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Anonymous
07/04/20 at 8:40PM UTC
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Career Woman w/A Side Hustle

I am a sr. HR leader for a technology company. My role and career there are great. However, I have always known my purpose and earlier this spring, I decided to go ahead and pursue it! In my side company, I am a career coach who provides coaching services to individual clients, and diversity, inclusion and belonging consulting to small to mid-sized companies. QUESTION: I have not informed my employer of my company and I don't believe I need to. Is there a conflict of interest here?

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Nizah Bagares
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I'm the Write person for the job!
07/10/20 at 3:33AM UTC
I wonder why you felt your company does not need to know of your side hustle. Do you feel the company would not be as supportive? Would it be a toxic process? But either way, we want our side hustles to grow and thrive. I don't think it's possible without everyone in your life knowing that you're growing something important.
Anonymous
07/14/20 at 8:41PM UTC
This is such sage advice, Nizah! And yes, I don't believe the company (really, my boss) would be supportive. But you're so right --there's no growing and thriving without transparency. Thank you!
Anonymous
07/08/20 at 2:14AM UTC
Disclosing the information with your company is a better option. 1. They may advise you or give you some guidelines to follow. 2. This will help you to carry on with your side hustle with complete purpose and happiness, without feeling guilty of not informing your organization.
Anonymous
07/14/20 at 8:41PM UTC
This is the truth. Thank you so much!
ANGEL RILEY
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Public and Political Affairs Executive
07/07/20 at 6:48PM UTC
I was formerly an Ethics Officer with a defense and aerospace company. Considering you are in HR, this may be a perceived Conflict of Interest. I recommend disclosing your side hustle. If anything, the company may provide guidelines to follow to ensure you are not using the company for an unfair advantage or to gain clients. I wish you much success with your new business!
Anonymous
07/10/20 at 12:56AM UTC
Thanks for your advice, Angel!
Laura McCann
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Driving results through people engagement
07/07/20 at 5:42PM UTC
Great comments from everyone! Being transparent will give you more peace and allow you to get your hustle on!! Best of luck!
Anonymous
07/10/20 at 12:56AM UTC
Thanks, Laura! You are so right!
DeLisa Dawkins
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Real Estate Professional, Marketing Expert
07/06/20 at 3:56PM UTC
Disclosure may be an issue if your clients are within the firm that you re currently employed with. Tread carefully.
Anonymous
07/06/20 at 10:21PM UTC
Thanks, DeLisa. My clients are not within the company I'm currently employed. That I'd never do. Thanks so much for your advice.
Brooke Colquhoun-Lesslie
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International Liaison Officer, Sydney Australia
07/06/20 at 12:45PM UTC
Hi there, I too have a side hustle, nothing to do with my current work and committments. I believe it is best to be fully transparent and disclose your outside interests to HR so they understand that there is no threat to the organisation. By doing so you are also creating a trusting relationship with your workplace. Good luck with your decision.
Anonymous
07/06/20 at 10:21PM UTC
Truly great advice, Brooke. Appreciate you for taking the time to respond!
Anonymous
07/06/20 at 5:51AM UTC
I joined a company and kept some of my consulting clients. Full disclosure is the best way to go. Be prepared to explain, several times, what you are doing. I had 3 rounds with everyone from corporate communications to HR before I finally convinced them that my consulting work in a different industry was no threat to the company.
Anonymous
07/06/20 at 10:25PM UTC
Marne, this is very helpful, and great advice. Thank you, and thanks for taking the time to respond!
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07/05/20 at 1:51PM UTC
Some companies and most government employers require employees disclose other employment. This avoids any potential COI which is in everyone’s best interest.
Anonymous
07/06/20 at 10:20PM UTC
Thank you!
Carmen Orr
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HR Exec & Leadership Coach
07/05/20 at 12:46PM UTC (Edited)
I am a fellow sr HR leader with a tech company who has a side coaching business. Before launching my company I disclosed it to my employer and I highly recommend you do as well. It’s better to be transparent and avoid conflicts up front. And it’s equally important to avoid any perceived conflicts of interest. This way you protect yourself and your company. In my case, my company asked that I avoid coaching clients in the tech industry to ensure no conflicts arise. Best of luck wirh your business!
Anonymous
07/06/20 at 10:20PM UTC
Carmen, thank you so much. Great advice!
Aly Brine
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07/05/20 at 3:11PM UTC
I was an HR Consultant in oil and gas when I started my career coaching side hustle also. I disclosed it to my manager for the same reason, to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
Anonymous
07/06/20 at 10:24PM UTC
Great advice, Aly! Thank you!

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