Contingent Workforce
A Contingent Workforce includes temporary, contract, freelance, and gig workers engaged for specific projects or peak periods. In India, sectors such as IT services, e-commerce, and manufacturing increasingly rely on contingent staff for flexibility and cost efficiency. Managing this workforce requires distinct compliance under the Contract Labour Act and streamlined vendor payroll processes.
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