Originally published: HR Leader, 24 November 2025
New research shows that many Australians are no longer relying on a single job to meet their needs, in the face of cost-of-living issues. However, workers are balancing these side hustles without sacrificing performance and productivity.
New research from global HR platform Remote, conducted by Pureprofile in July and which saw 1,002 Australian consumers surveyed, shows that Australians are balancing side hustles without sacrificing performance, which presents a trust-building opportunity for employers.
Why so many have hustles on the side
As cost-of-living pressures mount, Australians are turning to side hustles in unprecedented numbers, Remote said, with flexible work arrangements making this possible.
