•Indian companies leverage returnship programs to reskill and reintegrate experienced women into the workforce, addressing a 53% AI talent shortage.
•TeamLease Digital's report highlights returnships as a strategic hiring solution, with conversion rates to full-time roles averaging 70-80%.
•Returnees bring strong domain expertise, professional maturity, and high commitment, making them valuable additions to AI and digital teams.
•Global firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, and Indian companies like Wipro, have successfully implemented returnship models.
•Women's participation in STEM upskilling programs has increased, with a 195% surge in GenAI course enrollment, contributing to higher tech workforce representation.
