Most frequently cited benefits
- gaining a broader perspective,
- increased self-awareness and self-insight,
- building new relationships and connections.
Report 2026
Mentoring Experience in Organizations
Download Mentiway’s 2026 report based on 613 surveys from 43 mentoring programs run on the Mentiway platform. See how participants assess mentoring, pair matching, benefits, barriers, and program design.
Poland’s largest study of mentoring participants
613 surveys
43 programs
Data collected from April 2025 to January 2026
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Key numbers
Participants rate mentoring highly
The report turns the experiences of mentors and mentees into practical data for teams that design, run, and improve mentoring programs.
96.53%of participants rate mentoring positively as a development method.
96.72%would implement mentoring more broadly in their organizations.
79NPS for mentoring as a personal development method.
95%+satisfaction with mentor–mentee matching, regardless of the pairing model.
Key findings
What do participants gain from mentoring?
Mentoring creates value on several levels. Participants point not only to skills development, but also to broader perspective, self-awareness, and stronger relationships.
Main challenges
- lack of time,
- difficulty defining mentee goals,
- mentor–mentee mismatch.
Context matters
- corporate, university, and foundation programs address different needs,
- mentee benefits vary more strongly by program type,
- mentor benefits remain relatively stable.
Inside the report
A practical report for teams that design and run mentoring programs
- 1How participants assess mentoring as a form of personal development.
- 2Participant satisfaction with mentoring programs and the overall process.
- 3Mentor–mentee matching and satisfaction by pairing model.
- 4Benefits and challenges analyzed by role and previous mentoring experience.
- 5Program type differences across companies, universities, foundations, and industry organizations.
Pair matching
Matching is a critical stage of every mentoring program
The report describes two pairing models used in programs run on the Mentiway platform: organizer-led matching supported by recommendations, and participant-led selection from mentor profiles.
of pairs are created by program organizers
This model combines predefined matching criteria, system-generated recommendations, and final organizer verification.
positive rating for organizer-created pairs
Participants rate pair matching highly when the final pair is created by the program organizer.
positive rating when participants choose
Participant autonomy can also lead to very high satisfaction when the program is clearly structured.
Who it is for
Download the report if you work with people development
The report is useful wherever mentoring supports talent development, career decisions, knowledge sharing, engagement, and relationship building.
HR and L&D teams
Use participant data to discuss mentoring effectiveness, barriers, matching, and program support.
Universities
Understand how mentoring and tutoring support students in career development and their first professional experiences.
Foundations and industry organizations
See how mentoring helps participants expand their networks, access practitioners, and gain broader perspectives.
Program perspective
The report combines survey data with practitioner perspectives
Alongside participant data, the report includes comments from people involved in running mentoring programs in companies, foundations, and universities.
“Concrete figures make it possible to see the results and effectiveness of the work.”
From a comment by Honorata Bołoz, Expert – Talent & Learning Centre of Expertise – HR, ING Bank Śląski.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers for people who want to understand what is covered before downloading the report.
What is the report based on?
It is based on 613 surveys from 43 mentoring programs conducted on the Mentiway platform.
Does it only cover corporate mentoring programs?
No. It includes company programs, university programs, and programs run by foundations and industry organizations.
Does it include insights into mentor–mentee matching?
Yes. The report compares satisfaction with organizer-created pairs and pairs selected by participants.
How can I use the findings?
Use them to plan a new mentoring program, improve an existing one, or explain the value of mentoring to stakeholders.
Use participant data to design better mentoring programs
Download the report and use it when planning, improving, or presenting mentoring in your organization.