Mentoring
In order to ensure the (1)............... of new hires, many companies have implemented a mentor program. This is a formal way to provide new hires with the guidance they need to (2)............... the responsibilities of their new position. With a mentor in place, the new hire knows exactly who to go to when confused about policies and procedures. In addition, many mentors conduct regular meetings with the people they are responsible for. This way they can make sure that no serious problems arise. A mentor does not necessarily replace formal (3)............... programs. In fact, they often go hand in hand. New hires may need a lot of support initially. Mentors are a good way to provide this.