10 ways to structure your mentoring program

This guide provides a summary of the 10 different types of mentorship programs for employees. This will help you plan a program that drives impact.

What will you learn?

In this ebook, we’ll explore the 10 different ways to structure your mentoring program. The way you plan your mentoring program and who’s involved will depend on your goals. For example, if you want to provide advancement opportunities to underrepresented employees, then a diversity-focused mentoring program would be best. Alternatively, if you want to quickly ramp up new hires, an onboarding buddy system is a relevant way to structure your mentoring program.

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One of the best ways to cultivate more productive employees is by offering mentoring opportunities. Gartner’s research shows that employees who receive support from leaders work 21% harder than their colleagues.”

What you'll find inside

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Supporting employees from underrepresented groups: Diversity and inclusion mentorship programs help employees from underrepresented backgrounds access career guidance and support they might not otherwise have access to.

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Training new managers: Many new leaders struggle with transitioning into their first formal leadership position. A mentor can be crucial to a successful transition.

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Emphasize culture and community in remote workplaces: Remote mentoring programs are becoming a viable way to keep teams connected and growing.

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Preparing high-potential talent for future leadership positions: HR leaders should engage high-potential employees in the organization to increase retention.

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Setting up new hires for success with a buddy program: It’s no longer acceptable to onboard new employees simply by introducing them to the team, outlining their responsibilities, and sending them off to the races.

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Supporting workplace well-being: Employee wellness is a prerequisite for high levels of engagement and productivity as well as low levels of absenteeism and turnover.

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Aiding learning and development programs: Organizations are beginning to recognize the value of getting employees to learn together.

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Enabling cross-department collaboration: Cross-department collaboration is challenging when each team is siloed off from others. Mentorship programs can ensure everyone in your organization has the opportunity to connect and learn from others.

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Increasing employee engagement: A successful mentoring program can do wonders for employee engagement.