What's love got to do with it? Quite a lot, actually. To answer Tina Turner's proverbial question, current research on workplace romance was reviewed. If it's just about sex, a dalliance, an extramarital affair, or a relationship to move an individual up the career ladder, co-workers and companies tend to frown on love relationships in the office.
Dealing With Romantic Relationships in the Workplace
By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy , Privacy Policy , and our Terms of Service. I run a small company and am wondering what the consequences are of starting up a romantic relationship with one of my employees, and how it will affect my business and relationship with other employees. I know romantic relationships with people who work under you are discouraged, however why are they discouraged? It is a very risky business. Other employees may end up resentful and there will be a drop of productivity if so.
Managing: How to manage employees who are dating each other
In the ever-busy world of entrepreneurial business, we are always at work or thinking about work. Where else are we going to meet people who share our interests? Should we date our co-workers or allow our employees to date each other? How do we keep it from interfering with work? Changes in the workplace have made romances between co-workers inevitable.
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