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One of the most effective methods of keeping valued technology staff, promoting advancement opportunities and ensuring a steady influx of talent is mentoring. Here are the basics for establishing a mentoring program in your organization.
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One of the most effective methods of keeping valued technology staff, promoting advancement opportunities and ensuring a steady influx of talent is establishing a mentoring program. In fact, in a survey commissioned by Robert Half Technology, 43 percent of executives said mentoring programs are being used to identify and prepare IT staff members for future managerial roles.
Through mentoring, experienced IT employees provide guidance to junior-level and newer staff members on the subtleties of office protocol, preferred work methods and interpersonal skills. While mentoring relationships can be formed outside of the workplace, more substantial benefits may be realized by creating an internal program.
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The Benefits
Mentoring helps new staff members become acclimated to office operations quickly and efficiently. Additional benefits include:
- Those who have mentors learn preferred procedures and can better implement the department's best practices.
- A mentoring program builds dedication and loyalty among recent hires who appreciate the company's commitment to their professional development.
- Mentors gain a sense of pride and ownership in contributing to the firm's future. Most will consider it an honor to have their expertise acknowledged and to play such an important role for their colleagues.
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