Amid an unprecedented demand for temporary workers this festive season in India, staffing firms including Randstad, Ciel HR Services, Quess and TeamLease Services told The Economic Times that companies are trying to be more inclusive and have a clear aim to try and induct more women into temp roles. Companies are hiring women for various roles in the warehouse and supply chain, but delivery roles are yet to see more women as many companies still consider it a job suitable only for men, Aditya Narayan Mishra, CEO, Ciel HR Service, stated. However, many warehouse roles that were traditionally accessible only to men like picking, packing, loading, unloading and logistics operations are now open to both genders, added Mishra.

"Women hiring in contract roles is a lot better now,” Mishra said. “Although the absolute number of requirements compared to men is not significant, in percentage terms, it has seen a 100%-plus jump.” Yeshab Giri, chief commercial officer, staffing, Randstad Technologies, Randstad India, said the company has witnessed increased demand for women in temp roles.

The staffing firms said ecommerce firms like Myntra, Flipkart, Amazon and Swiggy are among those actively trying to get more women temp workers on board.