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Formal Mentorship Programs
We know that information mentorships often emerge between individuals who look similar to one another (i.e., women engage with women and men engage with men). When leadership teams are homogenous, this can have a negative impact on the diversity of the leadership pipeline. Formal mentorship programs are a way to counteract this internal, implicit bias and ensure that a diverse set of employees have access to the same mentorship opportunities. Still, it can be difficult to create an engaging mentorship program that benefits both mentors and mentees. The following articles can help you both create and manage a strong mentorship program and promote the benefits for all involved:
How to Build a Mentorship Program Employees Will Love