Flexibility and gaining a competitive edge is driving the industry to go for a flexible work schedule that fosters part time work and powers contract employees. According to the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), the growth in contract staffing was 10% in 2017 and is said to rise to 12% this year. “The ISF has predicted that the 2.1 million temporary workers presently in the organised sector will increase to 2.9 million workers by 2018, making India the third largest market in the world,” said Adam Pode, Director of International Research at Staffing Industry Analysts.

That’s not all with flexi jobs. According to one ISF report, the Indian IT flexi staffing industry crossed $3 billion in 2016-2017 and is expected to witness 14-16% growth in the next three years. And this extends to all states and sectors across India. The ISF should know. Some of the topmost companies in India are part of it and make up 20% of the total market share. 

One other study by ISF found that 60% of the companies who were making use of flexi staffing were more capable of withstanding revenue dips and remaining in business. The justification isn’t without reason. The employees get to do short term projects for a limited period, so they can take a break from work, and get back to working on a new project that will give a shine to their bio and also upgrade their skill set. They get the same pay and perks as the permanent employees but they don’t have to remain stuck with one company or job for long. They do have the option of joining the company full-time if the company and the candidate find it mutually beneficial. But otherwise, the candidate could just take a break from the contract job. 

The majority of people opting for temporary jobs happen to be under 30. And it’s understandable. They are new to the workforce and want to try out all their options and also indulge in their hobbies before family life and financial responsibilities take over their life. Although the IT industry is the primary driver of flexi jobs, the other sectors queuing up include retail, telecom, pharma, hospitality, manufacturing and agriculture. 

Here is where contract jobs are just what you want. Not only do you work full-time like any normal person, you also enjoy the same pay and perks. However, you work for three months, six months or a year. It’s all up to you. After the job ends, you take a break and can either come back to work at the same firm, if both find it mutually beneficial or you find a new job that excites you more. Either way, you benefit. And so does the employer. Who wants an employee who is bored of the work he does. Why hire a permanent employee at the cost of productivity? Hire the best and use them optimally. What’s more, there are contract jobs that let you work only fixed days of the week. On other days, you are completely free to do what you want. Now, you can go on a vacation when most don’t and enjoy life. The amusement park will not be as packed, so you can enjoy all the rides without waiting in long queues. And there won’t be as many traffic jams at toll plazas, because you are vacationing on a week day.

This is the age of multiple careers, says famed author Gurcharan Das. And flexi jobs let you do that in more ways than one. No wonder, people under 30 and above 40 find these work opportunities the most beneficial. But don’t be bound by these trending rules. The rules of the game change. Because you do. 

So what are you waiting for? Take a break. Get a contract job. And live the life you missed for so long. Workflexi.in offers you all of this and more. It’s the world’s first platform where you can work at will. And it’s also more than that. When you are not with a job in the interim, it gives you a ‘minimum basic pay’. Can anyone do better than that? Hop on the contract bandwagon and give your life a second chance. It is about time.