Staffing requirements in India rose by 23% between April and August 2023 compared with the same period last year, with close to 32,000 jobs posted in this period
Demand for staffing has increased by 23% compared to last year, with companies in sectors such as banking, retail, and telecom strengthening their hiring drives to meet the rise in consumer demand during the upcoming festive season. Job roles in production, sales, and customer relations have seen a particular increase in demand.
As per the report, 32,000 jobs were posted in this period as BFSI, M&I, Retail, and Telecom sectors fast-paced their hiring efforts to keep up with the demand surge for the festive season in India.
The report is based on various trends data on its platform during April-August 2023 as compared to the year-ago period. The idea of gig workers is also gaining traction within the retail industry, which noted a 9 per cent rise in demand for staff, marking a shift from its previous dominance in the e-commerce arena.