{"id":215531,"date":"2022-03-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/?p=215531"},"modified":"2022-10-26T12:54:58","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T11:54:58","slug":"where-are-the-informal-networking-opportunities-for-our-people-i-e-mentoring-special-interest-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/blog\/where-are-the-informal-networking-opportunities-for-our-people-i-e-mentoring-special-interest-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are the informal networking opportunities for our people? i.e mentoring, special interest groups?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to set up opportunities that fit your people\u2019s values and help them grow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Suit: Backed by the organisation<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When thinking of networking, most of us imagine a beige generic room, crappy snacks and a bunch of people wearing name tags having forced, uncomfortable conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if that\u2019s your version of networking, you\u2019ve got some catching up to do! It is in fact a key component of career development and can be a fantastic way for your talent pool to meet a variety of people they may not have otherwise met, find out about new trends and hear about different ways of thinking. So what networking options are you currently offering your staff and could you add a few to your arsenal? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Networking opportunities can be formal or informal. Structured organisational networks are necessary and help employees learn about other areas of the company, the opportunities available for progression or the internal culture. But do not underestimate informal opportunities either. In fact, when it comes to increasing your people\u2019s network reach, the sky’s the limit, and the only consideration is to ensure the opportunities match their values and personal ambitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n