Mentoring at work: a talent development tool for Gen Y and Gen Z
Development and Learning in Organizations
ISSN: 1477-7282
Article publication date: 29 August 2023
Issue publication date: 12 January 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of the article is to explore how mentoring can act as a strategy for developing talent of the emerging young workforce, which predominantly comprises Gen Y and Gen Z.
Design/methodology/approach
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Findings
To gain a competitive edge, firms must adapt to modern ways of Talent Development that foster a passion for work among new hires. Modern ways of mentoring such as Reverse Mentoring, Group Mentoring, Distance Mentoring or Anonymous Mentoring, Flash Mentoring or Speed Mentoring, Peer Mentoring can enable employers to be proactive in managing talent and foster better intergenerational relationships at the workplace.
Practical implications
As Gen Y and Gen Z are redefining workplace norms, it is crucial for HR partitioners to find out new ways to align the entire HR function with the needs of these tech-savvy generations and ensure they can perform to their potential. This study sheds light on various Mentoring methods, which managers can use to transform conventional approaches to Talent Development.
Originality/value
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Acknowledgements
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Citation
Saxena, A. (2024), "Mentoring at work: a talent development tool for Gen Y and Gen Z", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 38 No. 1, pp. 23-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-03-2023-0079
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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