EMPLOYER MENTOR GUIDANCE
Your organisation will be required to nominate a mentor for your apprentice. This may be you, or it may be someone in your team who you feel would be a positive mentor and guide for your new recruit. It will be someone who is experienced in their role and has the knowledge to be able to assist the new apprentice to become fully integrated into your organisation. The mentor will help the new employee quickly absorb the businesses cultural and social norms. They can serve as a sounding board as the new apprentice is inducted into the company and will help them quickly come up to speed to become a valuable contributor in your organisation. The mentor can help the new employee grow in their current position and become ready for new jobs and career opportunities.
MENTORING EMPLOYEES
Build an authentic connection Greet employees warmly and personally. Remember that the person with the most power and authority is responsible for making others feel comfortable, so always be kind and warm with your employees. Ask open-ended questions such as, “How is it going?” or “How was your weekend?” so that the conversation can begin with a more casual and natural tone. If the apprentice makes a particularly sensitive or important point, show and indicate interest. Humility and humour under the right circumstance are useful qualities to lay the ground for authentic connections.
THE THREE Cs OF MENTORSHIP
• Connection: nurtured through shared experiences, genuine interest, and mutual respect • Communication: open and honest dialogue - sharing your insights, experiences, and even past mistakes • Collaboration: combining your strengths and perspectives to achieve the apprentice's goals
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