ROMANTIC RELATIOSHIPS IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

ROMANCE IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Jennifer and Sean joined a big multinational firm 3 years ago.

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What are romantic relationships in the work environment?

Romantic relationships in the work environment are when two members of the same organisation develop a relationship with mutual attraction like romance. (Pierce et al...)

The development of Romantic relationships in the work environment and causes

According to Shelley Frost, Demand media. Romantic  relationship in the work environment develop due to the long hours people stay in the office rather than any other place, people turned to interact more with their fellow employees. They gradually get attracted to the others at the work environment making it possible to develop romantic relationships. In workplace people grow bonds with their co-workers during lunch meetings

Advantages of romantic relationships in a work environment

·       Energise workplace moral- people when are involved in the work place they become happier and be proactive at all the times.

·        Motivate employees because workplace romances are often viewed in a negative way, so the individuals involve they work hard to prove other colloquies wrong.

·        Creativity and innovation are aspects associated with attitudes because co-workers in a relationship spend a lot of time together both in and out of the workplace, so they discuss now approaches a techniques to completing projects together.

·      Improve teamwork, communication and cooperation, a couple’s relationship can provide further communication channels within the workplace especially if the individuals are members of different department, they become comfortable with each other

Disadvantages of romantic relationships in a work environment

·         According to psychological research romantic relationships in a work environment can be a serious threats to your behaviour and performance as an employee.

·         It can affect your relationship with the workers.

·         Destruct you from all your tasks.

·         Romantic relationships can cause favouritism to take place in a work environment.

Apparently it seems like in the work environment that is where we find our soul mates, but the work policy forbid that due to the potential conflicts and legal repercussions that may arise from liaison. What is your input about this situation your feelings and opinion.

For more information take a look at this book to be safe in the work environment and have a better knowledge. “Salvaggio, Amy Nicole, and Streich Michelle (April 2011). “Why do fools fall in love (At work?) “. Journal of Applied Social Psychology.