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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...
PickMyWork onboards 8 lakh; expands to 20+ states
Gig platform, PickMyWork, has managed to extend its reach to more than 20 states, giving job opportunities to more than eight lakh gig workers....
About 2 lakh+ gig workers in Karnataka to enjoy health cover
The Labour Department in Karnataka has received monetary assistance of Rs 10 crore from the finance department, which will be used as a corpus...
Gig workers rally in Kolkata to demand fair treatment
Many workers who deliver items through app-based platforms feel that the government hasn't done enough to help them with their problems. A lot of...
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,...
Flexibility bridging the gap between gig and permanent workers
With the pandemic resulting in greater flexibility being offered by employers, work has become rather convenient for employees. More and more people are able...
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...
PickMyWork impacts 400k gig workers in 3+ years
PickMyWork, a gig platform that helps digital businesses acquire end users (individual users and merchants), has impacted 4,00,000 gig workers since its launch. Since...
Swiggy launches Sexual Harassment Redressal Policy
As part of its endeavour to attract more women to join its delivery force, Swiggy, the food-delivery platform has introduced a Sexual Harassment Redressal...
Ecom Express to hire 50,000 delivery partners by Sept 2022
Ecom Express, the Indian technology-driven integrated logistics solutions providers to the e-commerce industry, is gearing to onboard at least 50,000 delivery partners by the...
MakeMyTrip to expand all-women team of ‘holiday experts’
MakeMyTrip aims to expand its team of over 850 women ‘holiday experts’ who have been the reason for the online travel company’s success and...
PickMyWork to offer opportunities to 1 lakh+ gig workers, to expand...
PickMyWork, the Indian digital distribution network — that helps digital companies acquire end customers (individual users as well as shops) — has announced its...
55,000+ gig workers register on Ecom Express app
Ecom Express, the new-age technology-driven end-to-end logistics solutions provider to the e-commerce industry, has received over 55,000 registrations from gig workers, on its dedicated...
Gig workers may be better protected in the US now
The rule that would have facilitated classifying gig workers as independent contractors rather than employees may soon be on its way out, if the...
“Optimal blend of HI & AI, is the future,” Girish Menon
2020: What to learn – what to erase
That 2020 has given all businesses an opportunity to think harder about what really matters as opposed...
US grocery chain replaces delivery personnel with gig workers
Grocery chain, Albertsons, will lay off its delivery staff in various locations across the US and replace them with gig workers or ‘third-party logistics...
Whose responsibility is it to upskill gig workers?
Skillgaps, upskilling and reskilling are some of the jargons that dominated this year, especially because a pandemic has thrown all set rules and procedures...
US tech firms to give gig workers 15% pay in stocks
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash will offer equity compensation to their workers under the new Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) proposal, which suggests paying 'temporary compensation'...
Mid-level career crisis: Gig offers new lease of life to those...
The fear of losing one’s job all of a sudden is very real, and more than ever in these uncertain times. It is even...
Govt plans to set up security fund for gig workers
In September 2019, the Government had sought to regulate the country’s rising gig economy by devising a social security scheme to benefit the lakhs...
Standing Committee on Labour calls for social protection of unorganised-sector workers
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, submitted its report on Code on Social Security, 2019, with recommendations for social protection of those working in...
How Urban Company’s 27000 gig workers are making a comeback
During the lockdown, one set of workers, whose services were missed the most, were the plumbers, electricians and beauticians. These self-professionals are part of...
The whites and blues of the gig workforce
Gig workers are being hired for specialised jobs as well as for manual labour.
The workforce of today is looking beyond tenure and jobs —...
For the very first time, gig workers may be eligible for...
State-run social security and health insurance scheme for Indian workers, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), may soon be providing insurance benefits to eligible...
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.
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...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
Time to give traditional productivity metrics an overhaul
Imagine a bustling office where traditional productivity metrics reign supreme, where sales numbers, units produced and hours worked are meticulously tracked and analysed. However,...
Elon Musk issues apology over low severance packages
In an email sent to his employees,Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla, has formally apologised for what he termed as "incorrectly low" severance packages. This comes...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
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