If work is the stage upon which economies perform, then contract workers are the understudies stepping into lead roles, keeping industries moving at an unprecedented pace.

India's q-commerce sector is expanding at an unprecedented rate, with the market size projected to reach USD 5 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 10-15 percent.

Women’s workforce participation in India shows a clear divide across education levels. Those with minimal or high education are more actively engaged, while mid-level graduates follow distinct employment...

These ambitious targets are creating a strong demand for a highly skilled workforce. As companies align their hiring strategies with emerging trends, they will be better positioned to...

Quick commerce currently employs 200,000 delivery personnel and 60,000 dark store workers. Quick delivery personnel earn Rs 18,000-23,000 per month in metropolitan areas and Rs 15,000-20,000 in non-metros.

Considering the inflation factor, there are indications that the fitment factor may stay between 2.5- 2.8 times, which will give a significant boost to employee salaries between Rs...

Startups have also moved away from the notion of “growth at any cost” to a more sustainable and profitable model.

India doesn’t have a job creation problem, it has a wages problem. We need jobs that meet the cost of living. Industrialisation, formalisation, financialisation, human capital, and urbanisation...

Carewashing is a commercial branding strategy that commodifies “care” in an attempt to increase profits.

As the govt. and telecom operators focus on expanding fibre infrastructure, the demand for fibre technicians is expected to grow significantly.

BharatNet’s rollout will catalyse job creation for roles like fiber technicians, NOC (network operations centre) staff, and indirect roles.

As the growth in sectors like e-commerce stabilises and q-commerce looks to expand further, businesses must focus on maintaining a talent pool that is both flexible and skilled...