Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
From being unemployed to earning nearly ₹50,000 per month: How a scooter changed the fortune of this UP workerA casual roadside interaction shared by Zypp Electric's CEO revealed how India's growing EV ecosystem is creating new income opportunities....
27 May, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
WeWork CEO John Santora's warning to senior leaders on Gen Z: 'AI is not going to provide empathy, leadership, and mentoring.'Young professionals face a tough job market, with AI's rise causing anxiety. However, experts suggest this is a cyclical shift, not an AI-d...
25 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
10 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
BRICS member states agreed to work towards youth employability to bring down NEET ratesA consensus to this effect was arrived at the 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under India’s presidency in Kerala with dele...
06 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Free $1,000 retirement boost? Donald Trump IRA offer — hidden rules to enroll fastTrumpIRA enrollment $1000 match eligibility guide is gaining major attention as the U.S. plans a new retirement access system launching in ...
01 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Can Trump’s $1,000 IRA match executive order finally bring 56 million Americans without 401(k) access into retirement security? Here's who actually qualifies for this benefitUS President Donald Trump IRA Trump retirement plan executive order: Will $1000 IRA Match Transform Savings. For decades, retirement securi...
01 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Labour Day 2026 theme: Why it is celebrated on May 1, what the day means, and wishes to shareMay 1 marks Labour Day, honouring workers' vital role in economies and societies. The day highlights rights, dignity, and fair treatment. D...
01 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Women’s employment rate rises to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Mansukh MandaviyaFemale employment in India has seen a substantial rise, reaching 39 percent in 2025 from 22 percent in 2017. This growth reflects increased...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Gig workers’ body writes to labour ministry to mandate heatwave protectionApp-based transport workers are demanding mandatory heatwave protection, including paid breaks and access to water, under the Code on Socia...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
India’s gig economy set to boom: Navigating the future of workIndia's gig economy employment is expected to double in five years. Regulation must balance flexibility with inclusivity, addressing factor...
09 Feb, 2025, 11.09 PM IST
Lack of industry knowledge a key skill gap among gig workers: ReportOther skills for mastering gig economy include communication, time management, problem solving and adaptability, as per TeamLease Edtech su...
24 Sep, 2024, 04.04 PM IST
78% employers optimistic about gig workers, but technical proficiency key to long-term successA recent report from TeamLease Edtech reveals that 78% of employers are optimistic about gig workers meeting or surpassing job requirements...
15 Jul, 2024, 10.21 AM IST
The challenge with gig economyThe main issue with gig economy is the employment relationship. Most of the time, it is the ambiguity around the rights of workers and the ...
04 Aug, 2021, 12.14 PM IST
Companies favour flexibility to sync with employee expectationsThe survey on the evolving gig workforce was done among 150 business leaders and 300 human resource professionals.
01 Oct, 2019, 09.25 PM IST