Gig Workforce Trends: Preparing for Increased Demand
Amid the ongoing shortage in workforce in cities and macroeconomic uncertainties, demand for gig workers, especially delivery riders, could rise 25% in the coming months, according to hiring platforms. This period typically sees a shortage of riders as summer sets in and workers head back to their native towns for harvest-related work. ET reported on March 24 that platforms were already struggling to forecast rider availability ahead of peak summer demand and the IPL season and the supply-side squeeze is now arriving ahead of schedule. [...] “A few weeks back our platform’s labour workforce headcount diminished by 20% but we have ramped up hiring,” said Ajay Rao, founder and CEO of third-party logistics platform Emiza. “We have increased incentives like attendance bonuses by 8% and onboarded more local workforce in our warehouses to ensure a steady supply chain.” Emiza has warehouses in 12 cities across the country and offers logistics services primarily to direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands. Meanwhile, Sankalp Sharma, head of operations at quick commerce enabler Zippee, said that the delivery riders’ savings has been impacted in metros. [...] Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! ### Read more news on gig workforcedelivery ridersquick commerceecommerceinstant home servicesworker shortagesretention bonuses for riders (Catch all the Technology News News, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) ...more Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Subscribe Now Now Playing