Delivery businesses protecting workers from rain fury after severe summer
At least five units of these companies have introduced joining bonuses with a clawback period of one-three months during the monsoon. This is to ensure they have a predictable headcount to run their operations.
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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...
Read MoreFestive 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,...
Read MoreE-commerce platforms create 3.8 lakh festive jobs through seasonal hiring
While the growth rate has eased from the post-pandemic highs, the absolute number of jobs keeps climbing, showing how gig work has become central to...
Read MoreQuick Commerce Faces Rider Shortage Before Festive Rush
There is a clear delivery partner crunch this festive season as labour supply continues to lag behind ballooning demand," Balasubramanian A, senior vice-president of TeamLease...
Read MoreAnalysts see online platforms hiring 15% more this festival season
This year, the seasonal hiring will increase by 15-20% in the overall online commerce segment, driven largely by demand in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
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