iStockBlue-collar jobs will grow by 12% this year as compared to 2022, finds a new report.
According to the report, drivers, repair managers, electricians, warehouse associates, inspectors/packers, landscape labourers, refuse collectors, flooring installers, mechanics, technicians, and electricians will remain in high demand.
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Talent management company Avsar's report says the demand will come mostly from sectors like logistics and mobility, e-commerce, facility management, information technology, retail and quick service restaurants, manufacturing, and banking and financial services.
The survey further states that Delhi (15%), Bengaluru (14%), Mumbai (13%), Hyderabad (8%) and Pune (7%) are the major contributors to blue-collar jobs. In terms of gender, the blue-collar workforce has undergone several changes over the years. There is an increasing number of women taking up blue-collar jobs and the report suggests more than 30% of blue-collar job seekers are women. Hence, the current men-to-women ratio for blue-collar jobs is 42:58.
“The post-Covid job market is certainly growing. The hiring scenario specifically across blue-collar workers remains progressive. Despite the unstable global economic conditions and impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Indian economy is optimistic about its growth prospects," said Navneet Singh, CEO, Avsar.
According to the report, drivers, repair managers, electricians, warehouse associates, inspectors/packers, landscape labourers, refuse collectors, flooring installers, mechanics, technicians, and electricians will remain in high demand.
Gearing up to manage & grow your business by navigating the complex landscape of businesses & entrepreneurship.
Talent management company Avsar's report says the demand will come mostly from sectors like logistics and mobility, e-commerce, facility management, information technology, retail and quick service restaurants, manufacturing, and banking and financial services.
The survey further states that Delhi (15%), Bengaluru (14%), Mumbai (13%), Hyderabad (8%) and Pune (7%) are the major contributors to blue-collar jobs. In terms of gender, the blue-collar workforce has undergone several changes over the years. There is an increasing number of women taking up blue-collar jobs and the report suggests more than 30% of blue-collar job seekers are women. Hence, the current men-to-women ratio for blue-collar jobs is 42:58.
“The post-Covid job market is certainly growing. The hiring scenario specifically across blue-collar workers remains progressive. Despite the unstable global economic conditions and impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Indian economy is optimistic about its growth prospects," said Navneet Singh, CEO, Avsar.
