Side hustles might make for better employees
In this posting from the LinkedIn Agency Influencer program, PHD Melbourne’s Simon Lawson argues that the rise of second jobs might not be such a bad thing
When was the last time you read your employment contract?
Do you know what the “outside employment” clause says?
Most employment contracts have a clause like this, and for most employees, this clause is designed to prevent them from working for other enterprises or from carrying on their own businesses.
I totally agree with this. I ask all candidates if they have a side hustle or have ever run a startup or small business venture. I want people that have passion, drive and goals beyond our business walls. It keeps them sharp, motivated, broad-minded and entrepreneurial. I also have no issue allowing people to take time to work on personal projects or business ventures as reward and motivation to excel in our business.