Quess launches blue-collar recruitment hubs to meet rise in labour demand

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Quess ensures that organizations secure the right calibre of skilled labour while simultaneously providing livelihood opportunities for job seekers. From production line workers to engineers, Quess enables factories to optimize their processes by supplying the requisite workforce," Quess said in a statement.The manufacturing industry, which currently employs 20% of India's workforce, is expected to experience a 4% jump in its compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2023 and 2028.

The sector is also poised to expand its contribution to the country's GDP to 25% by 2025, from 16-17% currently.Quess Corp, which has seen an uptick in the hiring of the manufacturing sector workforce, with over 67,000 associates employed in this domain in 2024, up from 44,000 in 2023, aims to inspire first-time workers to explore opportunities in manufacturing by offering spot job interviews and immediate job offers in these satellite job hubs.Quess plans to establish 15 Jobspot centres this year, which will offer employment to over one lakh entry-level and experienced blue-collar workers within thirty minutes. The centres will provide access to formal employment, skill development, and social security benefits during their tenure with the company."We are well-positioned to understand the needs of the industry, and with Jobspot by Quess, we aim to enhance the efficiency of recruitment for the sector," said Lohit Bhatia, president of Quess Workforce Management.