A summary evaluation of the outcomes the mentoring program produces for mentors, partners, and the organization is in place. There is a no-fault process for either party to seek out an alternative mentoring partner. Guidelines and policies are in place to handle differences in gender, ethnicity, learning styles, and personalities that could be detrimental to a mentoring relationship. In managing the mentoring program, collaboration with labor unions or other employee representatives is included. Yes No 20.
Partners can request that a retired person or external paid person be their mentor.
To maintain continuity, those who are likely to stay with the organization are sought out for the mentor pool. Yes No 24. Company policies are in place to support the mentoring program. E.g., tuition reimbursement, overtime pay, job sharing, succession planning, in-house training and developmental opportunities, leaves of absences, etc. A d iscussion about the mentoring program is part of the exit interview process.