Abstract
The existence of workplace relationships poses many consequences for professional organizations. There are many factors such as motive, age, gender, and workplace culture that impact how these complex relationships are perceived by other employees of the organization. These perceptions can have a major influence on employee engagement, workplace productivity, and general cohesiveness of the organization that can be essential to its success. A proper response from management in terms of policy development is crucial in dealing with this form of intimate relationship. The existence of relationships in the workplace is inevitable as they have become very popular locations to discover a significant other.
Highlights
Romantic relationships in the workplace have been a common occurrence for many years, and initially began following an increase of women in the workforce as a result of men leaving the country to fight in the World War (Adler & Quist, 2014, p. 329)
The presence of these intimate relationships within the workplace exist in a variety of forms depending on how exclusive the couple is, the publicity of the relationship or the policies that exist in regard to intimate relationships at work
In this paper I will discuss the implications that arise from this form of intimate relationship in the workplace and how multiple aspects of the organization and its employees are impacted by two co-workers entering a romantic relationship
Summary
Romantic relationships in the workplace have been a common occurrence for many years, and initially began following an increase of women in the workforce as a result of men leaving the country to fight in the World War (Adler & Quist, 2014, p. 329). The individuals involved in a WR often times are disproportionately affected by the consequences of the relationship as a result of their gender or position within the organization. The presence of these intimate relationships within the workplace exist in a variety of forms depending on how exclusive the couple is, the publicity of the relationship or the policies that exist in regard to intimate relationships at work. In this paper I will discuss the implications that arise from this form of intimate relationship in the workplace and how multiple aspects of the organization and its employees are impacted by two co-workers entering a romantic relationship
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