Over 860,000 women left the workforce in September of this year — a number four times the rate of men who left the workforce. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, women continue to be disproportionately impacted by the current circumstances. (more…)...
SEEMA Magazine: The Viral Risk of a Return to School
After more than eight months during which COVID-19 has cut a deadly swath through the U.S., South Asian parents are warily considering sending their children back to the classroom. (more…)...
Breaking Through, Rising Up: Strategies for Propelling Women of Color in Technology – Research Report with Citi and NPower
Foster inclusive leadership and establish organizational accountability metrics: Rita Kakati-Shah, Founder and CEO of Uma, notes that while many companies conduct trainings related to diversity and inclusion, the real question is what happens afterwards, “How are they being held accountable? (more…)...
Rita Kakati-Shah of Uma: 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society
Pledge a solution. Whilst advocating for diversity and inclusion publicly is a start, just posting a black post on Instagram one day and going back to business-as-usual the next day won’t change anything. (more…)...
Rita Kakati-Shah and Uma: “You need to be laser focused and have superior organization skills”
One of our members had recently moved to New York City and spent several months looking for a job, but she just wasn’t getting any offers. After a friend’s referral she got in touch with Uma. (more…)...
Rita Kakati-Shah of Uma: “Five things you can do to create a fantastic work culture”
Focus on your people. If you demonstrate that you truly understand them, care for their wellbeing, then you keep them happy, which eventually results in increased retention at your firm. Just getting to know your team is a good first start. An example is celebrating team members’ birthdays and hobbies.…...
How to Ace Your First Job After College. Remotely.
The American workplace is suddenly a very different place. New college graduates must adapt if they hope to start careers on the right foot. (more…)...
WeRule: Women Entrepreneurs Rule, Feature Spotlight
Rita Kakati Shah founded UMA to bring talented women back to the workforce after a career break (more…)...
Diversity Woman Media: Your Second Act
Returnship programs and open-minded companies spell a positive trend for people who’ve taken a career break (more…)...
Social Impact Heroes: “How Rita Kakati-Shah and Uma are empowering women returning to the workforce”
"If you take the time to listen, you are patient, approachable and focused, you can shape somebody’s future for the better." (more…)...