The Returnship Roadmap: Empowering Women's Re-Entry into the Workforce

Godrej Industries Group, in partnership with Ashoka University's CEDA, launches 'The Returnship Road', a report on addressing challenges faced by women re-entering the workforce. Led by Dr. Ashwini Deshpande, the report emphasizes tailored training, mentorship, and strategic partnerships as key solutions to enhance women's workforce participation and career longevity.

In a significant move to address persistent workforce re-entry challenges faced by women, Godrej Industries Group has partnered with the Centre for Economic Data and Analysis (CEDA) at Ashoka University to launch 'The Returnship Road'. The report is driven by efforts to create actionable strategies for reintegrating professionals after career breaks.

The initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Ashwini Deshpande, renowned economist, underscores the importance of tailored training and mentorship to bridge skill gaps and rebuild confidence among returnee women. Sumit Mitra of Godrej Industries expressed the company's commitment to providing support for women's career longevity across diverse sectors.

The report advocates for structured returnship programs that ensure flexible options, mentoring, and project-based learning for women, thereby enhancing workforce participation and fostering inclusivity. Industry leaders and stakeholders who attended the launch event echoed the strategic advantage of such initiatives in bolstering diversity and accessing seasoned talent pools in the workforce.