Flexi staffing industry witnesses 14% of growth in new jobs in FY23

According to the Indian Flexi Staffing Federation (IFS), the flexi staffing industry in the country witnessed a significant growth of 14 percent in the creation of new jobs during the fiscal year 2022-23.

In this period, members of the industry body collectively generated 1.77 lakh (177,000) fresh flexi jobs. The increase in employment was primarily fuelled by the notable expansion of sectors like e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, FMCG, consumer durables, and healthcare. This information was conveyed through an official statement.

Further, women’s participation in the flexi workforce continued to account for 24 per cent in FY’2023.

The reported figures for new flexi jobs represent the combined contribution of both General Flexi Staffing and IT Flexi Staffing industries. General Flexi Staffing (i.e. excluding IT Flexi Staffing) observed robust growth of 15.3 per cent in new flexi jobs during FY23, adding 1.47 lakh new flexi jobs across general staffing roles.