Reserve Squad Supports Caregivers Returning to the Workforce

Over the past four years, the number of women freelancing has increased by 10%. This is largely due to pandemic-driven shifts in the way work is done, as well as the rising cost and inaccessibility of childcare — after all, caregivers are a 75% women demographic. Many women report that freelancing is an interim option for them - fulfilling the need for work during a career pause - but that they ultimately have the desire to return to their full-time career.

Freelancing is appealing because it offers a glimmer of flexibility and autonomy in the type of work you choose to engage in. At the same time, it has its limitations. Finding work as a freelancer can be competitive and inconsistent, and requiring significant administrative undertaking and time spent identifying opportunities. Reserve Squad, an organization that connects job seekers with companies looking to fill short-term projects, can play a crucial role in helping women and caregivers find project work that aligns with their skillsets and availability, while simultaneously preparing them for the transition back to full-time work.

One of the biggest challenges that women face when returning to the workforce after a career break is a lack of recent work experience. Employers often look for candidates with recent and relevant work experience, and a career break can create a gap in a woman's resume. Reserve Squad helps women overcome this challenge by providing them with access to short-term projects that allow them to update their skills, gain new experiences, and keep their resumes current. Many of these projects can be completed remotely, providing an additional layer of flexibility. By leveraging Reserve Squad's opportunities, women can continue to build their professional profile and enhance their employability.

Beyond the work, Reserve Squad offers a supportive community for women and caregivers who want to participate in personal and professional development opportunities. Returning to the workforce after a career break can be daunting, and many women may feel isolated or lack confidence in their professional abilities. Reserve Squad provides a supportive community of individuals who are experiencing similar transitions. Community members can connect, share experiences, seek advice, and offer support to one another.

Reserve Squad invests in each individual unlike any other job placement platform. Getting back into the workforce after a career pause is more than just finding the right project work - it is also about preparing yourself to return to an environment that was once was familiar but may feel entirely different now.