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The Week: Experts Want More Debate on Moonlighting Before it is Shunned Completely

Oct 3, 2022

Cyware's Prerna Kohli said, “Moonlighting has garnered attention because it is a violation of the employment agreement and [creates] a reasonable degree of risk to the proprietary information and the operating model of the employer. Companies must deploy security tools and techniques to detect and prevent risks associated with moonlighting, such as data leakage and abuse of intellectual property. Beyond policy measures, HR leaders must maintain clear communication with all employees to avoid conflicts or a drop in performance. Recruitment practices should also be reevaluated to highlight high-risk profiles during the hiring process.”