Freelance Work

How gig workers can start retirement saving early with equity funds, NPS

They should not overestimate their ability to extend their work life to make up for lower savings

'Say goodbye to 9-to-5 jobs': LinkedIn co-founder latest prediction on AI

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman forecasts a seismic shift in the workforce landscape, driven by the relentless advance of artificial intelligence

Should freelancers file Income Tax returns? Here's what the law says

Freelancing is treated as a business and profession, according to the taxation system

Decline of 9-5 grind: Rise in number of women employees opting gig for work

The number of female consultants in India registering for freelance positions has surged by over 300 per cent in FY24 over FY22

80% people feel gig workers will overshadow traditional workforce: Report

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 ...

Job shift: Gigs get big for white-collar workers, investment hurdles remain

The freelance economy has been booming in 2023

Freelancer or Consultant? Here's how to file Income Tax Return in India

68% freelancers in India depend on social media to find work: Report

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

IT firms increase scrutiny of employees amid moonlighting trend: Report

IT firms now have started to clamp down on such activities, as the companies think moonlighting affects employees' productivity and creates conflicts of interest

PhonePe acquires GigIndia, top network for freelance micro-entrepreneurs

Transaction value not disclosed; GigIndia to bring 1.5 million entrepreneurs and over 100 enterprises on its platform as part of its integration with PhonePe under the deal

Freelance earning in India back to pre-Covid-19 levels, says report

The freelance earnings in India increased in the ongoing quarter of this financial year and have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels, according to a report.

Gig workers need to register, update info for social security: Draft rules

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

Consumer internet firms offer support schemes for their freelance workers

Move aimed at providing their financial and healthcare support during time of pandemic

California's bid to protect Uber drivers likely to hurt freelancers

Vox Media cut more than 200 California freelancers, citing the new law. The transcription service Rev told its freelancers that it would be leaving California

This hearing-impaired entrepreneur is on a mission to empower gig economy

Sanjay Nediyara went through a great deal of hardship before setting up Sieve, a platform for freelancers to work as a team despite separated by locations

Is freelancing the future of employment?

Freelancing is portrayed as liberating, empowering, and even glamorous, but reality is far complex