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Already under massive stress from the virus, more Indian workers turn to ‘gig economy’ livelihoods



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Tech workers in India.Frédéric Soltan | Corbis News | Getty ImagesIndia’s work culture is at an inflection point.The coronavirus pandemic is shaking up the country’s labor force, shifting the focus sharply to gig economy jobs — or on-demand, part-time work given to contract workers.The global embrace of remote work or working from home has reset expectations, employment choices and work cultures, according to industry experts who spoke to CNBC.”We believe that there will be structural shifts as part of a hybrid workforce that blends in-person employees with virtual,” said Sandip Patel, managing director of IBM India and South Asia, …

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