Workplace romance
What are your thoughts on romance on the work place? Now let me warn you from the get go, today's post is not about affairs on the workplace or any kind of that convoluted stuff. This is purely dedicated to young (or not so young) and single professionals who are dealing with life on the workplace.
When I first entered the corporate world I remember spending most of my waking hours at the office, surrounded by the members of my team. For some folks, it was very difficult to maintain a successful relationship outside of the office simply because we were working into the night daily and sometimes on weekends. As a result, it was not uncommon to see relationships develop between colleagues from time to time. On the surface there is truly nothing wrong with this, however the issue arises when the productivity on the workplace gets affected.
Companies have put policies in place to address these on the job relationships primarily to prevent loss of work place productivity and to promote professionalism and fairness. For example, using relationships to manipulate or posture for career advancement are just two of the major driving factors for such policies. I have heard of on the job relationships that turned sour, which lead to unwanted scenes at the office, resulting in resignations or firings. But to bring balance to the conversation, I have personally witnessed relationships that turned out perfectly fine.
My advice is that if you find yourself in a relationship with a colleague:
Make sure that no workplace rules are being violated (especially those related to fraternizing at the office)
Keep it under wraps. Ok I know it would not be entirely possible, but do not go making public announcements. Keep them guessing.
Leave personal issues outside of the office.
If you don't have already have a workplace relationship, a suitor or a potential suitor then abstain. Why? Because we are humans and the previous point turns out to be more of an ideal than a reality
I close with this, relationships happen. I have no five or ten step guide to romance at the workplace, but the universal measuring stick that indicates that if it is the right thing is, are you still being productive? If you can handle it, by all means go for it, but keep in mind the primary reason for going to the office every day.
Until next time remember,
As long as you have life, you should live it to your fullest potential.
What are your thoughts on romance on the work place? Now let me warn you from the get go, today's post is not about affairs on the workplace or any kind of that convoluted stuff. This is purely dedicated to young (or not so young) and single professionals who are dealing with life on the workplace.
When I first entered the corporate world I remember spending most of my waking hours at the office, surrounded by the members of my team. For some folks, it was very difficult to maintain a successful relationship outside of the office simply because we were working into the night daily and sometimes on weekends. As a result, it was not uncommon to see relationships develop between colleagues from time to time. On the surface there is truly nothing wrong with this, however the issue arises when the productivity on the workplace gets affected.
Companies have put policies in place to address these on the job relationships primarily to prevent loss of work place productivity and to promote professionalism and fairness. For example, using relationships to manipulate or posture for career advancement are just two of the major driving factors for such policies. I have heard of on the job relationships that turned sour, which lead to unwanted scenes at the office, resulting in resignations or firings. But to bring balance to the conversation, I have personally witnessed relationships that turned out perfectly fine.
My advice is that if you find yourself in a relationship with a colleague: