Contract and freelance roles to dominate hiring landscape: Report
India's hiring game is shifting, with more companies leaning into contract and freelance roles.
According to a new Indeed report, nearly 40% of employers now have these flexible positions in their plans.
Instead of just expanding teams like after the pandemic, companies want agility and clearly defined roles, without ramping up overall hiring.
Cost management and project-based expertise driving this shift
Contract jobs help businesses stay nimble and manage costs by bringing in experts for specific projects, no long-term strings attached.
There's especially strong demand for these roles in sales, business development, engineering, and supply chain management.
Plus, around 28% of employers are looking beyond big cities to hire from Tier-two and Tier-three areas, tapping into new talent pools while keeping things cost-effective.
Despite some skill mismatches along the way, job postings are still above pre-pandemic levels, so there's plenty of opportunity out there if you're open to flexible work.