temporary workers this festive season compared with last, according to staffing experts, as companies line up more products for fast deliveries and consumers increasingly opt for the convenience of need-based buying and instant delivery.
Especially in high demand are tech-savvy workers, they said, to fill profiles such as warehouse management system operators, automated pick-and-pack supervisors, inventory reconciliation technicians, RFID/barcode scanner specialists and experts to manage AI systems that automate vehicle routing to worker allocation.
Recruitment services and staffing firms expect the segment to create around 100,000 temporary jobs in the festive season that starts later this month, with some estimates pegging the requirement as high as 300,000. Wages are expected to increase 12-22% based on the location of work. Quick commerce platforms are expanding their delivery lists and coverage areas.
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Digital workflows: Techsavvy talent is in demand as companies need people to operate under rigid 10- to 15-minute delivery commitments, leaving zero margin for manual error, experts said.
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