Mentoring programs have grown far beyond pairing an entry-level employee with a seasoned employee to help the former’s career development. Mentoring has become integrated into organizations’ strategic goals and measured for ROI.
Women and ethnic minorities benefit substantially from mentoring programs, according to studies. In a Heidrick & Struggles survey, 30% of women and 32% of ethnic minorities found mentoring extremely important to their careers, compared to 23% of men.
