Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Festive Hiring Trends: Job Seekers Prioritize Stability
During the festive season, many companies in India hire extra workers.
A recent study showed that job seekers now want more than just a temporary job for quick money; they want jobs that offer stability and a future.
Over half of the employers still offer short-term contracts, while many job seekers seek full-time roles.
This can lead to issues for employers.
However, companies are still hiring more people this year.
Sectors such as e-commerce and logistics are hiring more.
Up to 200,000 new jobs could be created in total, particularly in retail and e-commerce.
Many job seekers now view festive roles as a pathway to sustained employment.
Two-thirds of job seekers prioritize full-time positions.
Employers still favor temporary contracts for seasonal hires.
43% of employers report an increase in festive hiring compared to last year.
The festive season could generate up to 200,000 new jobs.
- Who
- Job seekers and employers
- What
- Festive hiring trends emphasizing job security and temporary contracts.
- When
- Surveyed between April and September 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To understand the evolving perspectives on seasonal hiring.
Job Seekers' Priorities
Employers' Hiring Practices
Job Security vs. Contract Type
Job Seekers' Priorities
Job seekers are prioritizing job security and full-time positions.
Employers' Hiring Practices
Employers continue to favor short-term hiring and temporary contracts.
- Survey Period
- April to September 2025
- Job Seekers Prioritizing Stability
- 69%
- Employers Hiring Temporarily
- 53%
- Employers Hiring More
- 43%
- Expected New Jobs
- Up to 200,000
