Global Workplace Mentoring Program

A global science-based company with 30,000 team members across the globe identified a need to support career building and promotion readiness for new roles. Rising stars from across the enterprise wanted to share knowledge and gain context on the different approaches utilized by their colleagues. The company wanted to focus on developing mentee capabilities and harnessing the experience of its mentor pool.

The Challenge

Pollinate Approach:

Program participants were recruited on a global scale for both mentee and mentor roles.
A virtual mentoring program was designed to include a mentoring toolkit, communications plan, and evaluation metrics.
A unique mentoring program intake and matching algorithm was designed with a focus on matching based on language, c-level difference, capabilities, functional knowledge, and geography.
Employees were matched with mentors for the purpose of professional development and developing particular capabilities.
The program has been in progress for 9 years and continues to evolve each year as the needs of the company change.

Highlights

Program has been running for 10 years

Total of 4,608 participants

90% of participants met all or some goals

97% net promoter score for the last 3 years

Results

Virtual mentoring supported unique employee needs while helping the organization navigate challenges related to their global nature and continuous growth.
Over 90% of mentees were matched with their top capability preference.
The program has grown from 10 pairs in 2012 to over 600 pairs in 2021.
Provided the organization with the opportunity to interact with key populations including high performers, future managers, and under-represented groups.
Participants continue to rate their program experience highly with an average net promoter score of 90%.

Client Testimonials

“I had a great experience with this program, and I am so thankful that I chose to sign up. It has been an extremely helpful experience in many ways. My mentor and I are going to continue to talk, which I am thrilled about. I highly encourage others to sign up for it when they have the chance.” (2012)

“I think the Mentoring Program is a wonderful tool. I hope that the program continues to grow and that others will take advantage of the program. Hopefully I will be able to stay connected with my mentor to continue to learn and grow in my career.” (2014)

“My mentor had intimate knowledge of my business unit, the people I needed to influence, and insight into potential opportunities I could take advantage of. This knowledge allowed me to benefit significantly from the advice and insight of my mentor.” (2015)

“Thank you all again for this program. I was really thrilled with the mentoring that I received as my mentor was uniquely positioned to help me through some internal changes. He was a great sounding board and someone that I am very glad to have met. Thanks and great job!” (2016)

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