Managing workplace romance

Before the arrival of Covid-19 made home working the norm, the workplace was often viewed as a hub for budding romances, with statistics indicating that around 24% of people have confessed to having had relations with a co-worker at some point.

This is perhaps of little surprise, given that such a large part of our lives are spent at work. But while it might all seem like harmless fun on the surface, it is important to understand just how ill-advised a workplace romance is.

However, having a romantic relationship with a colleague can impact not only the participants’ careers but also the wider business. Here we discuss how to best protect all those concerned from the possible drawbacks of workmates pursuing passion while at work.