Workplace Mentors: How important are they?

A mentor can be a great tool in the workplace. Do you have a workplace mentor?
Someone who can explain things to you and help you set workplace goals is considered an ideal mentor. In the best type of mentoring relationships a mentor remains neutral and never takes sides but rather supports your ideals and promotes your professional growth.
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Getting qualified, talented employees is half the battle---keeping them interested and engaged can very well be the other half. Some companies choose to invest their resources in hiring Organizational Development Consulting firms. If you are not in the financial place to do so, you may find that you can use mentoring to build a fully engaged and committed staff.

Contact DVA Leadership & Development Training to learn more.

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