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Does a Mentor have to Breathe?

In the CEO Afterlife

To most of us, mentors are people of experience and knowledge who help the less experienced advance their careers and/or their education. There are plenty of well-known examples throughout the course of history; Aristotle mentored Alexander the Great, Laurence Olivier mentored Anthony Hopkins and Freddy Laker mentored Richard Branson.

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How HR Professionals Can Advance Their Career

HR Digest

Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, there are always ways to advance and grow in the field of human resources. Look for mentors within your organization or reach out to industry professionals who you admire and respect.

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How to Stay Productive as You Return to the Office

Let's Grow Leaders

Talk with your manager and co-workers about how you can best leverage the time you do have in the office for deeper collaboration and innovation. This is a great time to find (or become a mentor). Talk with your manager and your human resources partners about what is working and what support you most need.

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2019 HR Leaders of the Year

HR Digest

The Human Resource industry has seen some significant changes in the last two decades. Here is a list of HR leaders who are bringing in diversity, engagement, and innovation to their jobs. Diane Gherson is a trailblazer in introducing agile technologies in human resource processes. Diane Gherson, CHRO of IBM.

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Six Resolutions for a Winning Corporate Culture

Chart Your Course

A 2012 survey by human resource firm LRN Corporation found that bosses who genuinely trusted their workers and gave them more autonomy saw these benefits: less misconduct and absenteeism, as well as greater engagement, innovation, customer service and financial growth. Calling all mentors. Poll the ranks. Communicate.

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The Latest in Corporate Bail Outs – Women

In the CEO Afterlife

Less diversity hinders creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Success in the new economy requires creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. These leaders become the direct and indirect mentors of their brothers and sisters in middle management. Diverse leaders empower diverse workforces.

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Paige Ross on Crafting Talent and Well-being at Blackstone

HR Digest

In an exclusive Q&A session with Paige Ross, Global Head of Human Resources at Blackstone, we gain profound insights into the world of talent management and employee development within one of the world’s leading financial institutions. In this role she oversees human resource management globally for the firm.