Employees have jobs on the side — and it’s hurting your business

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Scared of pandemic layoffs, many employees picked up freelance work to supplement their full-time salary — but it’s hurting their job performance.

Three out of four employees are interested in pursuing a side hustle during the pandemic, according to a survey by Paychex, a human capital management firm. Of those employees, 59% are doing another job on the side and 32% are spending work hours on their side projects.

Kayla Webster
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Kayla Webster is a freelance writer based in New York City.


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