Are ‘Return to Work’ initiatives a solution to increase representation of women in the IT workforce?

Dr. Prathima V G, Dr. Kankana Mukhopadhyay

Page No: 44-66

Talent crisis is a problem faced by many organizations and the IT industry is no exception. Leaking women talent pool especially of women with experience who take a career break in their early careers - mid careers is making the situation worse. IT companies having recognized the business implications of losing this important pool of talent, have implemented a multitude of return-to-work initiatives to improve women’s workplace ability and manage responsibilities they face outside of work especially since many of them have nonlinear careers due to personal responsibilities. Previous literature explained the proposed linkages between Return to work initiatives and the conceptual dimensions undertaken for the study. The research hypothesized and validated that return-to-work initiatives have a positive impact on career return decisions, career progression, efficiency, employability and engagement and skill enhancement of women returners, consistent with the literature review. Managerial implications and scope for further research have been discussed.

Citations

APA: Dr. Prathima V G, Dr. Kankana Mukhopadhyay (2025). Are ‘Return to Work’ initiatives a solution to increase representation of women in the IT workforce?. DOI: 10.86493/OTJ.25341104

AMA: Dr. Prathima V G, Dr. Kankana Mukhopadhyay. Are ‘Return to Work’ initiatives a solution to increase representation of women in the IT workforce?. 2025. DOI: 10.86493/OTJ.25341104

Chicago: Dr. Prathima V G, Dr. Kankana Mukhopadhyay. "Are ‘Return to Work’ initiatives a solution to increase representation of women in the IT workforce?." Published 2025. DOI: 10.86493/OTJ.25341104

IEEE: Dr. Prathima V G, Dr. Kankana Mukhopadhyay, "Are ‘Return to Work’ initiatives a solution to increase representation of women in the IT workforce?," 2025, DOI: 10.86493/OTJ.25341104

ISNAD: Dr. Prathima V G, Dr. Kankana Mukhopadhyay. "Are ‘Return to Work’ initiatives a solution to increase representation of women in the IT workforce?." DOI: 10.86493/OTJ.25341104

MLA: Dr. Prathima V G, Dr. Kankana Mukhopadhyay. "Are ‘Return to Work’ initiatives a solution to increase representation of women in the IT workforce?." 2025, DOI: 10.86493/OTJ.25341104