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80% people feel gig workers will overshadow traditional workforce: Report

With a steady growth in demand for freelancing jobs in the country, a report on Wednesday said that 83 per cent of respondents believe that going forward, the gig workforce will overshadow the traditional workforce. The report by staffing solutions and HR services provider Genius Consultants is based on an online survey among 1,310 employees across sectors such as banking and finance, education, FMCG, hospitality, HR solutions, IT, ITES, and manufacturing. An overwhelming 83 per cent of respondents believe that the gig workforce will eventually overshadow the traditional workforce, indicating a paradigm shift in the employment landscape, the report said. The report further said that 79 per cent of those interviewed view the gig workforce structure as more cost-effective and economical compared to traditional, permanent, and contractual talent, revealing potential benefits for businesses adopting gig models. Meanwhile, the report found that 64 per cent of employees anticipate an ...

80% people feel gig workers will overshadow traditional workforce: Report
Updated On : 13 Mar 2024 | 8:59 PM IST

Top 10 business ideas for college students to earn money while studying

College students do not always have sufficient money to take care of their expenses, hence they try to find ways to earn some money on their own. Here are the 10 business ideas for college students

Top 10 business ideas for college students to earn money while studying
Updated On : 12 Sep 2023 | 4:26 PM IST

Salary, fee or business gains? Type of moonlighting income decides taxation

The taxman, unlike your employer, knows about your moonlighting income via TDS, so disclose it accurately

Salary, fee or business gains? Type of moonlighting income decides taxation
Updated On : 17 Jul 2023 | 6:21 PM IST

68% freelancers in India depend on social media to find work: Report

Finding new work was the most difficult challenge for survey respondents in India and around the world, followed by managing their time and negotiating their fees

68% freelancers in India depend on social media to find work: Report
Updated On : 01 Jun 2023 | 8:21 PM IST

IT firms increase scrutiny of employees amid moonlighting trend: Report

IT firms now have started to clamp down on such activities, as the companies think moonlighting affects employees' productivity and creates conflicts of interest

IT firms increase scrutiny of employees amid moonlighting trend: Report
Updated On : 01 Sep 2022 | 1:55 PM IST

Gig workers need to register, update info for social security: Draft rules

Gig firms will have to submit contribution towards a fund through self-assessment by June 30 each year

Gig workers need to register, update info for social security: Draft rules
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 3:08 AM IST

Financial strategies for freelancers to deal with irregular income flows

Before you begin, set up an emergency corpus and buy adequate life and health cover

Financial strategies for freelancers to deal with irregular income flows
Updated On : 14 Jul 2019 | 5:49 PM IST

Open-talent 'gig' economy on the rise, but is freelancing future of work?

Gigs represent a culture, a work ethic and even the kind of projects a freelancer undertakes

Open-talent 'gig' economy on the rise, but is freelancing future of work?
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 1:12 AM IST