Pay for performance: How India’s staffing model is getting a makeover

“Over the last couple of years, we have seen an output-based workforce model begin to take shape alongside the traditional general staffing model,” said Nitin Dave, chief executive officer (CEO) at Quess Staffing. “While general staffing has typically operated on a service-fee model linked to workforce deployment, companies across FMCD, logistics, e-commerce and agri-based sectors are increasingly looking at manpower solutions where commercial outcomes are linked to productivity or output.” Fast-moving consumer durables (FMCD) include long-lasting appliances like electronic items.