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The Cost of Speed: Examining the Trade-Offs Between Wage Structures and Job Stability in Quick Commerce

Author(s) Alyssa Baveja
Country India
Abstract The rapid growth of quick commerce (Q-commerce) has revolutionized retail and logistics by providing on-demand delivery services within minutes. However, this accelerated model presents significant challenges regarding wage structures, job stability, and worker well-being. This paper examines the trade-offs between speed, wage models, and job security in Q-commerce. It explores various compensation structures, including task-based pay, incentive-driven wages, and surge pricing, analyzing their effects on income stability and employee retention. Additionally, the study investigates job stability concerns, highlighting high attrition rates, worker exploitation risks, and the impact of non-permanent contracts on financial security. Furthermore, the paper discusses the psychological and physical strain imposed by speed-driven service models, drawing from literature on burnout, workplace injuries, and overall well-being. The findings emphasize the need for sustainable employment practices, regulatory frameworks, and ethical consumerism to balance the economic efficiency of Q-commerce with fair labor policies. The study concludes by recommending wage transparency, minimum pay regulations, and improved social protections to ensure a more equitable and sustainable future for workers in the sector.
Keywords Quick commerce, Q-commerce, wage structures, job stability, task-based pay, worker well-being, labor policies, gig economy, income volatility, employment contracts, burnout, ethical consumerism, regulatory frameworks.
Field Business Administration
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-03-29
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