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Mentoring: The Best Kept Secret of Onboarding [Training Journal]

This article in Training Journal by Laura Francis looks at how MentorcliQ and River use mentoring to onboard new employees. We practice what we preach.

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Flash Mentoring Creates Strong Onboarding [HR Daily Advisor]

Starting a new job while working remotely can feel overwhelming. This article from Laura Francis in HR Daily Advisor looks at how flash mentoring can make a world of difference for your employees.

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How to Beat Burnout During a Pandemic (and Beyond) [Talent Q]

Savvy companies have figured out how to engage their remote employees, help them feel connected with others at work, and provide a way to broaden their skills while building personal connections. ...

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Virtual Mentoring Conversation Starters [ATD]

Wondering how to have effective virtual mentoring conversations? Check out these tips for mentees and mentors from Laura Francis in this ATD article.

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Is Your Mentoring Program the Right Size? [Training Journal]

This article from Laura Francis in Training Journal highlights how mentoring programs can vary based on purpose and program goals. Get tips to help you refine your programs today.

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Inclusive Mentoring Programs [Training Journal]

An inclusive mentoring program can help you work toward better diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. This Training Journal article by Laura Francis includes tips to help you get started.

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4 Ways to Keep Mentoring Momentum Going [Training Industry]

Do you feel like your mentoring relationship is stuck or has stagnated? This article from Laura Francis in Training Industry provides tips you can use right now to get momentum going again.

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Social Distancing Does Not Have to Mean Social Isolation [Training Journal]

In this Training Journal article by Laura Francis, she shares how online mentoring relationships can be used to combat social isolation.

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Use Mentoring to Build Soft Skills [Training Journal]

Mentoring relationships offer a great opportunity for building soft skills. This Training Journal article by Laura Francis gives three examples you can start using today.

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Make Yourself a Priority with Mentoring [Training Journal]

Ready to focus on you? Check out this Training Journal article by Laura Francis that provides a 4-step plan on how to make this a reality through mentoring.

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What Should I Work on in My Mentoring Relationship? [Training Journal]

This Training Journal article by Laura Francis shares five questions you should answer to help you figure out what you want to gain from a mentoring relationship.

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7 Tips About How to Mentor Someone [ATD]

This article by Laura Francis in ATD gives mentors seven ideas to help you as you begin working with your mentee.

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How to Bring Your Mentoring Relationship to a Healthy End [Training Journal]

Feeling like it's time to say goodbye to your mentee or mentor? This Training Journal article by Laura Francis will help you through the process.

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3 Reasons Why Mentoring Programs Fail . . . and What You Can Do About It [ATD]

In this ATD article, Laura Francis shares three common mistakes people make when running their mentoring programs, along with ways to fix these errors.

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Are You Living Up to Your Potential as a Mentor? [Training Journal]

This Training Journal article by Laura Francis shares four tips that can help you live up to your potential as a mentor and have a rewarding mentoring experience.

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Three Ways to Make Mentoring Part of Your Culture [Training Journal]

Set your organization apart by having a great mentoring culture. Discover three tips to help make this happen in this Training Journal article by River's Laura Francis.

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Three Tips for Designing a Mentoring Programme [Training Journal]

Ready to start a mentoring program at your organization? Check out these three design tips from Laura Francis in Training Journal.

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Rules of Engagement for Reverse Mentoring [Training Industry]

Help mentees and mentors participate in reverse mentoring with confidence, care, and consideration. Try these five rules of engagement today from Laura Francis of River.

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A Push for Equality through Mentoring [Training Journal]

Take a step toward tackling inequality by elevating female employees with mentoring. Use these three tips today from River's Laura Francis.

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Get More Introverts Involved in Mentoring [Training Journal]

In this Training Journal article, Laura Francis of River shares three tips for getting more introverts involved in mentoring, making for a more inclusive practice.

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Mentoring Across the Generations [Training Industry]

Mentoring has a universal appeal. Instead of looking at different generations and deciding on a mentoring approach based on stereotypes, try these ideas from Laura Francis of River for making ...

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3 Tips for Successful Mentoring Conversations [ATD]

In this ATD article, Laura Francis shares three tips to help mentees and mentors make the most of their mentoring conversations and build meaningful mentoring relationships.

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Reverse Mentoring Helps Spread Knowledge

This article from Arlene Hirsch looks at the growing trend of reverse mentoring and features Chris Browning and Laura Francis from River.

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Reaping Rewards as a Mentor [CTDO]

Mentoring relationships don’t only help and benefit the mentees. Chris Browning shares ideas for how mentors can get the most from their relationships in this Career Hacks article via CTDO.

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Are Your Future Leaders Hiding in Plain Sight? [ATD]

Could reverse mentoring and group mentoring help you uncover potential leaders who already work at your organization? This article from Laura Francis shows how mentoring can help you find leaders ...

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River Mentoring Software Helps You Manage Your Mentoring Programs

Chris Browning talks to Superb Crew about the benefits of mentoring, the power of River mentoring software, and how technology assists administrators and participants alike.

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Avoid These 5 Mentoring Mistakes [ATD]

Mentoring relationships can generate positive results...if the programs are set up well. Unfortunately, not all mentoring programs are successful. So what goes wrong? Chris Browning shares five ...

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3 Mentoring Resolutions for the New Year

It’s not happenstance that National Mentoring Month falls in January, a month associated with starting over, resolutions and new beginnings. River’s Laura Francis shares three ...

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What We Can Learn about Mentoring from Special Olympics

Laura Francis shares how she was inspired by the Special Olympics when she assisted her son in his SO debut. “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” ...

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River Helps Address Intra-Organizational Mentoring Challenges

Chris Browning, President of River, sat down with SuperbCrew to share River’s story, the challenges we help companies overcome, and the reasons why River is unique when it comes to business ...

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