They are not recruitment drives, but free-of-cost supported programmes that help participants transition back to work. Getting reorientedThe demand for returning workers has also spawned a niche segment of recruiters and consultants, such as AVTAR Career Creators, FLEXI Careers India, SHEROES, Maniams and People Konnect, that help professionals find suitable work opportunities—often short-term or project-based work across several functions, including HR, finance and sales. Many women need to build their self-confidence and close skill gaps before they can successfully transition to full-time work and these returnship programmes work well for them, says Sairee Chahal, founder-CEO, SHEROES, a job portal that curates work-from-home jobs in India and supports a community of working women. Experts caution that for a returnship programme to be truly successful, it has to look beyond the short term. ■ Find a mentor or someone who has successfully transitioned back into full-time work to guide you.

Source: Mint March 05, 2017 11:03 UTC