Why More Companies Should Encourage Their Employees to Freelance

Forbes observes that more and more businesses are recognizing the benefits of not just hiring gig workers, but also allowing their employees to freelance. First of all, employers report, freelancing creates an environment that promotes self-development. By going this route, businesses are also showing they're honoring newer concepts of work and, thus, cultivating staff loyalty. Freelancing also enables employees to groom themselves for career advancement. And while employers can certainly put security measures in place, bosses should know that the vast majority of those who freelance on the side are not interested in sharing privileged company information or otherwise behaving badly.