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You recently learned that two of your direct reports have been spending a lot of time together outside of work. You suspect that it is more than a friendship, and are concerned that the relationship could have a negative impact on their work. What should you do? |
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In addition to the financial risk of collecting paychecks from the same source, couples who work for the same company may be the subject of office gossip, have conflicts of interest, have trouble shifting gears at home, and face uncomfortable situations if there is a breakup.
CareerJournal.com offers the following advice to employers:
- Employers should put their workplace romance policies in writing.
- Employers should advise employees of the potential pitfalls of office romance, especially sexual harassment claims.
- Supervisors should be prohibited from dating subordinates.
- Companies should discourage displays of affection in the workplace.
- Office-cooler sweethearts should understand the potential for retaliation if the relationship ends.
Source: When Love and Work Collide: Careerjournal.Com Says Companies Should Set “Workplace Romance” Ground Rules;, http://www.CareerJournal.com. |
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