Job Opportunities: A report has come regarding the number of gig workers in the country which suggests that lakhs of job opportunities can be created for them in this festive season. There can be job opportunities for gig workers in many industries and this includes many sectors. Huge job opportunities are being created in retail, hotel, e-commerce, logistics, consumer goods, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI).
What are gig workers?
Gig workers are those who do not work as permanent workers in organized industries or organized sectors but keep changing jobs by doing different jobs. These days, most of the workers you will see around you are in the form of quick commerce or online delivery partners.
Who has come out with an encouraging report about jobs?
In the matter of jobs, this report has been brought out by human resource company NLB Services. Through this it has been told that there is a possibility of about 10 lakh jobs being created in the festive season this year.
What will be the reasons for hiring?
There will be a special festive season till December and during this time there will be a large number of appointments in the retail sector. There will be immense job opportunities for warehouse staff, inventory managers, logistics coordinators, grocery partners and delivery drivers.
Lots of opportunities for online partners during peak demand
To meet the new demands of the festive season, winter and household needs, 30 percent more jobs and work opportunities will be created for gig delivery drivers. Industry-specific trends will be seen in this and online delivery partners will be required to meet the peak demand.
Will these be just temporary jobs or permanent?
The Economic Times, quoting the NLB report, has written that out of all the job creations, 70 percent of the jobs will be created in the form of seasonal demand for jobs. However, there will be 30 percent jobs which will be in the form of permanent jobs and their hiring will be in the form of more stable jobs.
The ratio of participation of women among new gig workers will be higher
The special thing is that the participation of women will be more in this type of gig working. According to the report, their number among the total job seekers will be around 35 percent. One reason for this is that the trend of giving more jobs to women, from online jobs to promoting brands, has been going on for a long time and nowadays, everything from beauty and grooming, online tutorials, domestic help, cab driving etc. to food delivery. Women force is ready to do the work.
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