- There are many benefits for the mentee, the mentor, and for organizations that encourage mentorship.
- For the mentee, mentorship helps instill confidence as they develop new skills and gain experience, while growing their network and gaining institutional knowledge.
- Mentors use and develop new skills as they demonstrate leadership, while growing their own networks. Mentors often report finding their jobs more fulfilling or satisfying as they contribute to the professional growth of new colleagues.
- For organizations, mentorship helps develop leaders, by providing opportunities for employees to become mentors, while transferring and maintaining institutional knowledge to new employees. Mentorship can also contribute to inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environments.