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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 19 MIN

A Conversation about the Rise of Job Stacking in the Remote Workplace

from Work in Progress: Deep Dive

This research examines job stacking, a practice where remote employees covertly maintain multiple full-time roles simultaneously. The research explores how technological advancements and a decline in traditional workplace loyalty have fueled this trend, particularly within the tech sector. While workers gain financial security, the research highlights significant risks to organizational productivity, intellectual property, and personal mental health. To address this, the research suggests shifting toward outcome-based performance metrics and fostering more transparent company cultures. Ultimately, it argues that building authentic engagement and clear communication is more effective than intrusive surveillance for managing a distributed workforce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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