Nearly 80% of gig workers meet Indian job market requirements: Report

Around 76% of employers identified technical skills as the most essential for gig workers

In the current job environment, around 80 per cent of gig workers meet employment requirements in India, but need to be skilled in technical skills for achieving success in the longer term, according to a recent report released by Teamlease Edtech.

According to the study titled "Gig Economy Skills: Equipping Youth for Freelance and Flexible Work", while around 76 per cent of employers identified technical skills as the most essential for gig workers, communication skills closely followed, with almost 69 per cent of respondents emphasising the importance of remote collaboration and meeting client expectations.

In terms of experience, the study revealed a preference for gig workers with 1-5 years of experience among nearly 68 per cent of employers, indicating a desire for fresh perspectives balanced with practical know-how.

Other key trends:

>75.90% of employers identify technical skills as the most essential for gig workers

>68.67% of respondents emphasise the importance of communication skills

>Over 90% of respondents stress the importance of digital proficiency

>On-the-job training (76.19%) and online courses (73.81%) emerge as the most preferred methods for gig workers to enhance their skills

>The most common skill gaps in new gig workers include industry-specific knowledge and soft skills.