Together Software from Absorb

Stop by and say hi if you're at #ATD26! We're in booth 1109.

82% of managers have no formal leadership training.* That’s a lot of people suddenly responsible for coaching teams, resolving conflicts, and setting direction with little to no preparation.   So how do you support new managers?    Leadership skills aren’t learned in a classroom. They’re learned in the real, potentially messy, moments managers face every day. Instead of abstract theory, new managers get guidance from experienced leaders who’ve navigated similar challenges.   Mentoring turns leadership training into something that’s: - Practical and grounded in real leadership situations - Personal and tailored to the new manager’s specific challenges and strengths - Continuous; not a one-and-done training event Great managers rarely happen by accident, but they can absolutely be developed intentionally. Mentorship gives new managers something they rarely get otherwise: a trusted guide who can help them take on the realities of leadership. *Source: https://lnkd.in/eMRFrKcm

Onboarding is a tricky thing to get right. Most programs nail the logistics like systems, policies, and forms. But, let's be real here, new hires probably aren't leaving because of paperwork. They leave when they feel unsupported or lost in their new role. Your new hires need a guide to help them navigate the nuances of your company. That's where a buddy program comes in. A buddy program is a key way to incorporate mentorship into your onboarding. It lowers early attrition, increases engagement, and speeds up time-to-productivity. In other words, your new hires will be blazing trails in no time—instead of endlessly wandering through the wilderness. #LearningAndDevelopment #Onboarding #OnboardingIdeas #BuddyProgram

Does creating a high-impact, scalable mentoring program sometimes feel like herding cats? That's where engineering and construction firm CDM Smith started, too. At first, their program was limited to one business unit and was coordinated manually. It worked for a little while, but they quickly outgrew it, experiencing: ❌ Limited reach and uneven access ❌ Mentor matching that relied on luck and manual effort ❌ No clear visibility into what was working (or what was not) By switching to mentorship software, they saw: ✅ Increased mentorship participation across the company ✅ 5% higher employee retention rates and $3.2 million in talent acquisition cost savings ✅ Performance gains fueled by networking and professional development (34% of mentees received promotions!) Now, CDM Smith herds fewer cats, and enables more mentorship moments. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gQV3ZaEA #Mentorship #MentorshipPrograms #LearningAndDevelopment

 Last month, we released our annual Enterprise L&D Trends and Predictions report, covering everything you need to know about the world of learning in 2026. Missed it? Check out this great recap from Absorb Software ! 💡 https://lnkd.in/gvTe3rHX The 2026 L&D landscape is shifting — from a focus on content delivery to building true capability across organizations. Strategic thinking now ranks as the # 1 skill priority for enterprise L&D leaders, with mentorship and social learning emerging as key levers for scaling human-centered development. #LearningAndDevelopment #LD2026 #StrategicThinking #Mentorship #WorkplaceLearning #TogetherSoftware

Mentorship has the power to transform careers, guide development, and enable the kind of knowledge sharing that sticks. Hear from mentors and mentees at CDM Smith (a Together customer and Absorbies 2025 winner!) as they share what mentorship means to them ✨ CDM Smith has unlocked the magic of mentorship at scale, facilitating 1,600+ total matches across nearly all 120+ global offices. Now THAT'S impact 💥

Happy holidays from all of us at Together! ✨ To celebrate the season, our Customer Success team put together a little something special: the Together Holiday Cookbook! https://lnkd.in/ghkMQ4W4 It's filled with our team's favorite festive recipes—the ones we break out when we need something warm, cozy, and last-minute-Christmas-dinner approved. Our customers have already been taste-testing these recipes, and we wanted to share them with you, too. Whether you're hosting, traveling, or simply taking some well-deserved rest, we hope these recipes bring a bit of joy to your holiday table. - The Together Team

Our gift to you this holiday season—the Enterprise L&D in 2026: Trends and Predictions report is now live! Craft your 2026 Learning & Development plan with confidence. Discover how your peers are getting AI ready, closing skill gaps, and scaling social learning. Download your copy of the report now: https://lnkd.in/gxcDDtPc #LearningAndDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopmentTrends #SocialLearning  

Does your holiday wish list include L&D trends and insights from your peers, all wrapped up in a report designed to help you craft your 2026 strategy with confidence? 🎁 Well, we've got good news for you... 👀

Aaaand that's a wrap at #DevLearn2025! Thanks to everyone who dropped by the Absorb Software + Together booth and chatted with us about the power of human connection in learning. 👋 👋 👋 #DevLearn #MentorshipSoftware #SocialLearning