Is moonlighting (side job/side hustle) having a positive or adverse effect on employees’ mental health?

Getting better Work satisfaction? This question has not been answered. Therefore, job stress and job satisfaction have always been an issue for organizations and Opening all over the world.

Sometimes work stress is excessive because it creates a negative and positive relationship between the individual and the environment. When a person feels that work stress is excessive, physical and mental health problems can occur.

Speaking about how moonlighting (side job/hustle) has a positive or adverse effect on employees’ mental health, Anil Agarwal, CEO and co-founder of IaaS firm InCruiter, shared in an interview with HT Lifestyle: “Neither the moonlighting or the debate surrounding it is new. However, the current scenario requires a deeper reflection on the subject. While there is no denying that off-duty hours belong to the individual and are best used for personal use. However, it is also a concern for the human resources department. ”

He stated: “HR concerns are not limited simply to the security of company data and the knowledge that activities such as moonlighting can put them at risk. The general welfare of employees. Human resources devices their policies to ensure that employees remain physically and mentally fit for work. Some companies have a five or even four day work schedule for this purpose. An employee working for a few extra dollars may compromise her own well-being and the expectations of the company.”

Raj Tanwar, Advantage Club’s head of human resources, revealed: “There are always two sides to a coin. Moonlight has a strong attraction to him, but he also has some minor impacts. On the one hand, moonlighting provides an opportunity to fulfill the dreams of employees and not just as a means to earn money, that is, there are many people with different passions but due to pressure from parents, they adopt another career. So if you want to live your dreams again today and can earn some money, why not?

He added: “It adds up to making a great place to work and enhances engagement and helps happiness. On the other hand, especially in the softer aspects, mental and physical exhaustion is very likely at times. So we need to provide excellent support on factors like wellness and educate on how to balance it or deal with health impacts as deemed appropriate. Moonlighting can be used to your advantage to build a strong EVP and stand out as an employer of choice. It is in your hand if you see it as a threat or as an opportunity”.