Employers at risk as staff increasingly seek second incomes

Research carried out by the insurance intermediary among 169 HR professionals found that 85% of employers believe there is more risk for the primary employer when employees are working in another job.  Partners& stated that an employee juggling two or more jobs is more likely to be distracted, tired, or burnt out, and the possibility of increased absence from their primary employment should also be considered. Other risks include employees using their primary employer's equipment and facilities whilst working in a second job, reputational risks, or even conflicts of interest between t...