Blog
Practical insights on mentoring, upskilling, community, and the future of work — from the Mentessa team.
Skills Management
Skills ontology vs. skills taxonomy, explained for HR leaders — and why waiting for a perfect model delays the ROI that matching can deliver today.
31 jul 2026
Skills Management
A comparison of the leading skills-management platforms for 2026 — strengths, limits, and how to choose, with a focus on the DACH labor market.
27 jul 2026
Mentoring
Was zeigt die aktuelle Mentoring-Forschung wirklich? Ein Überblick über Meta-Analysen zu Wirkung, Erfolgsfaktoren und Grenzen formeller Programme.
26 jul 2026
AI
A verified skill score tells you what someone can do today. It can't tell you who will help them grow. Here's what actually predicts mentoring success.
25 jul 2026
AI
Skills platforms can map every gap on your team — but they can't build the trust that closes it. Here's what mentoring adds that AI-driven skill tracking can't.
24 jul 2026
Interview
Für diese Ausgabe von Expert Monday hat Mentessa-Gründerin und CEO Tina Ruseva mit Valeska Wittgen gesprochen, Geschäftsführerin von OMR Reviews.…
20 jul 2026
Uncategorized
Warum Mentoring die unterschätzte Ressource gegen Mitarbeiter-Erschöpfung ist Die Fehlzeiten-Statistiken der großen Krankenkassen zeichnen seit Jahren dasselbe Bild: Psychisch bedingte…
17 jul 2026
Leadership
Gesundes Führen: Welche Rolle spielt Mentoring im Job Demands-Resources-Modell? Erschöpfte Teams, steigende Fehlzeiten, sinkendes Engagement – viele Führungskräfte kennen diese…
16 jul 2026
Uncategorized
Für diese Ausgabe von Expert Monday hat Mentessa-Gründerin und CEO Tina Ruseva mit Romy Möller gesprochen — Leadership-Coach, ehemalige Lehrerin,…
12 jul 2026
Leadership
The Distance Between How You Lead and How You’re Experienced: A Conversation with Phyllis Sarkaria In this Expert Monday conversation,…
9 jul 2026
Uncategorized
Many organizations list mentoring as a strategic priority, and then treat it like a voluntary afterthought, hoping a few senior…
6 jul 2026
Uncategorized
Ein Team hat monatelang recherchiert, Bewerbungsgespräche über Zeitzonen hinweg geführt, Visa-Anträge begleitet und Anerkennungsverfahren vorbereitet. Die neue Pflegekraft aus Indien,…
6 jul 2026
Mentoring
Sie rekrutieren. Sie inserieren. Sie zahlen Prämien. Und trotzdem verlassen Menschen Ihr Haus, die Sie dringend brauchen. Wenn dieses Bild…
15 mei 2026
AI
KI-Verordnung und HR: Was Personalverantwortliche jetzt wissen und tun müssen Viele HR-Teams nutzen bereits KI-Tools – für Bewerbermanagement, Personalentwicklung oder…
5 mei 2026
Best Practices
Mentoring has moved from a leadership perk to a business-critical strategy. Companies with formal mentoring programs are twice as profitable…
23 apr 2026
Best Practices
Mentoring ist längst kein Nice-to-have mehr – es ist ein strategisches Instrument für Retention, Engagement und Personalentwicklung. Doch zwischen dem…
22 apr 2026
Best Practices
Die unbequeme Wahrheit über Mentoring in Organisationen 98 % der Fortune-500-Unternehmen bieten Mentoring-Programme an. Klingt nach einem klaren Bekenntnis zur…
31 mrt 2026
HR-Strategie
Stellen Sie sich folgende Situation vor: Die CFO Ihres Unternehmens bittet Sie in einer Budgetbesprechung, den Wert des Mentoring-Programms in…
27 mrt 2026
Culture
Meet Charlotte Altmann: Mentessa’s New Impact Partner Driving Culture & Growth in Germany Charlotte Altmann joins Mentessa as an official…
26 mrt 2026
Best Practices
In many organizations, mentor mentee matching is treated like an administrative chore—somewhere between ordering office supplies and assigning parking spaces.…
26 jan 2026
AI
If you’re leading in 2026, you can feel it: AI is no longer a future topic or an innovation lab experiment.…
23 jan 2026
AI
In recent years, the conversation around workplace inclusivity has intensified, with many organizations recognizing the importance of diverse and equitable…
19 jan 2026
Culture
The competitive advantage that compounds For years, companies treated learning like a support function: publish a course catalog, measure completion,…
15 jan 2026
Uncategorized
An employee’s motivation level directly affects how hard they will work and how long they will stay with a company.…
12 jan 2026
Uncategorized
Human-moderated onboarding, learning, and mentoring by Mentessa As advances in AI and automation continue to rapidly change the way…
5 jan 2026
Mentoring
Kurzdefinition Mentoring ist eine strukturierte, langfristige Lern- und Entwicklungsbeziehung, in der erfahrene Personen (Mentor:innen) ihr Wissen, ihre Erfahrung und Perspektiven…
3 jan 2026
Learning
We have all witnessed it, many of us are living it: new technologies and business models are changing the workplace…
29 dec 2025
Skills Management
Amy is a university graduate about to begin her first full-time job. Above all else, she values loyalty and stability…
22 dec 2025
Culture
In einer Arbeitswelt, die sich rasant verändert, wird Lernen zunehmend zu einer Kernkompetenz – für Organisationen ebenso wie für Mitarbeitende.…
18 dec 2025
Uncategorized
How does Microlearning Promotes Employee Engagement? As millennials become the largest segment of the workforce, their views about careers…
15 dec 2025
Mentoring
In der sich rasant wandelnden Arbeitswelt des 21. Jahrhunderts gewinnt der effektive Wissenstransfer zwischen Generationen und Hierarchieebenen zunehmend an Bedeutung.…
11 dec 2025
Learning
It is intangible, implicit, never fully intentional, yet it has a significant impact on organizations, the people working for them…
8 dec 2025
Skills Management
In einer Zeit, in der hybride Arbeitsmodelle zur Norm werden, stehen Unternehmen vor der Herausforderung, ihre Mitarbeiter effektiv zu vernetzen…
4 dec 2025
Best Practices
Finding the right cofounder is one of the most important decisions in the life of a startup—often more important than…
2 dec 2025
Learning
With remote and hybrid work increasing employment options for highly skilled people, organizations need win-win approaches that keep staff happy…
1 dec 2025
Uncategorized
Mentoring is the new black! But what actually is good mentoring, and how can you be the best? Practice the…
30 nov 2025
Uncategorized
Why New Work is the Key to a Sustainable Economy? What do you think about, when you think about…
30 nov 2025
Skills Management
In der sich schnell verändernden Arbeitswelt wird die genaue Erfassung und Entwicklung von Kompetenzen immer wichtiger. Unternehmen stehen vor der…
27 nov 2025
Uncategorized
Have you ever had a sudden epiphany about something in the middle of a fiery debate? That’s the power of…
22 nov 2025
Learning
In der sich rasant wandelnden digitalen Arbeitswelt gewinnt die präzise Erfassung und Entwicklung von Kompetenzen zunehmend an Bedeutung. Unternehmen stehen…
20 nov 2025
Culture
Choosing what to wear to a community event should be simple, not stressful. Likewise, if you are organizing an upcoming…
17 nov 2025
Culture
We often talk about corporate culture in abstract terms — values, vision, engagement, transformation. But sometimes the clearest lessons come…
12 nov 2025
Mentoring
Warum das erste Mentoring-Treffen so wichtig für eine erfolgreiche Mentoring-Vorbereitung ist Das erste Mentoring-Treffen legt den Grundstein für die gesamte…
7 nov 2025
Mentoring
Why the First Mentoring Meeting Matters The first mentoring meeting sets the tone for everything that follows. It’s where both…
7 nov 2025
Mentoring
Mentessa, the European mentoring platform that connects people for learning and collaboration, is proud to welcome Raymond Vromans as its…
29 okt 2025
Culture
Building a digital community can be one of the most powerful ways to foster connection, growth, and collaboration — but…
21 okt 2025
Mentoring
Erfolgreiches Mentoring beginnt mit Selbstreflexion und gegenseitigem Verständnis.Je besser Mentor:innen und Mentees ihre Motivation, Werte und Kommunikationsstile kennen, desto stärker…
20 okt 2025
Mentoring
Successful mentoring starts with self-awareness.The better mentors and mentees understand each other’s motivations, communication styles, and values, the stronger and…
20 okt 2025
Mentoring
Welcoming Raymond Vromans as first Mentessa Impact Partner in the Netherlands Munich, October 7, 2025 — Mentessa, the Munich-based…
7 okt 2025
Mentoring
Ein starkes Mentoring kann Karrieren verändern, Selbstvertrauen stärken und berufliches Wachstum fördern – aber nur, wenn es auf Struktur und…
5 okt 2025
Mentoring
Every mentorship plan should be built on three key pillars: Goals & Vision, Structure & Communication, and Milestones & Reflection.…
5 okt 2025
Culture
Civic Innovation ist ein Begriff, der in den letzten Jahren zunehmend an Bedeutung gewonnen hat – besonders im Kontext von…
22 sep 2025
Culture
Bis 2039 verlassen rund 30% der aktuell Erwerbstätigen den Arbeitsmarkt und mit ihnen ihre jahrelang erarbeiteten Kompetenzen. Unternehmen wissen nicht,…
4 aug 2025
Culture
In a world where skill requirements evolve faster than your LMS can update, companies need a smarter, faster way to…
19 mei 2025
Learning
Thinking of starting your own mastermind or accountability group? I’ve been part of mastermind groups for years and have professionally…
14 apr 2025
Uncategorized
There are many reasons why mentors and mentees can fall out of love with each other. Dr Tina Ruseva, the…
23 mrt 2025
New Work
The Challenge of the Modern Workplace The working world is changing faster than ever, and HR managers as well as…
5 dec 2024
Uncategorized
Along the journey from inception to successful enterprise, the high growth stage is an exciting time for start-ups. Yet, high…
24 nov 2024
Mentoring
From increasing productivity and diversity to reducing employee turnover and upgrading the skills of everyone involved – employee mentoring programs…
23 nov 2024
Uncategorized
You don’t have an onboarding process? Let your new hires learn from their peers. Did you know that employees…
23 nov 2024
New Work
Digitalization has fundamentally changed the working world and presents HR leaders with new challenges. More and more companies are relying…
21 nov 2024
Culture
Digitalization is changing business processes and the requirements for employees and managers. HR managers and decision-makers face the task of…
19 nov 2024
Uncategorized
Onboarding Software: How Does Mentessa Build A Top Solution? John was a mid-career engineer who had just accepted what he…
14 nov 2024
Culture
In the rapidly changing work environment of the 21st century, companies face the challenge of becoming more agile and flexible.…
6 nov 2024
Learning
In today’s rapidly changing workplace, HR managers and talent leaders face the challenge of attracting employees and retaining and developing…
1 nov 2024
Culture
Digital transformation and constant change in the modern workplace present L&D managers and HR strategists with the complex task of…
31 okt 2024
Culture
In the post-pandemic era of 2024/2025, companies are facing an ongoing challenge: how can they motivate their employees to return…
24 okt 2024
AI
In the rapidly evolving world of HR technology, organizational developers and HR strategists face the challenge of selecting the right…
17 okt 2024
Mentoring
In the rapidly changing work environment of the 21st century, effective knowledge transfer between generations and hierarchical levels is becoming…
12 okt 2024
Culture
In an era where hybrid work models are becoming the norm, companies face the challenge of effectively connecting their employees…
5 okt 2024
AI
In the rapidly changing work environment, accurately assessing and developing competencies is becoming increasingly important. Companies face the challenge of…
27 sep 2024
Innovation
In the rapidly changing digital work environment, the precise assessment and development of competencies are becoming increasingly important. Companies face…
20 sep 2024
Uncategorized
Work can be a lonely place. According to a recent Gallup research, up to 40% of employees feel left alone…
8 sep 2024
AI
In which rapid walking Working world it is not enough more from , Competencies isolated to consider . Companies must…
30 aug 2024
Learning
In today’s working world, which is characterized by rapid technological changes and increasing digitalization, peer learning and skills matching are…
26 aug 2024
AI
In which rapid walking Today’s working world merges innovative New Work concepts with advanced skills and analytics to prepare companies…
22 aug 2024
Learning
Overview of AI in the workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the modern workplace, revolutionizing how…
18 aug 2024
Culture
Remote Onboarding Importance of remote onboarding Remote onboarding has become an essential aspect of integrating new employees into virtual work…
12 aug 2024
AI
The Foundation of Learning Together Peer learning, a concept as old as humanity itself, encapsulates the essence of collaboration and…
8 aug 2024
Culture
Overview of knowledge sharing platforms In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, the need for effective knowledge sharing…
3 aug 2024
Culture
Creating Inclusive Upskilling Programs Definition of upskilling Upskilling is the process of acquiring new skills or enhancing existing ones to…
31 jul 2024
Mentoring
Searching for a mentor? Tap your network by taking these three steps There are a few key things you…
25 jul 2024
Uncategorized
Hallo liebe Annika! Heute stellen wir Dich in unserem Blog vor. Wir kennen uns schon eine Weile und ich schätze…
4 jun 2024
Uncategorized
Did you know that even Elon Musk had a mentor? Yes, the Tesla founder needed support back in the early…
12 mei 2024
Uncategorized
High turnover rates are costing companies billions in reduced productivity and increased hiring and training costs. According to a recent…
10 mei 2024
DEI
Creating an inclusive workplace is essential for businesses in today’s society. With a war for talent and an ever more…
23 apr 2024
Uncategorized
Employees learn more in the break room than in the classroom. This is the view of training expert Jay Cross,…
20 mrt 2024
Learning
No wonder the digital revolution is stirring up so much anxiety. The pace of change, not exactly slow since the…
22 feb 2024
Uncategorized
Organizations can benefit tremendously from rituals for work and some have already done so. Those who haven’t are overlooking effective…
16 feb 2024
Uncategorized
Work culture. Everyone talks about it, but not everyone gets it. When it comes to work, culture is as important…
23 jan 2024
Uncategorized
In der heutigen Zeit, in der der Wettbewerb um Wissen und Fähigkeiten so hoch ist, kann die Rolle des Mentors…
15 dec 2023
Uncategorized
For this interview, we sat down with Sana Tornow, Fellow and Agile Coach at the Federal Ministry for Families, Senior…
29 nov 2023
Uncategorized
All companies want the best and brightest job candidates. But not all are able to attract and keep them. Money…
28 sep 2023
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Markus Reif: Guten Tag und herzlich willkommen zum nächsten quer Podcast. Mein Name ist Markus Reif und ich freue mich…
20 aug 2023
Mentoring
Workplace Mentoring Helps Employees Feel Inclusion and Belonging Belonging. There is a reason why this term is much debated and…
23 jul 2023
Uncategorized
Creating doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Even though you’re building up your own portfolio under your own name…
23 jun 2023
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Sheryl Sandberg has it. Serena Williams has it. And so has Tom Hanks, too. Chances are you have done it,…
2 jun 2023
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1. Do you have previous experience with startups? I have been President of the Federal Association of Personnel Managers (BPM)…
22 apr 2023
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1. Have you worked with start-ups before Mentessa? Yes, both as a CEO of Ingentis and during my time at Haufe…
3 apr 2023
Uncategorized
With the introduction of new technology, it’s now possible to automate many aspects of work. One such technology is Chatgpt,…
29 mrt 2023
Uncategorized
Last month, the academic who had invented the term “the Great Resignation” in 2021, predicted US labor shortages would ease…
29 mrt 2023
Uncategorized
In the past weeks every organization that cares for staying competitive has reviewed their business model in light of the…
27 mrt 2023
Innovation
When it comes to agile strategy, Thorben Sertler is an expert. And the need for strategies to be agile and…
1 mrt 2023
Uncategorized
Introducing Mentessa According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report disengagement costs the global economy $7.8 trillion in…
1 mrt 2023
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The need for diversity in tech and ethical AI development is springing up frequently as an area of concern, and…
2 feb 2023
Uncategorized
Creating a meaningful connection Creating a meaningful connection with others is a vital part of human existence. In order to…
10 dec 2022
Uncategorized
Das HR-Startup Mentessa bietet eine Whitelabel-Lösung als Community Plattform. Auf Basis von Skills wird gezielt Vernetzung und Wissensaustausch in Organisationen…
25 nov 2022
Uncategorized
New World of Work: What is New Work? What’s behind this buzzword? While many have just discovered the idea (thanks…
21 nov 2022
Uncategorized
Phyllis Sarkaria (founder of The Sarkaria Group) delivered a deeply insightful webinar titled, “Courageous Clarity: Actions that Create Connections”. In…
15 nov 2022
Uncategorized
The 2020s are proving challenging so far: the COVID pandemic, the war in Europe, high energy prices, The Great Resignation,…
20 okt 2022
Uncategorized
Is ‘quiet quitting’ a thing? “Quiet quitting” is a term that has been gaining popularity in recent months, with…
9 apr 2022
New Work
Was ist eigentlich „Purpose“? YK: Ich möchte unser Interview gerne mit einem Statement starten, dass ich am Wochenende bei…
7 apr 2022
Uncategorized
Let’s face it: The world of work has changed forever. The pandemic stretched leaders, transformed the office, and shifted priorities.…
23 mrt 2022
Uncategorized
1. Tell us about yourself I’m an introvert who’s learned to become more of an extrovert by learning to…
11 feb 2022
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1-Tell us about yourself I’m a Belgian living in Munich. My motto in life is, “a chocolate a day keeps…
11 feb 2022
Uncategorized
The pandemic has shaken up the world, leaving no single area of how we live, what we do, or who…
23 jan 2022
Uncategorized
Online-Events sind nicht einfach Events online Was tun, wenn Veranstaltungsverbote und -absagen das gesamte Geschäftsmodell durcheinanderwirbeln? Das haben wir mit…
23 nov 2021
Future of work
Wie funktionieren Communities? Warum wird eine Software zum Erfolg? Wie bekommt man schnell Hilfe bei einem konkreten Problem? Tina Ruseva…
4 mei 2021
Uncategorized
Im Interview mit Dr. Tina Ruseva „New Work“ ist derzeit ein sehr beliebtes Buzzword. Aufgrund von Corona, der beschleunigten Digitalisierung…
29 mrt 2021
New Work
1. Setzt Euch mit Technologie auseinander. Für ein gutes Female Empowerment müsst Ihr nicht gleich programmieren lernen, aber die Tools…
12 feb 2021
New Work
New Work: 5 Steps to Purpose – Why it’s all about how to make purpose work It seems to most…
3 nov 2020
Mentoring
An der Rosenstiel Schule für Meeres- und Atmosphärwissenschaften in Miami wurde 2016 der weltweit größte Hurrikansimulator fertiggestellt. In einer Art…
4 jul 2020
AI
Personalmanagement während der Corona-Krise Die Corona-Krise ist ein gewaltiger Stresstest für fast jedes Unternehmen: Büroarbeiter ziehen mit Unterstützung der IT-Abteilung…
19 jun 2020
Leadership
10 days ago, the German government announced major social distancing measures in response to the exponential spread of Coronavirus in…
26 mrt 2020
Innovation
Was ist eine Innovationskultur? Unter Innovationskultur (Civic Innovation) versteht man einerseits Innovationen, die aus der Gesellschaft heraus, also zivil, entstehen,…
6 aug 2019
