The State of Coaching and Mentoring 2023 Prepare today’s workforce for future challenges
Exclusive Study By The HR Research Institute
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oaching and mentoring continue to be essential components of most workforce development strategies. Done well, they
have a demonstrable impact at both the individual and organizational levels. And our own past two annual research studies on these topics (The
State of Coaching and Mentoring 2021 and 2022) showed considerable differences in both individual and organizational performance between those organizations that had highly effective coaching and mentorship programs versus those that did not. Looking into the near future, the importance of coaching and mentoring will likely only increase in importance, in part due to a changing looming priority: the need for massive upskilling and
Key Findings ●● The importance and usage of coaching and mentoring are on the rise. ●● There are several factors driving coaching/ mentoring programs. ●● Despite the importance of coaching and mentoring, less than a third say coaching and/or mentoring in their organization is very effective. ●● Coaching and mentoring face barriers to improving their effectiveness. ●● More organizations are turning to technology to enhance their coaching/mentoring programs. ●● Companies with more effective coaches/ mentors do things differently.
reskilling. In this report, we take a deeper look at the factors and practices that fuel or hinder effective coaching.
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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY RESEARCH