Best Practices for Workplace Mentoring
Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Instructor: Susan Harper
| Begin Time: |
9:00am Pacific Time
10:00am Mountain Time
11:00am Central Time
12:00pm Eastern Time |
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
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Effective workplace mentoring programs drive employee engagement, retention, and leadership development while strengthening organizational culture. Research consistently shows that employees are more loyal, productive, and motivated when organizations invest in structured learning and professional growth opportunities. This online course provides a practical roadmap for designing, implementing, and sustaining successful workplace mentoring programs that deliver measurable results.
Led by Susan Harper, Certified Fraud Examiner and retired IRS Internal Revenue Agent, this course explores best practices for mentoring programs from the perspectives of the organization, the mentor, and the mentee. Participants will learn how to establish SMART goals for mentoring initiatives, anticipate common challenges, and implement proven solutions. The program also covers qualitative and quantitative metrics used to measure engagement, accountability, and outcomes, while highlighting the benefits mentoring delivers to employees, leadership, and the organization as a whole.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals responsible for talent development, employee engagement, and leadership growth within their organizations.
Topics Covered
- Workplace mentoring best practices
- SMART goal setting for mentoring programs
- Roles and expectations of mentors and mentees
- Common mentoring challenges and practical solutions
- Metrics for measuring engagement and program success
- Organizational, leadership, and employee benefits
- Workplace mentoring trends and statistics
Learning Objectives
- Identify best practices for effective workplace mentoring programs at the organizational, mentor, and mentee levels
- Develop SMART goals to support a successful and sustainable mentoring initiative
- Evaluate common workplace mentoring challenges and implement recommended solutions
- Apply qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure mentoring engagement and program effectiveness
- Assess the benefits of mentoring for employee development, leadership growth, and organizational performance
- Analyze current workplace mentoring statistics to support program adoption and improvement
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based
NASBA Field of Study
Business Management & Organization (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
