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Mentoring Together ABSL

Mentoring Together is ABSL’s reverse-mentoring initiative that pairs senior leaders with young professionals across the business services sector to enable mutual learning, bridge generational gaps and promote inclusive, innovative workplaces.

Who is it for?

Senior leaders and young professionals in business services

About the programme

Mentoring Together is an ABSL initiative designed to promote two-way knowledge exchange between generations in the business services sector. ABSL represents over 450,000 business services employees and uses this programme to strengthen inclusion, collaboration and innovation across multi-generational teams.

Mission and goals

The programme aims to inspire social change by bridging generational gaps and fostering inclusive workplaces. Its goals include supporting ABSL members in building cross-generational understanding, harnessing the motivations and potential of younger employees, improving communication and respect, and developing leadership skills at all levels.

How it works

Mentoring Together redefines traditional mentoring by encouraging reverse and reciprocal mentoring: young professionals share insights on technology, digital trends and contemporary workplace priorities, while senior leaders contribute experience in strategy, leadership and career development. The programme is organised in structured cycles with regular meetings focused on agreed challenges and solutions.

Core values and format

Partnership model: mentoring as a collaboration between equals where both parties learn.
Open communication: transparent dialogue that builds meaningful relationships.
Collaboration and trust: mutual trust as a basis for achieving shared goals.
Challenge-driven focus: meetings centre on addressing practical, agreed-upon challenges.
Structured cycles: regular meetings to facilitate gradual growth and development.
Comprehensive support: participants receive training and programme support.

Who can join

The programme is open to organisations committed to inclusive workplaces and intergenerational collaboration; it is suitable for senior leaders seeking fresh perspectives and for young professionals eager to develop leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

For senior leaders: fresh insights into digital trends, modern workplace priorities and younger talent perspectives.
For young professionals: leadership development, improved communication skills and guidance from experienced colleagues.
For organisations: stronger inclusion, reduced generational barriers and a culture of respect, trust and innovation.