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What 8 Experts Want You to Know About Mentoring:
We reached out to some of our esteemed colleagues in the field, and are delighted to share these expert insights from 8 thought leaders we respect in the mentoring community. Whether you want to foster a culture of mentorship in your company or become a mentor yourself, don’t miss this chance to learn from some of the best in the business.
Twomentor Q1: Why does mentoring need to be ‘top of mind’ for corporations in 2018?
“Corporations that are not prioritizing mentoring for 2018 are at risk of falling behind in today’s battle for top talent. Boomers are exiting the workforce in droves and the incoming generation is more diverse than ever before, and this diversified, modern workforce is craving mentoring and making it known through employment surveys, exit interviews and hallway chatter.”
–Seena Mortazavi, CEO, Chronus
“Mentoring changes talent results. Mentoring results in more talent wanting to join YOUR corporation, school or organization. This is true for recruiting and retention. We salute the data that show women with mentors and sponsors have 4 times the likelihood to succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) jobs. Not only are talent results impacted but so too is the passion for specific jobs, and the opportunity to grow and come close to pay equity in all STEM jobs– especially tech.”
Edie Fraser, Chairman and Founder, STEMconnector® and Million Women Mentors
“Mentoring is one of the best ways to upskill top performers, and those with top performing potential, while ensuring you retain your current leadership.”
–Janice Omadeke, CEO, The Mentor Method
“Millennials are already the largest population of US workforce and in 2018, a greater percentage of them will move into leadership roles replacing the baby boomers. Companies should therefore invest in peer-to-peer learning and mentoring as a smart and cost-effective way to accelerate technical and leadership skills of millennials, by tapping into the wisdom of domain experts and senior executives already available within the organization.”
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