Mentoring Resources & Articles

The latest on mentoring guidelines, news and mentoring software updates from PushFar.

Long-Term Career Goals - How to Set Them & Examples

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In this article, we will explore how to set long-term career goals and provide examples of different types of goals and how to achieve them using the SMART criteria. We will also discuss strategies for staying on track and achieving success, including seeking out opportunities for growth and development, building a professional network, and seeking mentorship.
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3 Important but Challenging Things for Mentees to Do Well

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In this article, experienced mentor Simon Brown shares the 3 key challenges faced by mentees and how they can overcome them.
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Coaching – Quick Tips to help HR Business Partners and People Managers

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Coaching and Mentoring are often referred to together as one method for personal development support. There are some similarities between the two, but also some differences. Coaching is so important because it helps build trust and shows your interest and concern for people as well as your organisation. Done well, coaching can also enhance potential – a good coach recognises people’s abilities and focuses on developing their skills.
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PushFar provides a wealth of mentoring, coaching and learning resources, alongside our software, to help both participants and program managers to make the most of mentoring and coaching programs. On our mentoring platform we also include training videos and regularly host mentoring training webinars.
Guidelines for Mentees

Mentee Guidelines

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Guidelines for Mentors

Mentor Guidelines

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The ultimate guide to mentoring

The Ultimate Guide

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The benefits of mentoring

Benefits of Mentoring

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Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion

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Most Recent Articles

7 Simple Tips to Improve Your Productivity at Work

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Being more productive isn't as hard as it seems, but there are a few simple ways you can increase your productivity levels. Throughout this article, we will discuss 7 ways you can improve your productivity levels to truly thrive in your career and make the most of your time, all of which are free.
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5 Steps to Build the Perfect Career Progression Plan

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A career progression plan details the steps you need to take so you can move forward in your career as a professional. But how do you make the perfect career progression plan? Here, we outline five crucial steps to help you get started.
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Leadership Skills to Look for in a Mentor

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Your mentor needs to be able to teach and lead in a way that will be most productive for you. In this article, we take a look at qualities to look for in a mentor.
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Effective Remote Onboarding: 7 Ways to Improve Training

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Managers should invest in improving their new hire remote onboarding processes. Thats why, in this article we discuss how to effectively onboard remote employees and 7 ways to improve training.
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The 5 Skills You Need as a Mentor

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Mentoring skills are extremely significant because as you work through the challenges with your mentee, you will need to also effectively set goals, promote professional growth, communicate, support and maintain a great relationship that allows the mentee to thrive. In this article, we share 5 skills you NEED to be a good mentor and how you can improve them.
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10 Tips to Master the Art of Human Resource Management

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Human resource management manages the most valuable asset of any organisation - its human resources. In this article, we reveal 10 impressive tips and tricks to conquer the art of human resource management.
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Why Everyone Wants a Career Mentor and You Should Too

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Throughout our careers, we have all heard the term 'career mentoring,' but have never truly understood what it means. In this article, we will define career mentoring, explore the many benefits, and review what to look for in a mentor. We will also look at ways you can find one to help you achieve your goals.
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Networking 101: How to Build Strong Connections

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If you’ve reached that point in your career where you know it’s time to branch out and start making new connections, then it’s time to get a little more serious about networking.
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Mentorship: Why Do You Need it for Your Career Growth?

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Mentorship is one of the most effective paths to career growth and professional development, and this is true across industries. If you're feeling stuck in your career or lack a sense of direction, consider seeking a more experienced person in your field to mentor you.
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5 Impressive Benefits of Virtual Mentoring Programs

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We all know the incredible benefits of mentoring within an organisation, from increased retention rates to higher productivity, that’s why throughout this article we will be discussing the benefits of a virtual mentoring program since it’s now becoming a more popular alternative.
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