Freelancing

We're actually huge in India, it is the number one demographic for us, says Barrie

With a steady growth in demand for freelancing jobs in the country, a report on Wednesday said that 83 per cent of respondents believe that going forward, the gig workforce will overshadow the traditional workforce. The report by staffing solutions and HR services provider Genius Consultants is based on an online survey among 1,310 employees across sectors such as banking and finance, education, FMCG, hospitality, HR solutions, IT, ITES, and manufacturing. An overwhelming 83 per cent of respondents believe that the gig workforce will eventually overshadow the traditional workforce, indicating a paradigm shift in the employment landscape, the report said. The report further said that 79 per cent of those interviewed view the gig workforce structure as more cost-effective and economical compared to traditional, permanent, and contractual talent, revealing potential benefits for businesses adopting gig models. Meanwhile, the report found that 64 per cent of employees anticipate an ...

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Finding new work was the most difficult challenge for survey respondents in India and around the world, followed by managing their time and negotiating their fees

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Gig firms will have to submit contribution towards a fund through self-assessment by June 30 each year

Before you begin, set up an emergency corpus and buy adequate life and health cover

Gigs represent a culture, a work ethic and even the kind of projects a freelancer undertakes