'Double dipping' | Microsoft's ex-HR exec champions workers having two jobs - is he right?

Of the many taboos rarely discussed within the workplace, few are as divisive as the concept of operating two jobs.

Of course, the knee jerk reaction for many is that an employee dividing their time, efforts and dedication between two employers is a net negative. After all, how can a worker truly contribute to your culture if they’re also part of another?

However, of course when digging into the issue, it’s far more complex than this simple assessment. For example, if, like any of the bottom third of earners within the UK, you cannot afford to cover your overheads in the current cost-of-living crunch, there’s little choice but to find an alternative source of income.

There’s also the rise of the gig economy to consider. Especially in creative industries, or the service industry, businesses are more invested in employing freelancers to work on limited contracts than ever before. Around half a million people within the UK currently earn an income via the gig economy, according to recent data from the CIPD. If working multiple jobs is an issue for your business, does that limit access to freelancers too?