Manufacturing majors want more women in male-dominated industryMajor manufacturing organisations like L&T, Tata Steel, and Mahindra Group are implementing policies to elevate female workforce representa...
24 Mar, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
India Inc happy to give you a 2nd inningsReturnship programs are aiding companies in accessing diverse talent and addressing skill shortages. Infosys, Publicis Sapient, NatWest, an...
15 Mar, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Mahindra Group to launch ‘second career’ programme for women wanting to return to workforceThe group has designed structured support policies including sensitisation of hiring and line managers, mentorship and upskilling initiativ...
17 Jan, 2025, 08.39 AM IST
Myth Debunking 101: Taking maternity leave means you will be replacedDespite improved maternity policies, many women fear job loss during maternity leave due to outdated perceptions and lack of communication....
07 Oct, 2024, 04.43 PM IST
Womens’ workforce representation study highlights need for retention and growth policiesA study by Udaiti Foundation showed that women in sectors like IT, banking, and financial services face challenges in reaching leadership r...
12 Aug, 2024, 03.28 PM IST
Cognizant unveils Shakti to boost women leadership in technologyThe IT services company has partnered with industry body Nasscom to establish and prioritise best practices with a shared goal of making di...
14 Dec, 2023, 04.15 PM IST
India Inc steps up focus on returning women professionalsCompanies across sectors--pharmaceuticals, insurance, technology, financial services and renewable energy--are accelerating their focus on ...
25 Nov, 2023, 11.15 PM IST
Titan Company plans to hire over 3,000 employees in next 5 years as it aims Rs 1,00,000 crore businessTitan plans to add 3,000 employees across divisions including engineering, design, luxury, digital, data analytics, marketing and sales, as...
21 Nov, 2023, 02.39 PM IST
Razorpay offers ‘returnship’ for women on career break“To start with, we have opened this up for various roles in our engineering team. While training them on the job, during the course of this...
20 Nov, 2023, 04.24 PM IST
Wanted: more women techies in India IncAs of 2023, women account for 27% of India’s STEM workforce, compared to 32% of the non-STEM workforce, according to the recent Global Gend...
13 Nov, 2023, 09.03 PM IST
Returnship programmes pave the path for women returning to work after a career breakReturning to work after a long break is challenging for most people, particularly for women who face increased obstacles. Although the Indi...
30 Mar, 2023, 11.34 AM IST
Fewer working women made it to managerial & C-suite level in 2022, says reportOn the other hand, representation of women has been increasing at the entry-level.
18 Oct, 2022, 06.11 PM IST
Startups accelerate hiring of women in product, technology rolesAccording to Nasscom data, women constitute 35% of India's technology industry, a figure that companies like Wakefit, Urban Company, Mpower...
16 Jun, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
Cognizant launches programme for tech professionals looking to restart careersThe Cognizant Returnship Programme, an India-first initiative, is a way to get diverse talent in the door, irrespective of when their last ...
30 Mar, 2021, 09.25 PM IST
Airbus launches programme for women to return to careers after sabbatical, maternity leave‘Fly Again’ was launched on the International Women’s Day as part of Airbus’ efforts to ensure that women can make a smooth return.
13 Mar, 2019, 04.13 PM IST
35% of women left former employee due to lack of opportunities for career progression: PwC reportFemale and male respondents ranked opportunities for career progression among the top three employer traits, along with competitive wages a...
08 Mar, 2017, 01.46 PM IST
5 ways to kickstart your career after a breakIt’s not easy to get a satisfactory job after a hiatus, especially for women. Here are five options to starting your career, afresh.
28 Apr, 2014, 10.04 AM IST