US EditionAsking Eric: Manager’s Public Affair Causes Chaos at Small Office
UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – A Zety study found 32% of U.S. employees dated supervisors, with 94% of companies having formal policies addressing workplace romances.
- A small office experiences conflict when the president and his assistant, who are romantically involved, are recorded together late in the workplace.
- The situation escalated due to the couple's frequent multi-hour lunch breaks, consistent tardiness, and fear among colleagues of reporting due to small office dynamics and labels like 'not a team player.'
- One coworker confronted the president and assistant to stop their disruptive behavior, while other employees are distressed and debating whether to report to HR despite fearing the office shutdown.
- A survey conducted by Resume Genius revealed that 72 percent of employees choose not to report workplace romances to HR, while 38 percent express concerns about negative consequences if these relationships come to an end, underscoring common apprehensions surrounding office relationships.
- The company’s board has launched a formal investigation and the incident underscores the need for clear policies and transparency around workplace relationships to prevent morale and ethical issues.
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