Infosys launches 'Restart With Infosys' to recruit women on career breaks

Infosys has launched the latest edition of its 'Restart With Infosys' initiative, aimed at hiring women professionals who have taken a career break, as part of an effort to increase female participation in its workforce.

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Eligible candidates must have worked for at least two years before their break and have taken a break of at least six months.

The company has advertised available positions and is encouraging employee referrals, with rewards for successful hires.

Meanwhile, Infosys saw a 7.9% reduction in its female workforce, with 10,786 fewer women employees, amid an overall 7.6% decrease in its workforce during the financial year 2023-24.

Infosys aims to achieve 45% female representation in its workforce by 2030 under its ESG Vision 2030.

As of fiscal 2024, women comprised 39.3% of its total workforce, totaling over 124,569 female employees.