Here’s an interesting factoid to chew on: According to a recent survey conducted by the Corporate Executive Board, 25 percent of companies in the United States run peer-mentoring programs — a dramatic upward leap from just 5 percent before the 2007 recession hit.Is your organization among the other 75 percent? If so, it’s missing out on one of the most effective ways — and least expensive methods — to increase employee engagement and satisfaction, reduce turnover and accelerate the leadership-readiness of high-potential employees. Moreover, a good mentoring program serves as an effective, must-have recruiting tool, says Horace McCormick, the program
