AN EMPowERED CoMPANy CuLtuRE wItH ItS fouNDAtIoN IN AutHENtICIty, wILL ALwAyS PutS tHE NEEDS of ItS EMPLoyEES fIRSt

A career break is particularly common these days, especially among women. How can organisations and TA leaders help create an infrastructure to exponentially increase the percentage of women rejoining work after a break?

As per a report by Centre for Talent Innovation, 36 per cent of women take a break from work with only 58 per cent of them able to rejoin full-time. Organisations need to take the first step in creating an equit- able and supportive pathway for women returning from a career break. There needs to be an understanding of the supportive infrastructure and initiatives to help returnees refresh their skills, apply learned skills in a supportive team environment backed by learning opportunities, mentorship, learning and career development tools. All this will translate into more successful transitions and expand the rejoining workforce.

At Intuit, we offer a returnship programme –Intuit Again, for technology professionals who have had to take time off for caregiving or other personal responsibilities. Our returnship program was launched in 2015 and supported women as a pathway back into the tech workforce after a career break. Over time, the program has expanded to all genders, aligning further with our culture of diversity and inclusion.

In the end, an empowered company culture with its foundation in authenticity, will always puts the needs of its employees first. And as these employees rise higher in their job roles through mentorship, career development and training programs and internal mobility, it will bring in better business revenue while strengthening employer branding. The endeavour to be the best today begins with people!