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Office Romance / Work place romance?
The development of interpersonal relationships at work is inevitable. After all, many men and women spend most of their weekday hours together. And, the office remains one of the best places where employees can find a potential mate who shares similar life goals and attitudes.
However,some relationships can spell disaster for a workplace. Those include extramarital affairs and a romance between a boss and subordinate. They can disrupt the office, harm teamwork and lower morale.
But... what?... if the relationship goes bad. Sometimes bitterness will result leading the couple to feud and force co-workers to take sides. In some cases, the breakup could lead to sexual harassment charges & especially where a supervisor and subordinate are involved.
Apart from these points... Bad mouthing or gossip about anyone, especially business associates, clients or customers... Anything you would not want repeated on the evening news or read about in a newspaper... The sexual prowess of your romantic partner as well as any former sexual liaisons.... Business topics that are unethical or indiscreet...
Problems in having relationships within your office people... Dating colleagues: Rivalry and competition may harm the relationship. Uncomfortable situations may arise after the breakup when career advancement issues come into play.... Dating Subordinates: False accusations of favoritism may arise, as well as accusations of sexual harassment after the breakup... Dating Bosses: False accusations of favoritism may arise. You may get FIRED after the breakup.
So... ensure that the relationship will last without interfering in the office. Finally...one should also consider the consequences of breaking up with a colleague before beginning the relationship.
Do.. Comment & rate***readers...
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