Growing gig economy! Nearly 79% of employers find gig workers surpassing job requirements

The gig economy is no doubt gaining momentum. A whopping 78.57 per cent of employers find gig workers meeting or surpassing job requirements, as per a report titled ‘Gig Economy Skills: Equipping Youth for Freelance and Flexible Work’ by TeamLease EdTech. The report also highlighted that technical proficiency is paramount with 75.90 per cent of employers identifying technical skills as the most essential for gig workers, underscoring the increasing reliance on technology across industries.