Name: 7 common questions about workplace romance
Uploaded: 2019-02-05T14:28:02Z
Duration: 5 min 41 s
Description: Should you date your coworker? Should workplace couples keep their relationships secret? And why are coworkers so often attracted to each other? Organizational psychologist Amy Nicole Baker shares the real answers to commonly asked questions about romance at the office.

Should you date your coworker? Should workplace couples keep their relationships secret? And why are coworkers so often attracted to each other? Organizational psychologist Amy Nicole Baker shares the real answers to commonly asked questions about romance at the office.

7 common questions about workplace romance

Romantic relationships at work are shaped by the boundaries between personal feelings and professional roles. Genuine connections between coworkers are often accepted, but secrecy or obvious power imbalances can breed distrust and harm careers. A recent study found employees dating their superiors were less likely to be promoted, even with equal credentials. Rather than banning romance, organizations should foster a culture where everyone is respected for their contributions, not their relationships.