Employers need the right tech for mentoring programs to be successful

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Mentoring programs in the workplace are on the rise, but tasks like matching people and measuring outcomes can be challenging. Technology can help lighten the administrative load and lead to better overall outcomes.

Research from software firm MentorcliQ found that 98% of Fortune 500 companies now offer mentoring programs, up from 84% in 2022. The payoffs are clear. Fortune 500 companies with mentoring programs showed two times the median profits of those without one, according to MentorsliQ, and a study by employee onboarding firm Enboarder found that 94% of employees are more productive when they feel connected to their coworkers. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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