HR professionals know that mentoring programs that pair an experienced colleague with a new employee can benefit a company by creating bonds, fostering knowledge sharing, and building confidence. Similarly, mentoring programs that pair adults with adolescents create a unique supportive relationship that allows the mentor to offer guidance gained through years of experience. January is National Mentoring Month, which makes this an opportune time to discuss how allowing employees time to go out into your community to do service work, including mentoring, can benefit your organization.
In the video below, Dr. Susan G. Weinberger, President of the Mentor Consulting Group, explains what National Mentoring Month is all about, including events and activities, how employers can participate, and the benefits for an organization that provides employee-mentors.