Do you want to be a mentor at work but don’t know where to start? Are you looking for ways to offer guidance, advice, and support to your colleagues in a meaningful way?

Becoming a mentor can be incredibly rewarding; it’s not always easy, but with the right tools and attitude, being a good mentor is possible.

We recently connected with Jennifer Patterson and have shared our conversation below.

Jennifer, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

Understanding the employee life cycle and knowing how to engage with people in each stage of the cycle enables you to attract the right candidates, optimize your employee experience, and, ultimately, improve productivity and performance at your organization. In this article, we’ll zoom in on the employee life cycle, its seven stages, and how you can ensure that your employees have a great experience in each phase. Let’s dive in!

Giving consistent feedback so you don’t end up giving disruptive or unannounced feedback to employees.

As a part of our series about “How To Give Honest Feedback without Being Hurtful”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jen Patterson.

Diversity is good for business because it enables equality of opportunity. As society becomes more diverse, workplaces that reflect it will reap the benefits of increased collaboration, innovation, creativity, and productivity.

When employees feel like they are the top priority, it makes them feel appreciated and valued. This leads to a more productive and engaged workforce

Working with others can be fun and productive until a colleague starts undermining you. It can feel draining and frustrating having to deal with them, and it can affect your overall work performance.

Getting another job offer can be thrilling. Some may even be tempted to accept it right away, especially if it seems like an excellent opportunity for your career. However, telling your current boss about it can be tricky.

Passive recruiting for potential employees with keywords related specifically in your field is a must. You’ll be able to find a perfect match for your company with this passive recruiting technique. You can search resumes posted online and even access those who are actively seeking work at any given time, making it easier than ever before!

Managing down is all about being a good boss to your team. Managing up is all about being a good report to your boss. Both of these forms of influence matter for your success at work and career development, but managing up is less talked about.

All companies tend to nurture collaboration — but, not all companies have a collaborative culture.
This sounds like a logic puzzle or a quote from the famous Tolstoy’s book, but it’s not.
It’s just a simple fact.