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Exploring the Gig Economy: Advantages and Disadvantages of Gig Work in India

In recent years, the gig economy has emerged as a significant force in the Indian employment market, offering flexibility and opportunities to millions of workers. Gig work in India, characterised by short-term contracts and freelance engagements, has witnessed exponential growth, driven by technological advancements and changing work preferences. However, like any other employment model, gig […]

How to Pursue Passion Projects Without Jeopardising Job Security?

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 […]
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There are Several Significant Future Employment Trends Reshaping Work

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

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 […]
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How Gig Economy is Reshaping the Workforce

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 […]
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Contract Hiring for Gig Workers Jumps Before Festive Season: Report

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 […]
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Hybrid Workforce and Gig Economy in 2021: Challenges and Benefits

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 […]
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Employer’s Balancing Act Between Full-time And Contract Employees

Remember the good old formula for success? Have a stable job, a stable income, work hard and you’ll climb the ladder. Well, times have changed and that notion grows obsolete with every passing day. We find ourselves in a fast paced economy where money can be made quick and stability can be boring. This new […]
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HR Trends 2021 – Gig Economy, Consumerization And Much More

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. […]
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Gig Economy – A Vital Aspect Of The Indian Economy

The COVID-19 is infecting thousands of people daily amid a surge in cases in many areas. While the lockdown measures implemented by the government might have reduced the number of casualties, it is causing strain on the economy. One such category is the gig workers where digital companies face challenges of massive repercussions to the […]
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The Future Of Work Is Here And Now

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 […]
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Talent Acquisition: Skills needed for HR

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 […]
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