Women's Day: HR Leaders on Mentorship's Transformative Impact

By: WE Staff

“Mentorship should be part of an organisation’s DNA and culture”

Ira Kukrety, Head of Human Resource, Forest Essentials: A human resources leader with nearly 20 years in luxury retail and hospitality, known for people-first strategies and building inclusive, high-performance, purpose-driven cultures. 

Which one mentorship program best supports women’s advancement?

Mentorship should be part of an organisation’s DNA and culture. While structured programs are valuable for creating discipline, regular engagement, and accountability, they are only the starting point. What truly drives impactful results is a genuine intent to create a difference by contributing to someone else’s journey. This can only happen when women see other women lifting each other. Success stories of women leaders within an organisation create credibility, trust in the process and inspiration. When this becomes embedded in an organisation’s culture, women actively support one another, learn from each other and demonstrate ease in asking and accepting help.

How has this mentorship program transformed women’s careers?

Younger women in an organisation can be a source of learning and inspiration for change too, they bring fresh ideas and ways of working. Integrating both young and experienced minds create mentorship opportunities across the organisation not limiting access and participation to a handful of women, creating endless possibilities for learning and mutual growth.