INNOVATIVE LEARNER

You have to make yourself visible and create opportunities for yourself, advised by experts. The gig market is a free market system. Employers hire temporary and flexible freelancers instead of full-time employees in the gig economy. It has been seen that a large percentage of the white-collar workforce now earns income via the gig economy. The on-demand economy has grown significantly over the last decade, with many people now employing on-demand workers. With the pandemic, India is seeing a rise in both blue collared and white collared gig jobs. According to the report published by the Boston Consulting Group and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, gig work is emerging with more participation seen in developing countries (between 5% to 12%) than in developed countries (between 1% to 4%). As per a report by the Association of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, India's gig sector is expected to increase to $455 billion at a CAGR of 17% by 2024. India is likely to create 3...

Even in the post COVID world, professionals with sharp technical skills and knowledge of emerging markets will continue to be in demand, pointed out by experts. When most sectors were facing the brunt of the pandemic, the tech-related industry remained one of the most resilient sectors. In fact, it performed better than ever. The same pandemic, which is responsible for millions of people losing their jobs is also the reason behind the sudden growth in the tech industry. While the tech industry was deemed to grow, COVID-19 worked as a catalyst in the process. Multiple tech segments such as e-payments, fintech solutions, online education, and e-commerce saw a sudden surge in demand and started catering to the growing needs of people who were confined in their homes, therefore leading to several job opportunities for tech enthusiasts. These are the top 10 tech-based new-age skills and careers that will assist you to succeed in the business world: 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Le...

Organisations value employees who go beyond their boundaries and step up to the occasion when the need arises, explained by experts. The COVID-19 crisis has provided us a sudden glimpse into a future world, a world of endless digital possibilities. Who had thought of attending a marriage ceremony online or attending a job interview on a digital platform? Or grocery been ordered online? It’s clear that the pandemic has cull a lot of outdated practices bringing a shift in preference at a drastic level. For instance, the shift from cash to digital payments is clearly accelerating. The usage of ATM has already fallen at a high rate with digital and plastic money coming in. Also, tools such as Zoom, Google meet, Microsoft's Teams, Slack and even the Houseparty app, are supporting millions of personal and corporate interactions every day. This has led to preference and mind set been changed and altered for self-safety and care. New adaption has led to bigger growth. The automation and ar...