58% Indians taking up 2nd jobs to meet expenses: Survey
More than half of Indian professionals, 58%, are picking up or searching for second jobs to handle rising expenses, way above the global average of 40%, according to Randstad's 2026 Workmonitor survey.
Work-life balance top reason for staying put
While salary is still the main draw for job seekers, work-life balance is what keeps most people around: 57% say it's their top reason for staying put.
Indian workers are also feeling upbeat: 79% trust their company's future, and employers share that optimism.
Indians lead in using AI at work
Portfolio careers (juggling multiple gigs) are catching on, with 55% interested in having more than one income stream.
Indians also lead globally in using artificial intelligence, or AI, at work: 89% say it boosts productivity.
Globally, more than half (about 52%) are actively seeking opportunities to future-proof their skills.