In an economic scenario that is fast transitioning from traditional businesses and occupations to modernised and digitalised ventures and job opportunities, the nature of the interactions between employers and employees has witnessed a landmark shift. From job security and permanence, globalisation, usage of the internet, and increased mobility have opened up new avenues for jobs and business across the globe. This has significantly contributed to how individuals perceive and engage with their work. Post the COVID-19 pandemic, the work-from-home scenario further opened up new channels of communication for employees and employers to interact with each other, taking work life out of the traditional office set up.
A result of this is the increase in flexible employment opportunities where both the job seeker and job provider look for non-restrictive ways to engage with each other, focusing on efficiency, skill utilisation, and rationalised pay. This shift is evident in the rise of the flexible or flexi staffing industry over the last few years. A recent report by the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), the apex body representing flexi staffing companies with over 120 members, sheds light on the nature and trends in flexible employment in India in the last few years.