Letter: Mentoring in the workplace can change lives

The importance of mentoring

I can't recall meeting a successful businessperson who didn't have a mentor influence him or her at a critical time or over an extended period. The post The importance of mentoring | Guest Opinion appeared first on Rochester Business Journal.

Volunteerism can pay dividendsfor mental health: Scouts study

When it comes to that dreadful feeling of being overwhelmed, every little bit counts when it comes to resting a bit easier – as a recent study from Scouts Canada has illustrated. By BROCK WEIR The youth organization recently ran a national survey “for a nationwide pulse on our current world-weary woes.” The study found that Canadians are 0.1 per cent less overwhelmed than they were in April of 2024 – that’s the little bit that counts – and some …

Letter: Mentoring in the workplace can change lives

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the incredible impact volunteers have on our communities. It’s also the perfect moment to spotlight a powerful, often overlooked way companies can drive change: supporting youth through workplace mentoring and volunteerism.