As employers grapple with today’s highly competitive talent marketplace, mentoring has risen to the top of the list of effective tools to leverage in both onboarding and learning and development, according to the University of Phoenix’s 2023 Career Optimism Index.
A mentor, whether formally assigned or informally chosen, can play a crucial role in an individual’s career, equipping them with the skills, guidance and networking they need to excel in their professional journey, says Dr. John Woods, the chief academic officer and provost at the University of Phoenix.
