The Organizational Network Fieldbook: Best Practices, Techniques, and Exercises to Drive Organizational Innovation and Performance
by Rob Cross, Jean Singer, Sally Colella, Robert J. Thomas, Yaarit Silverstone
21.1. The Basic Challenges
We developed the Mentor Marketplace after noting several challenges:
Retaining employees. In December 2007, MWH recognized a need to reduce the number of employees voluntarily leaving the company. Many departing employees cited lack of career development and/or poor relationships with their supervisor as primary reasons for leaving.
Maintaining high levels of employee motivation. Around the same time, MWH learned about some research presented by the Corporate Leadership Council (CLC) citing the importance of a sense of engagement in employees' desire to stay with the company and improve their performance. Entering into a mentoring relationship can foster that engagement, provide career satisfaction, and help employees ...
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