THE TIMES: The side-hustle phenomenon

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As flexible working in all its forms becomes increasingly common over the next five years though, Sir Cary Cooper, professor of organisational psychology and health at the Alliance Manchester Business School, believes it makes sense for companies to embrace rather than block change, which is likely to happen anyway.

“The majority of employees won’t want to side-hustle in the short term at least, but employers shouldn’t just turn a blind eye to the situation,” he says. “They need to think about it and take a positive approach. The psychological contract between employers and employees involves both sides getting something out of the situation, so it’s better for everyone to be transparent, open and upfront.”