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For gig workers, festive days mean more work, less pay

For gig workers, festive days mean more work, less pay

Festive season brings more orders but shrinking earnings for gig workers. Delivery staff in cities like Bengaluru face 12–15 hour shifts, rising order volumes, and falling per-order payouts....

Festive Hiring Eases to 20% in 2025, But Still Adds 2.16 Lakh Jobs

Festive Hiring Eases to 20% in 2025, But Still Adds 2.16 Lakh Jobs

India’s festive hiring seems to be settling into a slower rhythm as the growth rate of gig workers demand, which touched 45% year-on-year in 2021, has steadily eased...

E-com, logistics players double down on hiring to manage surge

E-com, logistics players double down on hiring to manage surge

Buoyed by easing inflation in July, firms are optimistic about the festive season, albeit with a bit of caution.

Hiring gains momentum in India’s travel & hospitality sector

Hiring gains momentum in India’s travel & hospitality sector

As travellers embrace digital platforms, companies are focusing on roles that enhance customer experience, positioning the sector as a major employment generator in the coming years.

64% of employers in travel & hospitality industry expanding workforce

64% of employers in travel & hospitality industry expanding workforce

Our data shows that employers are ramping up their hiring efforts, particularly in customer service, sales, and operations roles, which are set to account for 30-40% of new...

Salaried staff put in longer hours than casual workers

Salaried staff put in longer hours than casual workers

Salaried employees, particularly in corporate and service sectors, often face increasing workloads due to heightened demands for productivity, tight deadlines, and evolving client expectations.

48% Employers Show Hiring Intent in Media & Entertainment Sector

48% Employers Show Hiring Intent in Media & Entertainment Sector

By 2027, the sector's revenues are forecasted to grow by 9.7% annually, reaching a staggering USD 73.6 billion. This growth will significantly drive job creation, particularly in roles...

Consumer Firms shower gig workers with festive incentives

Consumer Firms shower gig workers with festive incentives

The push is to get dark store workers from the northern and eastern regions to west and south. Companies are willing to pay ₹3,000 along with minimum wages...

Empowering the BFSI Workforce

Empowering the BFSI Workforce

L&D is integral to modern hiring strategies in the BFSI sector. As the industry adapts to digitalization and evolving customer needs, continuous learning is essential for delivering personalized,...

AI’s Role in Transforming Job Roles in the BFSI Sector

AI’s Role in Transforming Job Roles in the BFSI Sector

AI is transforming traditional roles in BFSI, creating opportunities for more strategic work. Loan officers now rely on AI for credit assessments, while customer service representatives use AI...

Australians now have the right to disconnect. Can India expect the same?

Australians now have the right to disconnect. Can India expect the same?

The "right to disconnect" policy is a forward-thinking initiative that could potentially reshape the Indian corporate landscape. In an environment where the culture of being “always available” is...

Retail drives headcount reduction at RIL

Retail drives headcount reduction at RIL

Reliance’s business verticals have reached a level of operational maturity, supported by significant digital initiatives. The company has optimised its workforce to manage operations efficiently.

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