The risks of romance in the workplace

04/09/2025 12 min
The risks of romance in the workplace

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The workplace has long been the place where people meet, mingle, and date... even marry. According to a 2023 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, nearly one in three employees has been in a romantic relationship with a coworker.But there's been a dramatic shift in workplace culture in recent years... and a greater understanding of workplace power imbalances. This week, the head of the world's biggest food company, Nestle, was sacked after he failed to disclose his relationship with a subordinate.So, what factors are in play when you mix romance and the workplace?