IT Services is at the forefront of embracing the temporary hiring approach, with consulting and BFSI sectors closely following suit. Organizations are increasingly favoring temporary hires, especially for project-based, short-term, and non-core positions like IT infrastructure administration, ERP skills, and software development.

According to a report by Careernet, there has been a significant change in the IT industry with 12-15 per cent of IT professionals now preferring temporary job roles instead of permanent positions. This pattern is becoming more popular as professionals are starting to view temporary positions as ways to enter well-known companies and expand their skills and experiences.

The research points out that Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Gurugram, and Mumbai have the largest number of temporary IT professionals.

Neelabh Shukla, CBO, Careernet, said, "Temporary hiring in the IT sector has huge opportunities that can be capitalised by both employers and employees. While professionals can gain flexibility and exposure, companies can access skilled professionals who suit their immediate, short-term, and project-basis requirements. This trend is reshaping the traditional approach to employment in the IT sector."

He added, "However, there is a need for concentrated efforts to bridge the gap between demand and supply of talent for the right talent in AI and cybersecurity. We are further anticipating a boost in demand for temporary IT roles in Q4 2024-25, with a focus on data, analytics, Salesforce, SAP, and digital skills."

AI and cybersecurity are among the new technologies with great potential, but there is a shortage of skilled workers.