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A new study shows a decisive shift in India’s talent picture. Companies are relying more on freelance professionals to manage fast-paced digital demands. The trend is clear and structural. Flexing It reports a 40% rise in tech project engagements. TeamLease Digital notes a 25–30% jump in freelance and gig hiring. The data points to a workforce that is being reshaped in real time.The shift is driven by urgency. Firms need specialised skills faster than traditional hiring cycles allow. AI rollouts, cloud migrations, cybersecurity threats, and product overhauls cannot wait. Permanent roles often move slowly. Freelancers step in with speed and precision. Companies gain expertise without long onboarding. They also preserve flexibility in an uncertain economy.Professionals are adjusting too.
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