Suggestions For Larger Businesses

• Pair new employees with mentors from upper-level leadership and management.

• Require regular monthly meetings between mentors and mentees.

• Encourage mentors to act as career coaches, providing advice and facilitating networking.

• Ensure managerial mentors offer continuous feedback.

Benefits of Mentorship? 

• Fosters emotional attachment to work.

• Provides networking opportunities with leadership.

• Offers advocates who vouch for employees' work (even when the employee is not in the room).

• Facilitates connections to colleagues and projects.

• Opens doors to advancement and growth opportunities.

• Provides a reliable source of ongoing advice. 

• • • • Create groups of employees sharing common characteristics, traits, or interests.

      • Encourage open discussions on shared identity and provide emotional support and resources.  (Historically, affinity groups were centered on race or gender, but these groups are increasingly being created for those sharing other characteristics, such as age, veteran status, or sexual identity.)

Benefits of Affinity Groups?

• Cultivates a sense of unity and belonging. ( Lambertz-Berndt 3)

• Provides a safe space to share workplace challenges.

• Celebrates cultural holidays and significant events.

• Acts as a support system for members.