The Value Of Workplace Mentors

Firstly, what is a mentor? A mentor is somebody who uses their expertise, experience and knowledge in a role to guide, support and develop a more junior, less-experienced employee, the mentee.

There are many benefits to implementing a mentoring program in the workplace, not only to the employee but to the employer too. These programs should never be considered a waste of time as they can boost the productivity of both the mentee and mentor which ultimately contributes to overall organisational success.

Here, we offer just a few benefits that any organisation should consider when setting up a mentoring program.

For the mentee

1.   Better development and education in their role.
2.   Increases levels of productivity and employee engagement.
3.   Generates higher levels of job satisfaction.
4.   Improves interpersonal relationship skills.
5.   Builds self-confidence.
6.   Creates a better understanding of organisational culture and unspoken rules.
7.   Provides clearer paths and control in career progression.

For the mentor

1.   Produces a sense of being able to ‘give-back’.
2.   Increases levels of productivity and employee engagement.
3.   Generates higher levels of job satisfaction.
4.   Sharing job-specific knowledge and skills increases the sense of self-worth.
5.   Allows an insight into other areas / departments.
6.   Helps to re-energise career progression.
7.   Receive recognition as an expert and leader.

For the organisation

1.   Shows investment and value in its people.
2.   Increases levels of productivity and employee engagement.
3.   Generates more loyal employees increasing staff retention.
4.   Enhances leadership and coaching skills.
5.   Creates a more positive working environment with better employee morale.
6.   Promotes a sense of co-operation, collaboration and cohesive working.
7.   Develops personal and professional growth amongst employees.

In summary, creating and implementing a workplace mentoring program benefits, in many ways, the mentee, mentor and wider organisation. So why not spearhead and make the effort to get a mentoring program underway in your organisation.

The Survey Initiative is an award winning organisation with over 18 years expert experience in the field of employee research. We are passionate about what we do. If you would like more information about how we can help your organisation with employee engagement or any other employee research aspect, pick up the phone or contact us online.