Types Of Office Romance and Work Place Relationships
“Every relationship in office is different and for same office romance are of different types, each of which are likely to have a different impact on business operations. Lets have a look at different work place relationships..”
Romance between Mentor / Supervisor and subordinates
These romance are often cited as among the most potentially damaging of workplace relationships. They are more likely to involve small business owners, who after all are usually the ultimate boss of a business enterprise.
Relationships between Peers in Office
Office romance between peers in a business or entry-level employees, do not have the same perils as boss/subordinates relationships. But they are obviously not without risk. Romances that end badly can result in a strained work atmosphere, loss of productivity and in some cases the departure of valued employees.
Romantic Flings in Office
Flings are basically short lived romantic entanglements. The repercussions can vary tremendously within a business, depending on the emotions and goals of the people involved, their ‘Post-Ling’ attitudes, and the degree to which the fling becomes common knowledge, either within the office or in their personal lives (Especially if a spouse is involved).
Long term Relationships
Most people – small business owners, managers, and employees enter into office romance hoping to build a long-term relationships with the other individual. In some cases, this does happens. “This relationships”, wrote Levesque is “The one everyone admires and hopes… will flourish into a permanent, meaningful bond”.
Extramarital Affairs
The fallout from extramarital affairs is often most deeply felt in the homes of those involved (Although they can often take a big toll in the office as well).
Extramarital affairs, when discovered, often result in the dissolution of marriages, which in turn can cause significant havoc in workers (or a business owners) relationships with children, living arrangements, state of mind, etc. Within the office, meanwhile such affairs ca cause considerable problems in terms of morale and productivity.
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