Surge in temporary jobs for women as companies embrace diversity
With multiple online sales underway and an unprecedented demand for temp workers this festive season, leading staffing firms including Randstad, CIEL HR Services, Quess and TeamLease Services told ET that companies are trying to be more inclusive and have a clear ask: to try and induct more women into temp roles
Source | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Sreeradha Basu | Brinda Sarkar, ET Bureau
India Inc’s increasing focus on gender diversity is manifesting itself even in the festive-season temporary hirings – and ecommerce companies are at the vanguard of this initiative.
With multiple online sales underway and an unprecedented demand for temp workers this festive season, leading staffing firms including Randstad, CIEL HR Services, Quess and TeamLease Services told ET that companies are trying to be more inclusive and have a clear ask: to try and induct more women into temp roles.
“Women hiring in contract roles is a lot better now. Although the absolute number of requirements compared to men is not significant, in percentage terms, it has seen a 100%-plus jump,” said Aditya Narayan Mishra, CEO, CIEL HR Services. Companies are hiring women for various roles in the warehouse and supply chain to leverage the unique strengths they bring to the table. But delivery roles are yet to see more women as many companies still consider it a job suitable only for men.