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Romance in the workplace

p Romance in the Workplace

Romance in the workplace may be an exciting idea for most people but it is something that , if not companies or employers . It seems unavoidable , especially for those who spend more time at work than in their homes . They feel that the workplace becomes the only venue for them to find romantic relationships . Being romantically involved with someone 's boss subordinate , or colleague may cause legal problems for some and may even lead to public embarrassment . An example would be if one is forced to testify against

a lover who is involved in a corporate scandal (Houston 2005 . Another problem would be an employee 's low productivity due to an affair that ended on a sour note . A romantic involvement between co-workers who are both single is one thing , but affairs wherein one or both parties are married is an entirely different matter . Aside from the moral implications of illicit affairs , these may also cause damage to the reputation of the company . An angry spouse could show up unannounced and wreak havoc in the workplace . A lawsuit arising from such an incident is inevitable , which may then cause negative publicity for the company

I am against workplace romance because I believe that it is never appropriate to mix business with pleasure . It is okay if the parties involved in such a relationship are able to be productive and competitive in their work . It is even better if they are able...

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