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Gig workers face exploitation, only Urban Company, bigbasket ensure minimum wage: Report

These initiatives mark a significant advancement in addressing the vulnerabilities of gig workers, who have long faced challenges such as lack of social security and employment instability. By formalizing their status and extending essential benefits, the government acknowledges the indispensable role gig workers play in the modern economy and takes concrete steps to ensure their well-being and security.

According to the Fairwork India team, Zomato, Swiggy, Urban Company, and bigbasket scored 6 out of 10 points creating favourable working conditions for gig workers

Temp Tactics: Logistics, e-comm firms scaling up gig workforce this festive season

Seasonal hiring is temporary employment that recurs annually around the same time. (Image: DNA Packaging)

Some platforms have started introducing incentives to retain a skilled gig workforce for future festive seasons.

Festive season boosts demand for gig workers, employers plan to hire 10 lakh workers

AI/ML industries have continued to witness a boost in hiring at above 26 percent in January 2025.

Employers prefer gig workers with 1-5 years of experience. Only 10.7 percent of surveyed employers were open to hiring gig workers with no prior experience

88% of Indian organizations open to global hiring for AI roles: Report

80 percent of the Indian organizations said that high salary expectations have deterred them from hiring AI talent (Photo: Unsplash)

According to Deel report, 80 organizations said that high salary expectations have deterred them from hiring AI talent. On the other hand, 56 percent of the respondents cited fierce competition from other companies as a significant challenge in attracting AI talent.

Over 80% of Gen Z getting upskilled to secure new job opportunities: Simplilearn

83% of Gen Z individuals are upskilling to secure better job opportunities

Around 66% of those upskilling hold bachelor’s degrees. Nearly 60% of learners are currently employed in the IT sector, and 40% are engaged in various non-IT industries

Media and Entertainment industry witnesses 10% YoY rise in job recruitment in August: Naukri data

AI/ML industries have continued to witness a boost in hiring at above 26 percent in January 2025.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) jobs witnessed a 14% spike in August 2024. Additionally, the hiring in the FMCG and Pharma sectors remained strong as per Naukri JobSpeak Index

Hiring for sales, marketing roles on rise between April-June 2024: Indeed

The key areas for future skill demand included cloud computing (27%), sustainability (23%), and emerging technologies like Generative AI and AR/VR (20%)

From ‘work flexibility’ to ‘unsteady paychecks’, the ups and downs of freelancing

Unsteady paychecks, no health insurance, and other employee benefits are some of the downsides of a freelancing career, say experts. (Photo: Unsplash)

Freelancing is gaining popularity among Indian media professionals for its flexibility and autonomy, but it comes with challenges such as inconsistent income and job security.

Employers bullish on fresh talent: 72% to hire freshers in H2 2024, says report

The overwhelming student interest in Work-Linked Degrees highlights a tremendous opportunity for HEIs to reimagine their offerings

The hiring outlook for freshers in the marketing and advertising industry has increased to 9% in the second half of 2024 from 6% between January and June, TeamLease EdTech report said.