Second wave of COVID-19 to impact blue-collar, gig jobs: Report
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Last Updated: May 15, 2021, 09:43 PM IST
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As India's economy tried regaining its footing earlier this year, the number of job opportunities rose 32 per cent during January-March 2021 as compared to the preceding December quarter, hinting towards an economic revival in the country, the report by global recruitment specialist Michael Page said.
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The report is based on information, facts and data procured from within Michael Page India's platform.
The second wave of the pandemic in the country is likely to have a 'short-term setback' mostly affecting the blue-collar jobs and the gig or temporary workers especially in the retail, hospitality, aviation and construction industry, according to a report. As India's economy tried regaining its footing earlier this year, the number of job opportunities rose 32 per cent during January-March 2021 as compared to the preceding December quarter, hinting towards an economic revival in the country, the report by global recruitment specialist Michael Page said.