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HR 360, Inc.
HR 360, Inc.

Office romance is becoming increasingly more common. But whether or not workplace romances lead to wedded bliss, they must be handled with care.

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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
www.hr360.com

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Office Romances

  • 2. The Downsides to Office Romance • Distraction • Can harm productivity of persons involved and colleagues • Perception of favoritism • Reputation: individuals organization
  • 3. The Downsides to Office Romance • Hard feelings after breakup • Stressful environment • Lost productivity • Loss of valued employees
  • 4. Sexual Harassment • Hostile work environment • Tangible employment action (firing/promotion/demotion) based on submitting to or refusing unwelcome sexual advances
  • 5. Other Illegal Behavior • Threats • Unwanted contact • Harassment/Stalking
  • 6. How to Minimize These Pitfalls • Policy on dating/personal relationships • Disruption to workplace won’t be tolerated • Prohibit relationships between direct reports
  • 7. How to Minimize These Pitfalls • Commitment to professionalism • Zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment, threats or intimidation