The trend of employees holding multiple remote jobs, known as polygamous working or being 'overemployed,' has surged due to the flexibility offered by remote work. While it isn't illegal, it poses risks such as burnout and potential breaches of contract. Social media platforms have become sources for tips on managing these roles, allowing employees to maintain several jobs, sometimes with overlapping meetings. However, experts caution about the dangers of this practice, including legal ramifications and impacts on workplace trust and productivity.
Moonlighting in this way can have serious consequences. It's not just about reduced productivity; there's a real risk of employee burnout, misuse of company resources, data security breaches and overall erosion of trust in the workplace.
The practice has boomed since the Covid pandemic triggered a rise in working from home, creating an opportunity for shrewd employees to take on multiple remote roles - sometimes as many as three or four at once.
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