Office Romances

Office Romances

The Downsides to Office Romance• Distraction • Can harm productivity of

persons involved and colleagues

• Perception of favoritism• Reputation: individuals

organization

The Downsides to Office Romance• Hard feelings after

breakup

• Stressful environment

• Lost productivity

• Loss of valued employees

Sexual Harassment • Hostile work environment

• Tangible employment action

(firing/promotion/demotion)

based on submitting to or refusing unwelcome sexual advances

Other Illegal Behavior• Threats

• Unwanted contact

• Harassment/Stalking

How to Minimize These Pitfalls

• Policy on dating/personal relationships

• Disruption to workplace won’t be tolerated

• Prohibit relationships between direct reports

How to Minimize These Pitfalls

• Commitment to professionalism

• Zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment, threats or intimidation

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