IBM India warns workers against moonlighting, says client assets put at risk

IBM has warned its Indian employees against moonlighting, saying it leads to a “conflict of interest” since critical client data and commercial assets could be put at risk.

IBM India managing director Sandip Patel, in an internal memo to employees, said “…while an IBMers’ time outside of work is their own, it also requires them to avoid engaging in activities that create a conflict of interest”, adding, “…if you advance a personal interest, whether directly or indirectly, at the expense of IBM’s interest, it is treated as serious conflict of interest and violation of trust”, as per The Economic Times.