Tag: Gig economy

59% firms hired gig workers, 61% hired remote workers in 2023

A significant 59 per cent of organisations from across over 48 countries and over 50 industries, benefitted from hiring gig workers. As per the...

Rajasthan passes law to protect gig workers

Rajasthan has taken a significant step in safeguarding gig workers with the recent enactment of the Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act,...

India to witness a boost in the Gig Workforce by 2025:...

According to a report released on Wednesday, there will likely be 90–110 lakh new recruits to the gig workforce by 2025 as more and...

Singapore to give work injury compensation, pension coverage to gig workers

Singapore to give work injury compensation, pension coverage to gig workersOn the recommendation of Advisory Committee on Platform Workers, the Singapore government has announced...

US Labour Department proposes to redefine the status of gig workers

The US Labour Department has proposed to redefine the status of gig workers or contract workers in the country. The move is expected to...

Gig economy rises, apna.co sees 40% more women users

Apna.co, the Indian professional networking and jobs platform, has witnessed a 40 per cent growth in women users in the second quarter of 2021....

How is GIG changing?

The GIG workforce has been there for ages but what has changed now is that technology- based platforms have formalised and unified the GIG...

Who will rule the gig economy? Generalists, specialists or micro-specialists?

Who do you think will rule the gig economy? It is a tricky question. Will a generalist shine or will a specialist be in...

Current situation a silver lining for gig economy?

Every cloud has a silver lining! Though it may have been forced, the lockdown has turned out to be a wake-up call for India...

Post regularisation of contractual employee, pension granted to kin of deceased

Recently, the Himachal Pradesh High Court passed a verdict, pertaining to a contractual government employee. An employee hired on temporary basis is entitled to...

Four reasons why the gig economy will be a challenge for...

The gig economy has been praised for its ability to bring in cheap talent at the drop of a hat and increase the flexibility...

Why gig economy is on the rise

The corporate world is changing at an alarming pace, and so are the preferences of employees. The expectations that millennials have are far different...

India’s problem is low wages, not jobs

The retail explosion in the country has not just provided jobs in the cities but also employment opportunities in the smaller towns.

Service sector quickest to embrace gig economy in India

The preference for flexible work arrangements has gone up, helping employers cut costs and employees work more conveniently.

EY develops digital HR tool to manage gig workers

The job-placement portal, GigNow, is capable of sorting resumes, ranking competencies and matching them with available openings

Toronto-based startup aims to become Uber of talent acquisition

The Gig economy model offered by Curasion involves temporary positions, independent/freelance workers and short-term contractual engagements.

How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...

Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces

Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’

In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
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Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition 

Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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Silence truly is golden, especially at the watercooler

Imagine this: you confide in a colleague about a recent financial setback, trusting them with a vulnerability. But instead of empathy, you receive a...

Archana Chitnavis appointed group head-HR, Tata Power

Archana Chitnavis has taken on the role of group head-HR, Tata Power, after serving as lead-talent acquisition and human resource business partner (HRBP) for...

Stellantis turns mandatory WFH day into termination day

When employees at Stellantis were told to work from home/remotely on 22 March so that maximum participation could be ensured for important meetings to...

ARAPL infuses Rs 38 crore into Arapl RaaS

Affordable Robotics and Automation (ARAPL) has granted funding of Rs 38 crore to its subsidiary, Arapl RaaS, to accelerate its growth and development. Arapl...

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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR

Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years? A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...

EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO

Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...

“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...

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