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Blue-Collar Jobs To Grow By 12% In 2023 Compared To 2022: Avsar Report
● The report indicates more than 30% of blue-collar job seekers are female ● The demand for drivers, repair managers, electricians, warehouse associates, packers, landscape labourers, refuse collectors, flooring installers, mechanics, technicians and electricians remains high
Avsar, a one-stop solution for all talent management needs, has released a report showcasing the trends for blue-collar jobs in 2023. The survey has revealed that blue-collar jobs will grow by 12% this year as compared to 2022.
As per the report, drivers, repair managers, electricians, warehouse associates, inspectors/packers, landscape labourers, refuse collectors, flooring installers, mechanics, technicians, and electricians will remain in high demand. Furthermore, the demand will come mostly from sectors like logistics and mobility, e-commerce, facility management, information technology, retail and quick service restaurants, manufacturing, and banking and financial services.
The survey further states that Delhi (15%), Bengaluru (14%), Mumbai (13%), Hyderabad (8%) and Pune (7%) are the major contributors to blue-collar jobs. In terms of gender, the blue-collar workforce has undergone several changes over the years. There is an increasing number of women taking up blue-collar jobs and the report suggests more than 30% of blue-collar job seekers are women. Hence, the current men-to-women ratio for blue-collar jobs is 42:58.
Commenting on the 2023 trends for blue-collar jobs, Mr. Navneet Singh, CEO, Avsar, said, “The post-Covid job market is certainly growing. The hiring scenario specifically across blue-collar workers remains progressive. Despite the unstable global economic conditions and impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Indian economy is optimistic about its growth prospects. We anticipate that the hiring trends of 2022 are expected to continue in 2023 as well.”
A new-age tech-driven solution for hiring requirements, Avsar offers talent management services across verticals. It includes end-to-end recruitment solutions for staff hiring, leadership hiring and outsourcing recruitment. It also offers campus recruitment facilities and payroll management solutions.
