Benefits of Having a Mentor

Benefits of Having a MentorBenefits of Having a Mentor*/Read the infographic text.BENEFITS OF HAVING A MENTOR86% of CFOs say its important to have a mentor for career development 42% Very important44% Somewhat important8% notlage too important5% Not at all important But only 26% of workers have mentorsWHO HAS A MENTOR?Men 33%Women 18%Age 18-34 years 41%35-54 years 17%55+ years 15%Top benefits of having a mentor, according to CFOs48% Learn firsthand from someone in a role you aspire to20% Learn the unwritten rules of the company or industry11% Have a neutral sounding board for your ideas9% Get help navigating office politics8% Get introductions to new contacts4% No benefits/dont knowSource Accountemps surveys of more than 2,200 CFOs and 1,000 workers in the United StatesResponses may not total 100 percent due to rounding. 2016 Accountemps. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.