Using surveys and other company data — such as administrative costs, productivity and lower recruitment and onboarding costs — employers can get a clear picture of the total ROI of their mentoring programs, says Shawn Mintz of MentorCity
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Effectively measuring the return on investment (ROI) of a mentoring program depends on the type of mentorship being offered and why it is being offered.