoring is built on trust and open communication. Here are some techniques for mentors to establish good communication with your mentee.
Find out how mentoring can help you retain and attract talent in 2022, as well as support hybrid working.
Take mentoring to the next level in your organisation by working on building a mentoring culture. Here are some of our top suggestions for going beyond a mentoring program.
Mentoring programs don't come without their challenges. Whether you're a program lead, a mentor, or a mentee, here are some ways to overcome the top mentoring challenges.
One of the top reasons mentoring programmes fail is they run out of momentum. This guide features tips for organisations and participants to make sure mentoring doesn't run out of steam.
Want your mentoring programme benefits to be felt beyond a small group? The following tips will help you scale a mentoring program and positively impact more employees.
Clyde & Co are building powerful global connections through mentoring with Guider, and making connections across the globe...
Struggling to recruit mentors and mentees? Here are our top suggestions to promote your mentoring programme...
Use these 5 tips to help structure your mentoring program and get the best out of it for everyone.
Monitoring HR metrics is more important than ever in the aftermath of 2020. With many people still working from home, HR metrics like engagement and productivity need to be prioritised.
Our latest webinar addressed the varying challenges different women face at work, and how we can better champion women on a business and individual level.
Self-care is more important than ever before, especially for companies that want a thriving workforce. Here are 10 tips you can use to encourage employees to focus on self-care.
A summary of one of our latest webinar discussions – learn from our expert speakers why mentoring is essential in 2021.
Succession planning is critical in businesses to ensure a smooth process when employees move on or retire. Here are 5 tips to help get it right.
A collection of inspirational lessons, stories, and advice from female CEOs and leaders across a range of industries in celebration of International Women's Day.
Successfully matching mentors and mentees is crucial to successful mentoring relationships! This guide explains the different approaches to mentor and mentee matching including using mentoring software.
Employee engagement is critical for businesses, as it impacts everything from retention to productivity. Here are 6 ways to increase employee development.
After the impact of Covid-19, a top priority for organisations is upskilling and reskilling their workforce. Find out more.
How to make the most out of your mentoring relationship this National Mentoring Month, whether you use Guider Mentoring software or not.
Guider are delighted to support EY in their Entrepreneur of the Year programme to help match talented entrepreneurs with experienced business mentors from a huge range of fields.
Guider has teamed up with the EY Foundation to bring easy, accessible mentoring to more young people from low-income backgrounds.
HR professionals can learn a lot from Project Management to develop their skills and advance in their career.
Employee wellbeing has a direct correlation with increased engagement, productivity, and ultimately profitability. Here are 6 areas your organisation should be addressing in 2021.
Diversity and inclusion are crucial aspects of today's workplace, but with more and more people working remotely, businesses need to re-consider how to address them.
Mentoring relationships can easily lose momentum or fail. Follow this guide to ensure you create a good mentoring relationship that is inspiring and fulfilling.
The latest wave of graduates entering the workforce belong to Gen Z, and bring with them a new set of values and priorities. Here is how businesses can adapt and retain their top graduates
With more and more people suffering from mental health issues as a result of Covid-19, it's never been more important for businesses to support their employees' mental health.
Workplace mentoring is traditionally difficult to track, but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to measure the success of your mentoring programmes.
Good leadership is essential for growth. Here's how a leadership mentoring programme can develop both the leaders of today and tomorrow.
Employee development is vital in order to keep people engaged, growing, and fulfilled at work. With corporate training often not producing the desired results, here are 7 ways organisations can improve employee development.
As we continue to fight for gender equality in business and strive to create inclusive workplaces, here are 3 simple steps organisations can take to help.
Reverse mentoring is a powerful way of engaging employees, sharing knowledge and developing skills. We share everything you need to know about reverse mentoring in this guide.
Businesses and individuals must turn their words into actions to ensure they make long-lasting positive change for racial diversity in the workplace. Here are just some ways to make a difference.
Guider interviewed software engineer coach and mentor Dragos Nedelcu about the importance of mentorship in tech.
Virtual mentoring is becoming more commonplace in our modern world. This guide talks you through how to run a virtual mentoring program, use mentoring software and how to overcome any challenges.
From a young age we learn failure is something to be feared, but without it, we would learn and grow at a much slower pace. This is how embracing failure leads to success.
Self-talk is the running dialogue inside our heads, and it can have a bigger impact on us that we realize. Here's a complete guide to positive self-talk with practical pointers
As Coronavirus leaves a quarter of the world’s population in lockdown, more and more businesses are taking action to support any way they can. Guider are incredibly proud to work with organisations making an impact.
As we make our homes our offices during Covid-19, having support and guidance is essential across all areas of a business. Here's how virtual mentoring can support remote teams working from home.
It's important for mentoring sessions to follow a structure to ensure they stay on track. Here's how to run a productive mentoring session.
We are working with Marks & Spencer to create mentoring culture throughout their organisation. The results speak for themselves.
Learning how to set goals effectively can be the key difference in actually achieving them. Here are our top 5 tips to setting goals.
We've compiled all of the key mentoring statistics and research into one place. Whether you're looking to learn more about mentoring, or need some killer stats to support your mentoring program at work, look no further.
There are many different types of mentoring, and they can be used in different ways to achieve certain business objectives. We clear it all up in this guide.
January is National Mentoring Month, but what does that mean and how can you get involved? Here's everything you need to know.
New year, new you? As we enter a new year, decide what you want to achieve by setting personal and career development goals! Here are some ideas.
Mentoring is an effective and accessible way for organisations to improve diversity and inclusion. Here are some reasons why:
The more you put into a mentoring relationship, the more you'll get out of it. Here are our top tips for being a good mentee.
The difference between a good and a bad mentor can be life-changing. Here are Guider's top tips on how to be a good mentor to help you get it right.
Mentoring software is a technology platform that facilitates the organisation and management of effective mentoring programs. Here's all you need to know...
Everyone knows that a mentor can help your career development - but how do you go about finding one? This is our guide to getting a mentor.
Diversity in business has been proven to improve innovation and even revenue. The world needs more women in leadership roles, so how can mentoring help us get there?
Mentoring has the power to accelerate self-development, career progression, and confidence – but it doesn't stop there! Here are the powerful benefits of mentoring for everyone involved.
Guider are delighted to be working with LVMH on their UK mentoring programme aimed at supporting and empowering women into leadership roles.
Becoming a mentor is an exciting opportunity. Here's a step by step guide to running a successful intro session with your mentee to start your relationship on the right track.
Self-awareness, growth and development are all hot topics, but where do you begin? Here are 6 simple ways you can take responsibility for your own personal development...