# Postpartum Job Platforms The 'Puffling' Platform Pairs Back-to-Work Moms with the Right Positions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtowork-mom References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/puffling) & [puffling.au](http://www.puffling.com.au) Getting back to work after having a child can be somewhat difficult in order to find the right position that suits those with a family, so 'Puffling' is a platform for back-to-work moms to utilize. 'Puffling' works by having moms put in their info and get paired up with another candidate in order to help develop a job share partnership. This means that both parties will share a position in order to help both balance the responsibilities of family life and work life simultaneously. The 'Puffling' platform for back-to-work moms comes as a welcome new method for moms to find a job share partner to get back into the industry without the associated stress. Once you've found the right partner, both parties interview together to show a [potential employer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosti) how they can fulfill responsibilities as a micro team. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Job-sharing Platforms for Parents:** The rise of job-sharing platforms for parents presents an opportunity to disrupt the traditional work schedule and offer flexible arrangements for caregivers. - **Micro-teams:** Micro-teams can revolutionize the way companies hire and structure their work, resulting in more collaborative and efficient ways of completing tasks. - **Collaborative Hiring:** Collaborative hiring, where candidates are paired up and interviewed together, will become a more common way of hiring as companies prioritize diversity and inclusivity in their workforce. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Human Resources:** As job-sharing and collaborative hiring become more popular trends, human resources will need to adapt to offer more flexible arrangements and diverse recruitment methods. - **Technology:** Developing technology platforms that facilitate job-sharing and collaborative hiring can offer new, disruptive solutions for working parents and companies. - **Retail:** Retail industries, particularly those with high turnover rates, can benefit from job-sharing platforms to help retain experienced employees who need more flexible schedules. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Postpartum Depression Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-mothers.md) - [AI Job Skill Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mom-experience-translator.md) - [Motherhood Community Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamahood-app.md) - [Child-Specific Peer Donation Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-match-mums.md) - [Postpartum Exercise Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-after-having-a-baby.md) - [Equitable Chore Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairwork.md) - [Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossoms.md) - [Working Parent-Focused Management Tols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-parent.md) - [Flexible Job Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alert-jobs.md)