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
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
Rs 15,000 for managing four social media platforms? Viral job hiring post sparks outrage, netizens wonder 'is this serious?'A job hiring post for managing social media platforms just for a monthly salary of Rs 15,000 has gone viral on social media and netizens ar...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
India’s gig economy boom must start working for the women behind itFemale gig workers face challenges like limited mobility and financial access. Initiatives providing affordable asset finance and tailored ...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Chennai founder shares how a 22-year-old employee quit corporate job for a gig. Netizens say, 'It's salary review not life lesson'A Chennai founder’s post about a 22-year-old employee quitting to become a full-time delivery driver has sparked a wider debate on jobs and...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.39 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
Myth Debunking 101: ‘Gig work is unstable and insecure’India's gig economy has evolved with stability in gig work being a key concern. Strategic planning can provide stability despite the lack o...
25 May, 2024, 01.04 PM IST
Thriving in the gig economy: A guide for enterprises to source and manage gig talentEffectively managing gig talent involves creating detailed contracts, transparent communication, and utilizing project management tools. En...
15 Sep, 2023, 11.28 AM IST
IT sector driving demand for high-skilled gig workers: SurveyAs companies face the brunt of cost optimisation, the gig economy has emerged as a vital solution to variabilise their fixed costs while wo...
18 Jul, 2023, 11.18 AM IST
Enabling platforms for gig workers and their futureA NITI Aayog report reveals that gig workers in India have increased to 7.7 million in 2020-21 and will reach 23.5 million by 2029-30. Howe...
29 Mar, 2023, 11.52 AM IST
India to collaborate with G20 for gig workersThis is imperative as the countries deliberate on mobility of gig and platform workers between nations along with other skilled workforce.
17 Dec, 2022, 12.28 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
AI-based platform SAHI to help industry find skilled gig workersSAHI, powered by India's largest pre-vetted contingent workforce, will make it easy for organisations looking to hire talent on a task-basi...
18 Feb, 2021, 03.58 PM IST