Brancher

Informal vs. Formal mentors I've had some AMAZING informal mentors. It's great when you naturally connect with someone. However, not everyone finds these great mentors informally. A lot of people struggle to find a mentor who they really connect with, and someone who can really help them. A lot of organisations we speak with have informal mentoring. This is a great sign of a good culture. However, informal mentoring programs have the following challenges: - Lack of Structure - Unequal Access - Unclear Goals - Unbalanced Relationships - Lack of Formal Recognition - Inconsistent Experiences To learn more about why these are problems that informal mentoring programs face, read our latest blog. When formal mentoring programs are done right, the relationships can still feel authentic and genuine, especially when you consider personality and values when matching. #mentoring #mentoringsoftware #brancher #mentormatching #informalmentoring

We’ve spent a lot of time working with program administrators to craft a mentoring program for their organisation. This is why it’s important to get as many participants to be part of the mentoring program. If you are wondering how you can increase mentoring engagement, here are some tips on how you can encourage others to join in on your mentoring program. #mentoring #mentoringsoftware #brancher #mentormatching #effectivementoring

As someone managing a mentoring program in your organization, you already know just how impactful these relationships can be. The data backs it up—mentors and mentees alike see incredible benefits when a mentoring program is done right. But the real challenge is keeping participants engaged and committed to completing the program. In this article, we’ll dive into why staying motivated is so important for mentoring success. Keeping mentors excited and invested is the key to building meaningful, lasting connections. When they stay engaged, everyone—mentors and mentees—wins. So, how do you keep that momentum going? #mentoring #mentoringsoftware #brancher #mentormatching #motivationinmentoring

When I used to run mentoring programs manually, before I started Brancher, I found it so difficult to measure success. We had no way of tracking meetings, engagement, satisfaction, goals, retention etc without doing a survey - and 6 months later, it was too late to step in and course correct. Every program administrator needs to be able to measure a mentoring program’s success. If you can’t prove the program is achieving its goals, there’s a chance that management will shut it down or the program participants will lose interest. By establishing clear measures of success from the start, you’ll be able to easily track your program’s progress and see how it’s working for your organisation. In this article, we’ll teach you how to achieve this. At the same time, we’ll highlight the different Brancher tools you can use to keep track of your program’s success. #mentoring #mentoringsoftware #brancher #mentormatching #measuringamentoringprogramsuccess

Mentoring vs. Coaching. People often get confused when distinguishing between coaching vs mentoring. While both are valuable tools for personal and professional growth, their approach, purpose, and structure differ. Read our latest blog to learn about coaching vs mentoring and discover why understanding their differences is important. We talk about how each approach can help your organisation. Both play an important role in supporting your employees to thrive. #mentoringsoftware #brancher #mentormatching #coachingvsmentoring

Mentoring has seen significant growth over the years. In 2020, the number of Fortune 500 companies with a mentorship program was only 71%. This has grown to 84% in just a couple of years. In 2023, this number further increased to 92%. And in 2024, the number of Fortune 500 companies with a mentoring program has skyrocketed to 98%. What are the other mentoring statistics in 2024 that are worth noting? In this article, we’ll be talking about how mentoring has become the third focus of Learning and Development (L&D) in LinkedIn Learning’s 2024 Workplace Learning Report. Here’s the latest data available 👉 #mentoring #branchermentoring #brancher #mentoringstatistics

Link to Brancher's blog article: https://lnkd.in/gNDdqyqi Link to Guardian write up: https://lnkd.in/gnpr-vpV

In today’s world, where professional growth is fueled by meaningful mentorship, Brancher is tackling the challenges faced by organisations and mentoring program admins head-on. Our platform is gaining recognition for a reason: we’ve combined AI-powered tools, flexible customisation, and a sleek, user-friendly interface to build something that truly enhances mentor-mentee connections. Curious about what sets Brancher apart? This article breaks it all down—from the smart features we’ve developed to why they matter for anyone looking to elevate their mentoring game. #mentoring #mentoringsoftware #brancher #mentormatching #branchermentoringsoftware

Despite the many benefits mentoring offers, 63% of women have never had a formal mentor. Organisations that offer formal mentoring programs for women see increased retention and diversity outcomes. Mentorship is key to empowering women in the workplace, providing essential support for career development, resilience, and work-life integration. The best mentoring programs are customised for the individuals participating. In our latest blog we discuss how mentorship helps women in the workplace and why it can be particularly beneficial for women from marginalised or underrepresented groups, including single mothers, working mums, women of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women with disabilities. Link in comments below 👇 #mentoring #mentoringsoftware #brancher #mentormatching #mentoringtipsformentees #mentoringtips

Adelaide friends! Who wants coffee? ☕️ If anyone is around the city this afternoon I would love to catch up after a few client calls this morning.