225: 11 Steps for Launching Your Corporate Mentoring Program and Keeping Your Millennials

Julie Kantor, President & CEO, Twomentor
June 6, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm  •  Cascade Room

If you want to drive retention at your company, it's time to start mentoring. Mentoring has a big ROI for companies, in terms of aligning cultures, keeping millennials, and maximizing the workforce. In a recent survey of millennials, 71% stated that they wanted meaningful connections at work and hope to find a "second family" in their coworkers. Additionally, 75% not only want mentors, but deem it crucial for success. In the same survey, 70% of non-millennials say they are open to reverse mentoring. They acknowledge that 20-somethings have first-hand knowledge of social media and other technical practices and older employees want to learn! This session will provide 11 practical steps you can take to start an effective mentoring program in your organization.