Role of Contract Staffing in Green India Mission

Growing Demand for Green Skills in Green India Mission

As the world moves towards a greener and more sustainable future, India also needs more green jobs. Projections indicate a surge of 30-35 million green jobs in India by 2047. Key sectors such as Renewable energy, Electric vehicles, the Power and energy sector are the forefront of this transformation.  The traditional industries like the Manufacturing sector, Construction are now also focusing on sustainable operations. This transformation is creating numerous job opportunities for engineers, project managers, sustainability managers, waste managers etc. Universities and institutions are also introducing specialised courses and programs focused on sustainability to meet this demand.

Despite the growing demand, there is a significant gap between the current workforce skills and the skills required by the green projects. A full-service contract staffing company that offers solutions from hire to retire including – hiring, training and skilling, and deployment program can help bridge the gap. 

Role of Contract Staffing in Bridging the Skill Gap and Getting the Right Talent

As the nation intensifies its focus on sustainability, the demand for specialised skills in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green technology is rapidly increasing. This change is outpacing the supply of the qualified workforce.

Advantages of working with a contract staffing firm:

Access to specialised talent: As the contract staffing firms have an extensive network of professionals with niche skills, it becomes easier for the companies to quickly fill in the positions required for the green project. 

Case Study: India’s leading all-electric ride-hailing service in Delhi and Bangalore faced challenges with payrolling and difficulties in managing ESIC, PF, smooth onboarding, and timely salary payments. We addressed these needs with our Pan India presence, simplifying the onboarding process through our TL Connect platform and ensuring 100% compliance with statutory requirements like PF and ESIC. Converted daily wage payouts to a streamlined monthly salary structure, managing payroll for over 300 employees, significantly improving employee satisfaction and efficiency.

Fulfilment of seasonal demand: As many companies require the workforce for a short period due to seasonal demand, such as solar panel installment, etc. Contract staffing firms can be flexible in scaling up or down as per the demand.

Customised training programs: Many staffing firms have customised training modules that can be helpful to train the existing as well as the new workforce joining in to bridge the skill gap in emerging areas like latest renewable technologies, waste management, etc. 

Compliance & Administration: Navigating India’s complex labour laws and compliance requirements can be challenging. Staffing agencies handle these administrative tasks, ensuring that all legal and regulatory standards are met, which allows companies to focus on their core business.

Digital Staffing Platforms: Contract staffing companies leverage digital platforms to streamline hiring. This allows for quick identification and recruitment of skilled professionals ready to work on green projects. These platforms use AI-based matching systems to ensure that the candidates align closely with the specific needs of a project.

Cost Efficiency: Companies can save up to 40%-50% of their hiring cost by associating with the staffing firm for their hiring needs. They can also avoid the costs associated with permanent hires, such as benefits and long-term salaries, while still accessing top-tier talent.

As the green economy continues to expand, the contract staffing firms in India can play pivotal role in fulfilling the growing demand of green skill workforce by bridging the gap between the demand and supply of the workforce. Reach out to us for your hiring needs and strengthening your workforce with the right skill.