On September 11, Todd Horn and Hayley Klein published “Love on the Clock: 4 Tips for Managing Workplace Relationships” in HR Daily Advisor. The following is an excerpt:
From iconic on-screen couples to tangled webs of fictional workplace drama, office romances have long captured the public’s imagination. But these storylines reflect a very real dynamic that employers often face and must address.
Romantic relationships in the workplace are common and complicated, often bringing with them issues like favoritism, conflicts of interest, and even legal liability related to potential discrimination and harassment. Indeed, just like their fictional counterparts, real-life office romances can get messy fast, especially when power imbalances, breakups, or blurred boundaries come into play.
Here are four essential tips to help employers proactively navigate the complexities of personal relationships in the workplace.
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