ManpowerGlobal Plans to Increase India Headcount By 15-20 Percent

"India clearly has some challenges from the economic growth perspective as we see some off-sourcing or outsourcing become saturated. But when we look at from the global economic perspective, 2014 has good promise," Joerres added.

Joerres further noted contract staffing plays a significant role in providing employment and removing poverty in the world. This industry needs more government support by amending age old labour laws across the world.

Flexible staffing is gaining momentum in the world due to complex business situations in the fast changing world.

There exists a huge imbalance between available still sets versus actual demand. These two factors calls for more focus on up skilling the workforce and adapt flexible work force solutions by corporates across the world, he added.

ManpowerGroup provides innovative workforce solutions and services in over 80 countries and is a fortune 500 company with revenues exceeding $ 21 billion.

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