Purpose – This study investigates the influence of affective organizational commitment, career aspirations, and networking activities on propensity to mentor (serving as a mentor and desiring to become a mentor). Design/methodology/approach – Data from websurveys of 262 managerial employees...

Purpose – This special issue seeks to examine mentoring relationships and offer new perspectives and frameworks, suggesting exciting avenues for future research on mentoring and career development. Design/methodology/approach – In the last two decades, the workplace has been dramatically...

Purpose – To examine the influence of demographic differences on congruence of mentors' and protégés' perceptions of developmental support and frequency of communication. Design/methodology/approach – Data on demographics (organizational tenure, age, gender, and educational level),...