HR Glossary

What is Moonlighting?

Working a second job or side business outside of regular employment hours, often without the primary employer's knowledge or explicit approval.

Why it matters in hiring

Moonlighting comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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