Infosys Helps Women "Restart" Their Careers with New Program

Infosys unveils the Restart initiative to help women professionals return to work after career breaks. Offering referral bonuses and aiming for 45% female representation by 2030, the programme highlights the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Infosys is rolling out a unique initiative to bring women professionals back into the workforce. Employees can earn rewards for referring women who have taken a career break and wish to rejoin. This programme, called "Restart with Infosys," is part of the company's broader strategy to enhance diversity. It aims to attract talent in various fields like Selenium testing, Java, Oracle, and Salesforce, The Times of India reported.

Referral Bonuses for Employees

The company has outlined specific referral bonuses for employees from job levels 3 to 6. Those at job level 3 will receive Rs 10,000, while job level 4 associates get Rs 25,000. Job level 5 employees are set to earn Rs 35,000, and those at job level 6 will receive Rs 50,000. These bonuses are paid once the referred candidate successfully fills the role.

To be eligible for nomination, candidates must have at least two years of prior work experience and a minimum career gap of six months. "We are committed to helping women return to the workforce after a break," stated an internal communication from Infosys.

Commitment to Diversity

Infosys is not just focusing on hiring; it's also committed to increasing women's representation in its workforce. Currently, out of over 320,000 employees, about 39% are women. The company aims to boost this figure to 45% by the year 2030 as part of its ESG vision.

Shaji Mathew, Infosys CHRO, highlighted the importance of this initiative: "Our ESG vision drives us to build a truly sustainable enterprise with inclusion as its core." He added that the programme encourages talented women in tech who've taken career breaks to 'Restart with Infosys' and re-enter the workforce.

Impactful Hiring Initiatives

This initiative has already shown significant results. In the fiscal year 2024-25 alone, Infosys hired over 900 women in mid-management roles through this programme. Additionally, they brought on board another 500 women in the previous year. Such efforts underline their commitment not only to their business but also to enhancing women's participation across the industry.

Last fiscal year saw Infosys hiring over 15,000 college graduates as well. The company's focus on diversity and inclusion is evident in these numbers and initiatives.

The "Restart with Infosys" programme is more than just a recruitment drive; it's an investment in fostering inclusion at scale. By encouraging women who have taken breaks from their careers to return, Infosys is setting an example for other companies in the industry.