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Skill Development Minister Warns Moonlighting Crackdowns Are Bound to Fail

Business
Published on 24 April 2026
Skill Development Minister Warns Moonlighting Crackdowns Are Bound to Fail

He says the workforce’s mindset has already shifted

Skill Development Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar cautioned that attempts to restrict moonlighting are likely to backfire. He argued today’s workforce has a fundamentally different mindset and companies should recognize and leverage this shift instead of ignoring it, suggesting that rigid policies could undermine worker aspirations and business outcomes.

  • Chandrasekhar calls moonlighting restrictions a risky move
  • He highlights a major shift in workers’ psychology today
  • Companies should adapt policies to leverage the change
  • Ignoring the mindset shift could hurt outcomes
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