This is not a typical Alumni or Returnship program, it's a whole new way to work.

Reserve Squad transforms how companies re-engage former employees for project-based or short-term work.

We recruit and manage alumni eager to return for flexible opportunities, helping organizations quickly fill project needs with trusted talent and increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes. By directly managing and employing the talent, we ensure a seamless process for our clients.

Your Reserve Squad is made up of employees/alumni known to your organization who have specific subject matter expertise to fill temporary or part-time project roles.

We staff, manage, and deploy your Reservists. We blend seamlessly with your HR and procurement departments to make the process seamless.

Reserve Squad is a flexible and inclusive benefit to your employees. Reservists can tap into projects that meet the needs of their life while maintaining their career trajectory.

Reserve Squad is designed to preserve your female talent pipeline.

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Access to meaningful project-based assignments in the U.S. that are specifically geared towards individuals seeking flexibility.

Continued development of skills while maintaining a career trajectory at a pace that fits the Reservist’s needs
Reconnection with fellow colleagues and an expanded network of peers
Increasing professional networking through the Reserve Squad online community
Flexibility to care for needs outside of their career, such as caregiving or continuing education

How does Reserve Squad work?

Reserve Squad contacts your alumni network to invite former employees to become Reservists for your organization. We work with your company’s HR and procurement departments to become an embedded resource to match Reservists to your project needs.

How does Reserve Squad benefit my business?

We help recapture high-performing talent who may have left the company for caregiving, career pause or retirement, giving employees the option to rejoin as a Reservist. This helps to fill critical gaps or project needs as they arise with trusted employees who have unique expertise, internal networks, and valuable insights about the organization. We also have a diverse network of professional level Reservists at-the-ready for project work in various industries, perfect for short-term/contingent roles.

How does Reserve Squad benefit women and Reservists?

Reserve Squad benefits help organizations attract and retain a more diverse workforce by offering tailored support for a broader range of professionals, particularly women and caregivers, who often seek alternative work arrangements. This flexibility acknowledges the diverse needs and responsibilities of these individuals, enabling them to balance their personal and professional lives more holistically.

“Reserve Squad’s services transcend beyond transactional dealings and delve into a realm of expertise that seamlessly navigates from strategic Human Resources guidance to the meticulous curation of part-time and full-time resources tailored to our unique culture.”

Our Founder's Story

As a young working mother, Teresa Tanner noticed something about the leaders in her company. They were all men, and they all had something she did not: someone at home taking care of the house and family.

She discussed this with her husband, and together, they decided to take a radical step. Instead of leaving the workforce as more than a third of working women do to focus on their home life, Teresa opted to stay on the job. Her husband, however, stepped back from his career. He supported his family by supporting his wife.

Decision Time:

It was a decision that shaped Teresa’s family for decades. It also was a decision that shaped her career. Having dedicated support at home freed her from the strain most other women face in trying to manage two full-time jobs at once. It also paved the path for her workplace inclusion.

True Experience:

As she rose to the highest levels of corporate America over the span of 30 years, Teresa never took that support for granted. Instead, she delivered innovative benefits to help women succeed in the workplace and at home. Programs like a free maternity concierge, mentorships and leadership groups were a start. But, she knew they were not enough. She needed stronger employee retention strategies.

She left the corporate world to focus on efforts to reinvent it as a more welcoming, more supportive and more equitable environment; a place where women could thrive. Where women could find work that works for them.

Reserve Squad is the result of those efforts.

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