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Business Lunch
The Ethics of Outsourcing Yourself
Jul 5, 2024
Exploring the ethics of employees outsourcing their jobs, the podcast discusses the legal, ethical, and practical implications. They touch on deception, liability, and the value of transparency. The hosts debate the rise of 'shadow standards' and offer insights on building teams ethically.
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- Employees are outsourcing their jobs, acting as mini-agencies, revealing potential deception and ethical dilemmas.
- Shadow employment poses legal risks by breaching contracts, exposing IP, and lacking transparency, risking employer trust.
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Employees Outsourcing their Jobs to Multiple Individuals
Employees are outsourcing parts of their jobs to other individuals, creating a network of stand-ins responsible for various job aspects like creative work or content creation. Some employees have been found managing multiple jobs simultaneously by outsourcing tasks, leading to questions about the ethical implications of such practices and whether employers are aware. The issue raises concerns regarding the quality of work produced, the lack of transparency with employers, and potential legal liability.
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