Let me throw a few stats your way to illustrate this point. According to a study out of Olivet Nazarene University, 80% of employees who receive mentorship support say that it positively impacts their job satisfaction. That's right, 80%! And it's not just about job satisfaction either. Employees who have a mentor are 27% more likely to stay with their company than those who don't, according to LinkedIn. And if that wasn't impressive enough, employees who are mentored by a senior leader are 34% more likely to stick around. That's some serious retention power, folks.
But how do we ensure that our mentorship program is delivering these kinds of results? That's where surveying comes in. By surveying our caregivers, we can get valuable feedback on the program's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. For example, we can ask caregivers about their communication with their mentor, their level of support, and the relevance of the training they're receiving.
But it's not just about identifying areas for improvement. Surveying can also help us celebrate our successes and recognize our caregivers' achievements. By asking caregivers about their experiences with the program, we can shine a spotlight on the positive impact they're having on patients' lives and show them how much we appreciate their hard work.
Now, I know some of you may be thinking, "But Allan, can't we just rely on other data sources like our agency management system and patient data to track our caregivers' progress?" And sure, those are important data sources too. But here's the thing: surveying is uniquely valuable because it gives us direct feedback from the caregivers themselves.
Surveying allows us to capture their insights, their perspectives, and their needs in a way that no other data source can. And when we combine that feedback with data from our other sources, we get a complete picture of our caregivers' performance and the impact of our mentorship program.
In conclusion, folks, if you want to run a successful Nevvon Legacy of Care mentorship program, surveying is an absolute must. It's the key to unlocking valuable insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for improvement. So let's get out there and start surveying!
