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When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

On The Job

Check in with mentors. Talk to a mentor about where you are in your career, and new goals. Does your mentor think you need to turn in a new direction? Are you taking time to brainstorm creative ideas? This is the time to jump in -- attend seminars, go to training events and meet new people and reconnect with others.

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6 of the Most In-Demand Skills for the Future Workplace

Career Advancement

Attend seminars and panel discussions on cutting-edge developments in the field, and ask the experts how you can hone your skills to prepare for future transitions and which skills and knowledge they believe will be most marketable in the future. Find mentors who can encourage your growth and help guide your direction, too.

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From Vision to Venture: Strategies and Funding Ideas for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

She Owns Success

Next, start brainstorming possible business ideas. Hosting workshops or seminars on business skills at your local community center can make a significant difference. By becoming a mentor, you share your knowledge and experiences with aspiring Indigenous women entrepreneurs. Your business should reflect your passions and skills.

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How to Cultivate A Learning Environment In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Professional development opportunities, such as tuition reimbursement and mentoring, can reduce turnover and boost employee engagement, suggests a Better Buys survey. Participants can teach courses, mentor their peers, create lesson plans, and more. Start an Internal Mentoring Program.

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Company Culture: 4 Ways to Improve the Employee Experience

CMOE

Instead, brainstorm on items that employees could actually use, like BPA-free water bottles, portable coolers, or device chargers. Classes that enhance overall skills and capabilities are also increasingly popular, such as training to learn CPR or first aid. Professional development is the biggie, though.

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10 Practical Ways To Improve Employee Commitment In Your Organization.

Vantage Circle

These support groups can provide a platform for employees to discuss challenges, brainstorm ideas, and find collective solutions. You can also reach out to employee support groups to help you foster a culture of collaboration that enables individuals to connect, share experiences, and offer guidance to one another.

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Five tips for asking better questions | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

It’s the best way to have a meaningful conversation and it’s the best way to rope in a mentor or look like a star performer. The Resistance is the voice that says, “No, I won’t raise my hand at the end of this seminar.” The first one is a billboard I saw as soon as I got off the plane: A good question is the new answer.

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