Mentorship

Heidi Enehaug () and Øystein Spjelkavik ()
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Heidi Enehaug: Oslo Metropolitan University, Work Research Institute
Øystein Spjelkavik: Oslo Metropolitan University, Work Research Institute

Chapter Chapter 5 in Shaping Inclusive Workplaces for Persons with Disabilities, 2026, pp 57-69 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Mentoring may serve as an integral component in a company providing natural support to PWD who may exhibit characteristics such as low self-esteem, anxiety, limited social skills, and inadequate coping mechanisms. By having a dedicated mentor, these challenges can be addressed, fostering a more inclusive work environment. By providing PWD the necessary support and resources on continuous basis, workplaces can help them achieve their full potential as labor. Therefore, increased emphasis on this type of natural support in work inclusion efforts should be understood as part of the development of workplace inclusion competence (WIC). Typical mentor functions focus on PWD's individual development and mastery of work performance and work actively to include the PWD in the social community at the workplace. Time, financial support, and collaboration with external support system are vital framework conditions for workplace-based mentoring.

Keywords: Mentor; Natural supports; Workplace inclusion competence (WIC) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-96315-5_5

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