Absorb Software, a global provider of AI-driven learning platforms, has launched The Mentorship Guild, a worldwide community designed to help Human Resources (HR) and Learning & Development (L&D) professionals advance skills, exchange expertise, and foster meaningful professional connections. Positioned as the first initiative of its kind, the Guild emphasizes structured mentorship and peer learning at scale—placing human connection at the center of workplace development.
Findings from Absorb’s 2025 State of Upskilling Report highlight that coaching and mentorship are among the most effective methods for building role-specific skills, yet more than 40% of organizations lack such people-focused programs. The Mentorship Guild aims to fill this gap, offering quarterly explorations of key workplace trends supported by curated resources, reflection prompts, and guided mentor conversations.
“As AI rapidly reshapes the way we work and learn, HR and L&D leaders have a critical opportunity and responsibility to be the change agents who empower their people to thrive,” said Cheryl Yuran, CHRO at Absorb Software. “The Mentorship Guild is intentionally designed to deliver authentic one-to-one mentorship and reverse mentoring at scale. By fostering meaningful connections and removing the manual overhead of running in-house programs, it offers a practical, technology-enabled path to unlock the true impact of HR and L&D in one of the most pivotal moments of workforce transformation.”
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Since its launch, the community has attracted more than 330 members with a 95% satisfaction score. Key features include flexible mentorship options—from formal pairings to casual coffee chats—quarterly themes on workplace trends, live events, and access to exclusive research and skill-building resources. The Guild is free for HR and L&D professionals at all career stages.
Powered by Together, Absorb’s mentorship technology embedded in its Learning Management System, the platform integrates AI insights with human-centered learning. This combination supports Absorb’s broader vision of evolving beyond a traditional LMS into a Strategic Learning System—one that strengthens organizational learning while keeping human connection at its core.
