Effects of Mentoring on Perceived Career Development, Retention, and Advancement in Organizations

Abstract

The purpose of this proposed study will be to act on the future studies recommendation by Joiner, Bartram, and Garreffa (2004) to investigate the influence of mentoring on key organizational variables. The findings of this proposed study may produce strategies to address the gaps in the literature specifically related to formal mentoring, perceived career growth, and advancement in organizations. The findings may be significant to organizational managers, leaders, and policy makers as organizations continue to streamline talent management systems in an effort to maximize return on investment and effectively create a competitive advantage through human resources while reducing turnover costs and increasing the bottom line. Leaders must consider research findings that will assist them in working with multiple generations in the workforce.

Keywords: mentoring, career development, retention, talent management, human resources management, human resources development, succession planning