After five decades of mentoring relationship research, the evidence is irrefutable: people who have strong mentors accrue a host of professional benefits, including more rapid advancement, higher salaries, greater organizational commitment, stronger identity, and higher satisfaction with both job and career.

What makes a mentoring program effective?

A formal mentoring program is a structured, often one-to-one relationship in a work, organization or academic setting. A well-functioning mentoring program requires strategic planning and organization to connect people, increase knowledge and build skills for future goals and milestones.

Are mentorship programs successful?

According to research from mentoring software firm MentorcliQ, 90 percent of workers participating in a mentoring program said it helped them develop a positive relationship with another individual in the company; 89 percent said it allowed them to contribute to the success of their company; and 94 percent believe that ...