One in five employees who don't have access to mentoring would welcome the opportunity, according to research by Penna.
Almost nine in ten small employers acknowledge the benefits mentoring could add to their business although few utilise it, according to a survey by software provider Sage.
Professional services firm PwC has received almost 400 applications for its female partner shadowing scheme whereby undergraduates join the firm for a week this summer.
Dell has launched a scheme for female employees to coach their male colleagues as part of a gender and diversity programme.
<b>Mentoring is a very unselfish occupation, says Chris Bones, but dont give in to the temptation to run someones life for them</b>
