Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 7th that it will operate a 'Mentee-Mentor' system to help newly appointed public officials or low-ranking public officials who need advice on public service life to properly adapt to their roles.
Gwangju City operates a 'Mentee-Mentor' system to help new public officials or low-ranking officials who need advice on public service life to properly adapt to their roles. Photo by Gyeonggi Gwangju City
Mentees are newly appointed public officials and practical trainees who have been appointed since October last year, while mentors are public officials at grade 7 or higher with rich public service experience and a passionate mindset, capable of providing unbiased advice and sharing experiences about workplace culture. Typically, the mentee’s team leader or department head serves as the mentor.
Once designated as a mentee-mentor pair, through mentoring activities over six months such as getting to know Gwangju City, acquiring job skills, workplace etiquette, and organizational culture integration, mentors share their public service experience and work know-how to help new public officials quickly adapt to their duties and strengthen their practical capabilities within the organization, supporting the mentee’s organizational adjustment.
A Gwangju City official stated, “Through two-way communication between mentees and mentors via mentoring operations, they can understand each other, grow together, create a vibrant organizational atmosphere, and contribute to improving job performance.”
Meanwhile, on the 6th, the city held a communication meeting where senior public officials shared their public service experiences and know-how, listened to suggestions, and encouraged new public officials while fostering a sense of belonging.
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