GIG Economy Archives

Gig Economy in India: Trends and Opportunities in 2025

India Employer Forum March 7, 2025

In recent years, the gig economy in India has emerged as a significant force in the job market, offering flexibility and opportunities to millions of workers. It is characterised by short-term contracts and freelance engagements and has witnessed exponential growth, driven by technological advancements and changing work preferences. AI and automation are believed to ease […]

How to Pursue Passion Projects Without Jeopardising Job Security?

India Employer Forum February 3, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, professionals find themselves at a crossroads, weighing the allure of traditional job security against the exciting prospects presented by the burgeoning gig economy. The dichotomy between the stability of a traditional job and the flexibility of gig opportunities has become a focal point in discussions about career choices. Job […]

There are Several Significant Future Employment Trends Reshaping Work

India Employer Forum December 11, 2023

Kartik Narayan, CEO- Staffing, TeamLease Services Ltd. speaks to India Employer Forum about trends in the new world of work, employment trends and more. He said, “There are several significant trends that are reshaping the way we approach employment. Some of these trends have far-reaching implications on both employers and employees and in many ways […]

The Rapidly Burgeoning World of Gig Workers

India Employer Forum October 4, 2023

Gig workers, as those engaged in non-traditional livelihoods outside the usual employer and employee arrangement have always been referred to, are now also called ‘platform-based’ workers. Their work is based on digital platforms and online software apps or digital platforms and with the recent technology boom, 2023 is expected to see a further exponential rise […]

How Gig Economy is Reshaping the Workforce

India Employer Forum February 20, 2023

The gig economy is a rapidly growing trend in the modern workforce, and it is changing the way we think about work and employment. In the gig economy, individuals work on a project or task-by-task basis, rather than being tied to a traditional, full-time job. This allows for greater flexibility and autonomy, and it especially […]

Contract Hiring for Gig Workers Jumps Before Festive Season: Report

India Employer Forum August 29, 2022

A report has suggested a big jump in the number of contract hiring jobs that were offered in June compared with the jobs that were offered in May this year. Five lakh gig jobs were offered in June while three lakh jobs were offered in May, making a difference of two lakh. This is primarily […]

Hybrid Workforce and Gig Economy in 2021: Challenges and Benefits

India Employer Forum May 17, 2021

Musicians often refer to performing at a place as a ‘gig’. The gig economy works the same way. Gig workers work for a short term, as temporary or as independent contractors for a specified period of time or on project basis. The term ‘gig economy’ is relatively new but these work arrangements are not. The […]

HR Trends 2021 – Gig Economy, Consumerization And Much More

India Employer Forum November 20, 2020

Technology continues to reshape the future of work, rendering many job roles moribund. As far as HR goes, it’ll continue to remain relevant in the world of work so long as organizations keep employing humans. That said, there are so many changes going on around, and managers will have to prepare for these anticipated changes. […]

The Future Of Work Is Here And Now

India Employer Forum September 13, 2019

In recent times, one notices that the Indian world of work is experiencing a consistent shift in terms of work culture and general socio-economic environment. This gradual and constant change has influenced the finer nuances of doing business; right from processes, to policies as well as the employee-employer relations, everything is undergoing a kind of […]

Talent Acquisition: Skills needed for HR

India Employer Forum September 9, 2019

S V Nathan, Partner and Chief Talent Officer, Deloitte India, is of the opinion that the companies will have to relook at the way they recruit employees Q. Tell us about yourself, your career and key achievements. I have had humble beginnings. My primary education was in Calcutta, middle school in Chennai, and high school […]

Gig Economy Rises as Freelance Work Supersedes Traditional Jobs

India Employer Forum August 27, 2019

The last decade has seen a major shift in the employment scenario of our country, as an increasing number of people are eagerly quitting their jobs to work independently. Startups are popping up everywhere, more people are willing to take up freelance work and short term contacts jobs; the rise in the gig economy holds the flag […]

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