1. How are mentees and mentors chosen for the program? Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

• Both the mentor and the mentees must complete a mentoring form or the mentee form listed below. The SHRM Mentoring Program committee will coordinate mentors and mentees on several factors to ensure a good match between both parties.

2. Will there be detailed instruction and/or guidance to assist the mentor and mentee in developing the relationship?

• Both the mentee and mentors will be required to meet with a member of the mentoring committee. She will help to facilitate the mentoring relationship. Also, please check out the attached mentoring toolkit. The toolkit and the forms on the website will serve as a guide in developing the relationship. All MENTEES should fill out the questionnaire before contacting their mentors.

3. Is there a monetary obligation on the part of either the mentor or mentee?

• No monetary obligations are necessary unless either the mentor or the mentees decide to make such arrangements (i.e. lunch meeting, reference materials, etc.)

4. What is the commitment involved in terms of time and program duration?

• It is recommended that a year long commitment is made with the frequency of interaction between the mentor and the mentee to be agreed upon in accordance with the availability of both the mentor and the mentee. However, the best time for both parties should be decided on together.
• Interactions can further occur in person, via email or over the telephone. Please check out the workshop minutes for best practices and ideas for connecting with each other.
• SHRM will provide opportunities for the mentors and mentees to get together at meetings.

5. How do I as a mentor ensure confidentiality if the mentee is exposed to my work environment?

• The mentor must use his or her professional judgment in determining what to expose his/her mentee to in order to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. The mentor may want to limit interactions with the mentee outside his or her work environment. The mentor is further advised to create or have the mentee sign your organization/companies confidentiality agreement.

Mentor Programming Lead
Gloria Sinclair Miller, SPHR
Associate Director, Human Resources
Bristol-Myers Squib

Mentor Committee
Tiffany Sanford-Adams
Presby's Inspired Life - Rydel Park

Joanna Vazquez
Children’s Crisis Treatment Center

Fred Lutkefedder
Exacta Business Advisors

Rebecca Bottorff
Venture Savvy Consulting Group

Bob Thorsen
Re/Max - Thorsen Group

Bryan Barts
Philadelphia University

Mylena Sutton