#SUSTAINABLEMOVES Forging a new generation of leaders through mentorship Jackie Stouffer, Vice-President of FIDIs 39 Club, introduces a new initiative to enable young movers to benefit from the experience and guidance of experienced mentors from within the industry A Jackie Stouffer FIDI 39 Club Vice-President fter a year in the works, the FIDI 39 Club is incredibly proud to announce the official launch of the FIDI Future Mentorship Programme. FIDI Future Mentorship is an exciting opportunity for the upcoming generation of our industry leaders to learn and grow outside of their individual companies, under the guidance of qualified industry mentors. Why apply? Talent retention is without a doubt a hot topic in todays world, and rightly so. Companies are finding it difficult enough to attract young talent, but retaining it is becoming an even larger issue. Our industry has much to offer, and there are a multitude of career paths available to FIDIs next generation. However, perception is reality, and if the next generation cannot imagine what their future in this industry may look like, they may turn elsewhere to work towards their career goals. As members of the FIDI community, we all have a responsibility to attract, retain and promote the growth of our younger and upcoming talent. The FIDI 39 Club believes that FIDI Future Mentorship will provide a unique growth opportunity for mentees and mentors alike, ultimately leading to increased staff retention throughout the industry. Whether you are interested in becoming a mentee or a mentor, the programme offers benefits to staff at all stages of their careers. If you are a new employee, transitioning roles, or just looking for an outside perspective, becoming a mentee may be incredibly rewarding and beneficial to your career. And having an independent, third-party to discuss your 70 FF308 Dec-Jan 23 pp70-71 FIDI 39 Club.indd 70 06/12/2022 11:24