{"id":1494,"date":"2015-04-09T05:00:21","date_gmt":"2015-04-09T10:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bullseyerecruiting.net\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2023-10-05T11:52:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T17:52:07","slug":"how-to-build-a-successful-mentoring-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bullseyerecruiting.net\/how-to-build-a-successful-mentoring-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Successful Mentoring Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Talented employees are hard to find and even harder to keep. But being known for career development can set your company apart and give it a competitive edge. That\u2019s why 76 percent of Fortune <\/em>magazine\u2019s top 25 companies provide mentoring to their employees.<\/p>\n

These companies know that mentoring is a win-win situation. Mentoring programs help companies to develop the skills and talents of their workers and identify and grow employees who display leadership potential, leading to a more productive workforce. Mentoring programs can also help employees to become more confident in their abilities and more engaged at work.<\/p>\n

The millennial generation, in particular, expresses a preference for employee mentoring. \u00a0Research reveals that 66 percent of millennials want an employee mentor, 80 percent desire regular feedback from their boss and 89 percent think it is important to experience continuous on-the-job learning. And since millennials will make up 46 percent of the workforce by 2020, it\u2019s in the best interest of companies to make mentoring an organizational priority.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, many managers don\u2019t know how to mentor employees or provide effective career development<\/a>. However, fostering professional development among employees is not as complicated as it might seem, especially when resources are available to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n

There are several types of mentoring programs to choose from, some of which can be combined. \u00a0For example:<\/p>\n