With structured mentorship and upskilling, the programme will help women reclaim their professional trajectories

Mahindra Group, today, launched ‘SOAR: Seamless Opportunity for Amazing Returnships,’ a pioneering programme designed to create full-time, meaningful career opportunities for women professionals who have taken a career break and are now ready to resume their corporate journeys. With SOAR, the group extends its ‘Rise’ philosophy to women ‘returning to work’ whereby creating inclusive workplaces that ultimately fuel resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Designed for women with at least five years of prior work experience and a career break of six months to three years, SOAR begins with a comprehensive induction at the Mahindra Leadership University (MLU). This onboarding process encourages networking, collaborative learning, and a shared sense of purpose among all participants. Each returning professional is then paired with both a “buddy” and a mentor, fostering critical support and advocacy during the transition back to work.

Alongside ongoing mentorship, the program offers flexible work arrangements such as job sharing or part-time engagements, allowing candidates to balance personal and professional commitments. Through periodic feedback loops, structured one-on-one check-ins, and leadership reviews, SOAR ensures that participants continually build upon their skill sets, rediscover their professional identity, and thrive over the long term.

This program will be valid for all Mahindra Group Companies.

SOAR Program offers a full-time meaningful role to the returning employee along with a bespoke onboarding program that sets her up for a successful career path through sustained induction, focussed training and mentorship from senior leadership.