In the beginning…

In the first in a series of columns dedicated to mentoring, we take a look at the background and revival of this increasingly popular intervention. Lis Merrick and Paul Stokes Mentoring is enjoying a comeback, and is fast becoming a key element of L&D strategies...

Channel changer

In two years, Sky has overhauled its coaching to such an extent that it’s now woven into all its leadership programmes. It’s been a huge leap forward, discovers Liz Hall Coaching psychology is now well-established, but business people still joke about...

Asda launches maternity mentoring scheme

Liz Hall Asda has joined the ranks of companies like Citibank and Sky which believe supporting female staff on maternity leave through coaching and mentoring helps them retain talented women. The supermarket giant launched its mentoring initiative for female staff on...