Ten Thousand Coffees Blog

Business critical: Human connection in the future workplace

Watch the webinar to learn how these talent leaders ensure connectivity and collaboration in their organization.

The 2020 Vision for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Watch how these talent leaders are creating equitable networks to increase engagement and innovation, and how they are using the new normal as a catalyst for a better workplace.

Get your entire organization off the bench: Creating accountability for DEI

Watch these talent leaders share their insights and expertise on the importance of accountability in the workplace, and tips on reaching your DE&I goal.

Leadership Spotlight Series: Making Informal, Formal

We spoke with Pragashini Fox, SVP of Talent Management at Thomson Reuters, to learn how they’re using formal practises to create killer informal development.

Ace that Interview and Land Your Dream Job in Partnership with RBC Future Launch

Our exclusive workshop led by people-leaders and career experts shared best practices, tips, and tricks to conquer every interview you have!

How to Build (and Measure) a High Impact Virtual Early Career Program

We've talked to over 50 HR leaders in the past month and they're all facing the same challenges: Moving early career programs online—fast.

Black Professionals In Tech Network (BPTN) Partners With Ten Thousand Coffees To Enhance Mentoring and Networking Opportunities For Black Professionals

Black professionals in North America are getting new opportunities to network and level up their careers just in time for Mentoring month.

Why Mentorship is Critical for the Success of BIPOC Youth and Young Professionals

During National Mentorship Month, we interviewed Sam Effah, RBC Olympian and Future Launch Ambassador about how he is inspiring change for a new generation through mentorship.

The Future of Career Pathing

Why traditional career pathing is dead.

Online Mentoring in the Workplace

A complete guide.

Your D&I strategy: 15 mistakes to avoid in 2021

We’re kicking 2020 out the door and looking forward to a healthier, calmer, more positive year in 2021.

Leadership Skills Solution

Leadership Development for the New World of Work

Mentorship Solution

Make Mentorship YourCompetitive Advantage

Virtual Innovator Coffee Series: Building Inclusive Colleague Connectivity in the New Hybrid Workplace

Our CEO and Co-Founder Dave Wilkin spoke with Steven Pae, VP Global Head of Marketing and Digital Technology at Prudential Financial.

How to Measure the Success of Corporate Mentorship Programs

Measuring the success of employee mentorship programs can be easy. Read our actionable strategies to measure and quantify your mentorship goals.

Ten Thousand Coffees or Chronus? What’s the Difference?

Solutions like Ten Thousand Coffees and Chronus make formal mentorship programs easier than ever to implement. We've evaluated both solutions to help your decision making.

Why Meaningful Human Connections Are Key to Successful Remote and Hybrid Work Environments

HR and business leaders need to address the negative impacts of disconnectedness within their workforces. As this continued loss impacts many important facets of organizational success.

2021 in Review: Our Top 5 Articles About Connectivity

As we reflected upon 2021, we noticed that connectivity was a top priority for our clients and enterprises. We ranked and reviewed our top 5 articles dedicated to connectivity from 2021.

How to Get Actionable Feedback from your Employee Mentorship Programs

We've assembled a a multifaceted approach that leverages technology, survey softwares and informal interviewing techniques to get structured and standardized data about their programs.

10 Tips on Giving Great Career Advice

We’ve put together 10 tips to help you be confident and considerate when giving advice!

How to Follow Up After Meeting Someone | Networking Hacks

So you’ve met someone new and had a great coffee chat. You would love to build on this work relationship and spend more time getting to know them, but you’re unsure of what the next step should be.

How To Follow-Up with a Mentor

Following-up with a mentor or a potential mentor can be difficult, especially if they’re a high-level professional who’s in high-demand for advice & mentorship. How to build & maintain a relationship.

How to Make the Most out of Your Virtual Coffee Chat

Making a good impression when you meet someone for the first time can be daunting, but meeting someone for the first time via an online video call presents its own unique challenges.

5 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Meeting New People | Networking Hacks

Meeting someone for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Follow our top tips below on how to rid yourself of your fear and build your confidence in meeting new people.

How to Invest in Employee Career Development During Career Month

November is Career Month, celebrate by investing in your workforce. Employees who feel their organization is invested in them are more engaged, productive and less likely to leave their role.

Building Inclusive Colleague Connectivity in the New Hybrid Workplace

An insightful discussion between Steven Pae and Dave Wilkin. The first instalment of our Innovator Coffee Series where we host discussions with talent leaders across North America.

How to Build an Inclusive Corporate Culture with Technology

Manisha Burman, Head of Client Experience and Workforce Effectiveness at BMO Financial Group, believes corporate diversity, equity, & inclusion (DE&I) initiatives can make a significant impact.

The 5 Best Online Mentorship Platforms for Enterprises

We’ve looked at five online mentorship platforms and evaluated their different features so you can pick the one that fits best your organization’s needs.

Four Enterprise-Friendly Diversity and Inclusion Program Ideas

Here are four areas for HR professionals to consider when transforming their organization into a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

How Corporate Mentorship Programs can Help your Company avoid the Great Resignation

With over 60% of US employees stating they would consider leaving their current company to join one that offered more mentorship opportunities, it's time to create a mentorship program.

Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a DEI Training Program

If your business is looking for a training program to supplement its overall DEI strategy, here are some key questions to consider.

Better Mentorship, Connectivity, and Talent Development Opportunities Can Halt the Great Resignation

Our latest research revealed that 62% of US employees will leave their companies for better mentorship, connectivity, and development opportunities.

4 Diversity and Inclusion Best Practices for Large Enterprises

To create a company that supports and promotes underrepresented groups, HR or organizational leaders should start with these 4 practices to continue their DEI efforts.

How Innovative Customer Success is Driving Business Success

To learn more about why customer success is so important, we sat down with our Director of Customer Success, Michael Jones, to learn about about how his growing team is innovating in the talent space.

10 takeaways from LGBTQ2+ senior leaders

We spoke with LGBTQ2+ leaders from adidas, KPMG, and Citi to hear about their journey to the top and learn how businesses can create an environment focused on inclusivity.

Mentoring relationships: 7 tips for mentoring newcomers

Wondering how to create a strong mentoring relationship with your mentee, or how you can help new immigrant colleagues reach their potential? Sharifa Khan has 7 tips to get you started.

Starting a mentoring program? Use these 5 tips from talent leaders to get it right

We spoke with leaders who have done exactly what you're trying to do - here's their five top tips to move your mentorship program from paper to progress

How executives from RBC & Manulife have embraced virtual mentorship

We sat down with RBC's Adam Mamdani and Manulife's Rahim Hirji to learn how their match on the Ascend network, powered by 10KC, resulted in a powerful mentoring relationship.

Why Your Business Needs to Invest in Informal Training

If your training programs are lacklustre and not producing results, we have the solution for you. Here's the ins and outs of informal training and why it's so crucial for your business.

Top Changes Businesses Need to Make for International Women's Day and Every Day

Want IWD to leave a lasting effect on your business? Here are the top issues that every business needs to review to make every day equitable for female professionals.

Black History Month and Beyond: A Spotlight on Nike’s VP, Global DE&I, Jarvis Sam

In an exclusive interview, we uncover what businesses should be doing to turn their DE&I strategies into action, and how to become an active ally.

5 Things DE&I Professionals Wish You'd Do After Black History Month

Initiatives for Black History Month shouldn't only be actioned in February. Here's what DE&I professionals want you to do to in every other month of the year.

Top 10 Mentoring Mistakes to Avoid

Here are 10 of the most common mentoring mishaps and how you can avoid them.

15 Virtual Networking Questions that Will Engage Your Colleagues

Here are 15 coffee chat questions that can help you not only break the ice with a colleague, but dive deeper into how you can help them achieve their goals.

5 Secrets to Keeping Discussions Fresh With Your Mentee

Ever worry about running out of topics with your mentee? We've got you covered - here's how to set your relationship up for success so you'll never run out of things to discuss.

How to get Company-Wide Buy-In for Employee Mentorship Programs

We all know mentorship programs are important, but how do you get everyone involved? We break down how to get company-wide buy-in to ensure the success of your mentorship programs.

Why Mentorship Needs To Move Toward Sponsorship In 2021

As we move in 2021, is mentorship enough to provide the support that employees need? Learn how you can go the extra mile and combine mentorship with action.

The Key to Creating Successful Mentoring Programs in the Workplace

How do you create mentoring programs that have real impact? Take a look at our top tips to encourage effective mentorship for employees of all levels.

Your Employee Engagement Strategies Aren't Working. Here's why.

Employee engagement strategies don't always work. In this post we’ll explore why that happens, and what you can do to turn things around.

5 Steps to Finding Your Virtual Mentor

Finding your mentor virtually doesn't have to be scary. We've laid out the 5 steps that will help students and recent grads make the right connections to further their careers.

3 Simple Ways to Champion Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Despite paying lip service to the importance of D&I, many business leaders still keep those efforts confined to the realm of the compliance department. Learn 3 easy ways to change that.

Why Your Mentoring Toolkit Shouldn't Include Spreadsheets

It's time to cut spreadsheets out of your mentoring toolkit - if you want to scale and see real ROI on your mentoring efforts you’ll need a more powerful mentorship solution.

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