Mentoring is a learning relationship, generally focused on long term career development. A more experienced person (mentor) shares knowledge, experience, and wisdom with another individual (mentee).

Benefits of mentoring

• Develops a diverse, high-performing workforce
• Builds and reinforces a culture of learning
• Strengthens retention and succession planning efforts
• Empowers employees to manage their development
• Increases self-confidence
• Improves organizational communication
• Reaffirms value of building effective relationships
• Preserves corporate knowledge

Finding a mentor

As a mentee, it is recommended that you seek a mentor that best supports your goals. NIH is currently looking into options to help mentor matching within our organization.

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