Insights on building better workplaces
Our latest articles on mentorships, learning and development, employee retention, DEIB, remote work, and building effective teams.


July 17, 2025
Lessons From Fortive: 7 Keys to a Successful Mentorship Program (That Work for Complex Organizations)
Trying to set up a mentorship program in a large and complex organization? You’re not alone! Get tips from Gordian’s Training Programs Manager.
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11 Essential Tips to Facilitate Onboarding Mentorship
August 24, 2023
Onboarding is key to retaining new employees. Read these expert tips on using mentoring to transition new hires, shorten their time to productivity and build lasting relationships.
Onboarding
Unlocking employee potential: A guide to effective career mapping
August 23, 2023
Paired with mentorship, career mapping can foster employee engagement and organizational success. Here’s how.
Learning and Development
A Comprehensive Guide to Preboarding New Hires (Plus Free Checklist)
August 23, 2023
Build your preboarding program with these 8 tips from experts to make sure new hires are excited, and feel welcomed and valued.
Attracting and Retaining Talent
4 Types of Collaboration Styles to Use in the Workplace
August 22, 2023
Effective collaboration is the key to high-functioning workplaces. Learn how you can use different collaboration styles to drive performance and productivity.
Employee Engagement
A Comprehensive Guide to DEIB in the Workplace
August 18, 2023
Discover the meaning of DEIB and understand how DEIB programs create workplaces where employees feel valued, included, and empowered to thrive.
Diversity & Inclusion
How to Run a Pilot Mentorship Program
August 16, 2023
Running a pilot mentorship program is a great way to get early feedback, work out any tweaks, and get comfortable doing it before rolling it out to your whole organization. Here are several helpful tips to run a successful pilot program.
Why Mentorship
Tips and Tricks
How to Build Employee Connections in the Workplace in 2025
August 11, 2023
Learn how to build employee connections in your workplace with authentic strategies that appeal to the modern-day workforce.
Employee Engagement
A 6-step Guide to Building a Successful Job Shadowing Program
August 11, 2023
Learn to build a successful job shadowing program to boost employee growth, foster skills, and enhance team collaboration in six simple steps.
Learning and Development