How should HR professionals address the lack of long-term job security and benefits in the gig workforce?
AD Addressing gig workers’ lack of job security and benefits requires a comprehensive approach that balances flexibility with stability. While gig workers enjoy independence, they often face challenges such as limited access to health coverage, retirement benefits, and paid time off. To bridge this gap, organisations must go beyond transactional work arrangements and offer value-added benefits.
At The Times of India Group, we have expanded the typical gig work model by providing benefits like group health insurance and performance-related incentives, ensuring that gig workers feel valued. By focusing on open communication and setting clear expectations, we’ve integrated gig workers into our company culture, offering growth and development opportunities. Providing career progression pathways and professional development, though unconventional, also helps create a sense of stability.
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