Mentoring programs at work (part 2)

A mentoring program can have significant benefits for your organization.

This is the second HRAskeMe nugget on the subject of mentoring. In this nugget we outline how the benefits of a structured mentoring program can outweigh those of a more informal process.

A formal mentoring program will have…

• Clearly defined objectives and responsibilities.
• A coordinated plan for organizational support and infrastructure.
• A formal program will have a design that makes it accessible to all employees.
• A plan to measure the benefits for both the organization and individual participants.

An informal mentoring program may have…

• An adhoc self-directed selection and matching process.
• A high degree of compatibility between mentor and protegé pairs.
• Lower costs and resourcing requirements.

Here's a link to our first nugget on mentoring: http://www.hraskme.com/mentoring-programs-at-work/

A future nugget will look at the different roles of mentor and supervisor in the development of an employee.

Would you like to assess the readiness of your organization for a mentoring program? E-mail me at HRAskMe.mgb@gmail.com