If employees are having sex with each other? If employers try to stop them? The answer to the first question is that this issue is not to answer, because office romance is inevitable in any case. The answer to the second is more interesting. And due to the recent changes in the legal climate for companies, it is also more frightening. There is confusion in the midst of discussions romance office even as it attracts more and more attention due to the well-known examples such as the recent incident involving the CBS "Late Show with David Letterman" host. In contrast to some frequently misread signals, managers are not interested in eliminating employee dating. However, sexual relationships and romances to change the dynamics in the office of potentially problematic ways, presenting the legal issues such as allegations of sexual harassment and hostile work environment, and these issues need to be managed skillfully This article discusses the changes in the legal landscape and management regarding office romance, and explains that the experience of the company should take to avoid trouble. "Hide
by John A. Pearce Source: MIT Sloan Management Review 10 pages. Publication Date: April 1, 2010. Prod. #: SMR352-PDF-ENG
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