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Living Double Life as a Slasheur: The New Work Trend on the Block
Ever heard of a slasheur? It's the modern-day, multi-tasking workforce juggling a day job and freelance activities. But it's not a new concept, thanks to the pandemic, it's been growing in popularity. Let's take a look at how Forvis Mazars is embracing this workstyle.
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"Slashing" the boundaries between work and passion – Forvis Mazars has been on board since 2020. After the pandemic shook the job market, they decided to drop the clause forbidding employees from moonlighting. "We removed a clause prohibiting multiple professional activities," says Charlotte Gouiard, Director of Recruitment and Employer Branding. "We have a non-compete clause, but accept multi-activity outside the firm."
This progressive approach caters to the younger generation's desire for purpose-driven work. Employees get the chance to embark on personal projects without jeopardizing their 9-5. "This removes an obstacle for an entire generation that dreams of working on meaningful jobs," comments Charlotte.
"Side hustle": balancing a day job and an entrepreneurial adventure
Forvis Mazars currently counts about 15 "declared" slasheurs in a mix of sectors – executive coaches, restaurant managers, YouTubers, influencers, speakers, therapists, high-level athletes, wine producers, and taxidermists selling their creations online.
Sébastien Binet, a change management consultant, is one of them. Apart from his job at Mazars Forvis, he has managed an amateur handball club for over a decade. He devotes around 25 hours a week to the club, which has helped him become more organized in his professional life. "All the experiences I've gained from the club have helped me improve my efficiency," he shares. "I'm driven by the human adventure, the collective." Plus, an opportunity led him to open a restaurant, L'impro, with his brother and a friend in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Yvelines) last November.
Sébastien contributes to the management, the business plan, and occasionally provides service on Friday evenings if needed. "I can't imagine living without multiple roles – it stimulates me," he says. His management appreciates his versatility. "The richness of the firm lies in the ability to discuss our personal projects, and the support for personal development," he adds.
Owning a piece of the pie: understanding employee shareholding
To accommodate their slasheurs, Forvis Mazars assigns each one the responsibility to avoid exploitation. "Our role is to balance their full-time work with their second activity," says Charlotte Gouiard. So far, none of their employees have walked away from their permanent positions to launch their ventures. The side hustles are generally not highly profitable. "We arrange flexible working hours when necessary." These inspiring stories persist because they're multifaceted.
Build your own empire: swipe right for business creation
To nurture the slasheurs, Forvis Mazars is there to guide the way. From EURL to auto-entrepreneur, they offer a simplified, quick process to create your own company.
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- Perks of being a Slasheur: Enjoy multiple income streams, increased autonomy, and a broader range of skills, but face time management challenges and potential legal issues.
- Risks of being a Slasheur: Tax obligations can be complex, and burnout is a real risk. Managing multiple roles might lead to blurred professional identities. But if done right, slasheuring can provide financial stability, personal fulfillment, and professional growth.
- The new work trend, slasheurs, has gained popularity, as seen in the approach of Forvis Mazars, a company embracing this lifestyle since 2020 by removing a clause prohibiting employees from moonlighting.
- Slasheurs work in various sectors such as executive coaching, restaurant management, and even taxidermy, balancing their day jobs with entrepreneurial ventures like owning restaurants or selling products online.
- Not all side hustles are highly profitable, but Forvis Mazars accommodates its slasheurs by assigning them the responsibility to avoid exploitation and arranging flexible working hours when necessary.
- Forvis Mazars also supports slasheurs in business creation, offering a simplified process to create their own companies, whether it be an EURL or an auto-entrepreneurship.
