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JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR BABY BOOMERS AND SENIORS |
| 11.28.2006 |
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There are many older workers who wish to ease out of work and who are looking for something new that is worthwhile. These individuals, because of their years of experience, have a lot to offer younger individuals. Through mentoring, older workers and retirees are able to pass on their skills, knowledge and expertise to younger individuals.
In cultures throughout the world, the concept of respecting one's elders has played an integral role in the shaping of their societies. For Asian cultures, respecting and revering ancestors and elders is a particularly dominant theme, owing to the philosophy of Confucius (551-479BC), the Chinese philosopher and teacher who developed this ethical code. However, this was also a reciprocal relationship, where the elder saw to the well-being of those to whom he was responsible.
Reverence for someone older or more senior is a value that flourishes in Hawaii’s culture. Whether the relationship is parent-child, elder sibling-younger sibling, teacher-student, or manager-employee, we have been taught to respect those who have more experience and knowledge than ourselves. This relationship is in effect a mentor-protégé relationship, as the protégé looked to a mentor for support, guidance, protection, coaching, and the sharing of their experience and knowledge.
While mentoring is by no means a new concept, it is relatively new in business. Informal mentoring continues to be very prevalent in the business world, and more and more companies are experiencing the measurable benefits of formal mentoring programs.
If you know someone who has a wealth of skills, experience and knowledge to share, the desire to give back to a younger generation, the opportunity to learn new skills, and the time to do so, INGAGE is searching for potential mentors.
Mentors determine their own time commitment to their protégés, manage their schedules, and decide how many protégés to mentor and the number of hours they dedicate to mentoring. In addition to being paid for their time, INGAGE offers rewards to their mentors through their Lifestyle and Wellness Benefits Program.
If you would like more information about becoming a mentor, please contact Amy Matsushima at (808) 772-0465 or visit us online at www.ingagementors.com.
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