Impact of ‘Moonlighting’ on Employee Retention and Talent Acquisition practices in HR

There has recently been a surge on the debate of concept Moonlighting being ethical or unethical whether constitution deems it illegal not. simply emphasizes upon fact where individuals may work multiply jobs to enhance their sources income. With term ‘Moonlighting’ becoming popular nowadays and catching eyes - companies are framing strict policies around moonlighting, many top company owners have given out strong opinions perspectives moonlighting by employees. It become critical topic discussion for employees managers alike. On August 20, Wipro’s executive chairman Rishad Premji kicked off ongoing controversy over stating that taking up more than one job at time – will be termed as “cheating, plain simple”. He told Economic Times newspaper since sacked 300 who were found working its competitors side. Netizens took this event drastic measure, with some demanding clear explanations same. In contrast this, other prominent organization leads had completely different thought same agenda CP Gurnani, CEO Tech Mahindra responding straightforward support if benefits his in long run. also emphasized need changing adopting recent trends. This further led us ask primary question should ‘fireable’ offence how Talent Acquisition HR management team can deal lieu Employee Retention maintaining within organization. employee retention prone getting negatively impacted case sudden layoffs like these ones. Thus, research conducted below aims find industry dealing such challenge which pose serious threat organizations resources well operational functionalities. While nothing wrong keeping secondary they managing coping well. The employers not so keen supporting view. study we understand ways affected practices strategies this. We look what new generation freshers think about thus deliver results help needs current trends among freshers. To address observations I there cases IT sectors India, right after COVID, news headlines highlighting companies, caught mass firings. seen India accept trend learn alongside was viewed recruiters finding actively Human Resources benefit enhancing Acquisition, followed impacts Resources. better circulating surveys form questionnaires two groups participants Employees from various industries secondly few talent acquisition departments respective companies. sample size is respondents between age 18 25 above, divided into categories ‘Student’, ‘Fresher’, ‘Employed’ lastly ‘Managers’. division based idea would reasons why choose moonlight first place. highlight individual mapped data challenges TA faces while assessing candidates during interviews having very conscious attitude towards security following abrupt infrastructure. ideas only sector equally impacting well, along determining solutions make things easier less stressful both parties overall. aimed understanding ● Difference ‘Freelancing’ Candidate expectations Organizational demands applicants Challenges faced parties: Job aspirants. Perspectives aspirants Key takeaways field IT/Consulting/Software