Career Breaks It's time to normalise; It's time to humanise!

Taking a break shouldn’t mean the end of a career. This episode challenges the stigma around career gaps, with leaders discussing how organizations can adopt fairer hiring practices, create returnship programs, and embrace career breaks as part of a diverse and evolving workforce."A real strong woman is built out of inner strength and self-confidence that fades her flaws and fuels her success." – Poonam Vijay Thakkar, Founder - The PVT Show PodcastThis is an International Women's Day Initiative to bring corporate Women & Men "Stories & Experiences out that Matter" from the corporate world globally through LinkedIn and other social media platforms. It encourages both women and men to use this podcast​ as a listening platform to build the courage to stand up and speak up for self-confidence.Empower the younger generation with your experiences and help them understand your mechanisms to cope, push back, and stand your ground. Not all stories are about work awards. Some stories are humane stories that have the power to uplift others facing tough incidences of workplace bullying, without any direction on where to go, what to do, or who to seek help from.It provides an open platform to express the challenges of mental and psychological harassment at workplaces without shame, focusing on the need to address these normalized yet damaging behaviors. These issues contribute to the alarmingly declining participation of women in the workforce in India.Professionals can freely share their experiences to bring awareness at organizational, governmental, and societal levels. The goal is to shed light on-ground realities for CHROs and leaders, promote rightful adoption of laws, and uplift the spirit of those who feel broken, by offering equal opportunities and emotional support during their most challenging times.