No one disputes the value-add of a mentorship program, but these types of programs often get deprioritized amidst pressing day-to-day business imperatives.
Yet, mentorship is just as important to the leaders mentoring as it is to those being mentored — and to company culture as a whole.
To that first point, being a mentor gives people an opportunity to practice leadership skills. And to the second, it gives new people an opportunity to witness company culture in action.
Mentorship becomes even more important to culture in a hybrid or remote environment, where entry level workers and new hires often feel abandoned and lost. The ability to check in with a more senior mentor on a ritual basis creates a container for them to ask questions and learn more about expectations.
As a recruiter for the past 25+ years, I’ve often witnessed how mentored employees thrive and flourish in their roles. And I’ve also seen how leaders shine when given a chance to mentor a younger or newer employee.
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