Retaining & Developing New Hires - Why Mentoring Programs Have Positive Results Retention affects the bottom line not only by reducing costs but also by building an effective workforce.  Companies often invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in recruiting talent but then stop there and miss the opportunity to get the best return on their hiring investment.   Some companies invest in a “buddy” system, which is a good investment but is short term (2-3 months) and addresses only the issues of adjusting to the company.  Mentoring, however, is more strategic and aims to: Demonstrate to new employees the company’s investment in their future with the organization Create a more effective contributor to the company’s overall goals Engender a sense of loyalty in employees If your retention efforts aren’t working, consider adding a professional mentoring program for your new hires.  Call us at 617-789-4622 (right outside of Boston) or  e-mail us today.