Expanding Global Mentoring Through Innovation and Commitment

with Kathlyn Ruiz,
Learning and Performance Partner
Informa Markets

Mentorloop Impact Award Winner 2023 & 2024

"We needed a solution that could bridge geographical gaps and bring employees together, regardless of their location. Mentorloop provided us with the platform to connect colleagues across the globe and across divisions, facilitating relationships that may never have otherwise been formed."

Ensuring mentoring access for over 800+ employees

Since being recognized as an Impact Award Winner in 2023, we’ve made it a priority to continuously refine and expand our mentoring programs. Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with many choosing to extend their mentoring relationships beyond their initial goals, forming long-lasting professional connections.

We’ve embraced the Mentorloop platform and are planning to incorporate Group Loops by 2025 to further enrich the mentoring experience and we’ve integrated mentoring into several of our certification pathways, making it a key part of professional development at Informa.

Prior to Mentorloop

Before Mentorloop, Informa did not have a dedicated or streamlined mentoring program in place. As a global organization with employees in different regions and divisions, it was often difficult for people to organically meet and form mentoring relationships.

We needed a solution that could bridge geographical gaps and bring employees together, regardless of their location. Mentorloop provided us with the platform to connect colleagues across the globe and across divisions, facilitating relationships that may never have otherwise been formed.

Enhancing Employee Engagement

The Informa Mentoring Program has greatly enhanced employee engagement, knowledge sharing, and professional development across the organization.

The flexibility of the program has allowed mentoring relationships to grow organically, with many participants continuing their journeys by setting new goals and entering additional mentoring cycles.

"We’ve seen a remarkable transformation in how employees interact and collaborate, with many teams and individuals reaping the benefits of ongoing mentorship and support."

It has become a valuable resource and tool that has positively impacted our organizational culture.

Actively promoting the program

We are committed to ensuring that all colleagues at Informa have equal access to the mentoring program. To achieve this, we actively promote the program across multiple communication channels each month, making sure that employees, regardless of title or role, are aware of and feel comfortable utilizing the platform. We also offer monthly training sessions introducing Mentorloop, so participants are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to fully engage with the mentoring experience.

Embedding Mentoring into our Culture

Mentoring is embedded in the core of Informa’s learning and development strategy. Every new hire is introduced to the mentoring program as part of their onboarding pathway, ensuring that mentoring is accessible from day one. Additionally, our leaders serve as role models by participating in the mentoring process themselves, further fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. By integrating mentoring into our certification programs, we ensure that mentoring is a continuous element of professional growth within the organization, cultivating a culture of support and shared learning.

Growing Together, with Group Loops

Looking to the future, we plan to expand our mentoring program by leveraging Mentorloop’s Group Loop feature. This will allow us to create dedicated mentoring groups aligned with specific certification programs, providing a continuous community for employees who have completed their training. This initiative will ensure that mentoring remains a constant and evolving part of professional development at Informa, offering ongoing support and collaboration opportunities long after initial goals have been achieved.

Through our ongoing commitment to mentoring, Informa is creating a workplace culture where growth, connection, and continuous learning are prioritized for everyone.