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Relationships at work

Workplace relationships are common, given the amount of time that colleagues can spend together while at work.

However, a personal relationship at work can result in problems, and many employers choose to have a policy on relationships at work. These should strike a balance between employees’ right to a private life and the employer’s right to protect its business interests.

The policy could stress that employees must not allow a personal relationship with a colleague to influence their conduct at work, and include a requirement to disclose to the employer any work relationship that may give rise to a conflict of interest. Line managers can be given guidelines on managing personal relationships at work.


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    by Henry Lee 10 Jul 2020

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    Please don’t Zoom me just because you’re bored

    by Natalie Gordon 17 Jun 2020
    by Natalie Gordon 17 Jun 2020

    We’ve all encountered them: the lengthy video meeting that appeared to have no purpose, or could have been condensed into...

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    Are wearable devices the answer to social distancing in workplaces?

    by Ashleigh Webber 26 May 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 26 May 2020

    Could wearable devices that alert workers when they are not adhering to social distancing guidelines help employers bring staff back...

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    Acas chief: Why kindness is key at times like these

    by Susan Clews 19 May 2020
    by Susan Clews 19 May 2020

    Acas chief executive Susan Clews outlines some of the key points from its new mental health guidance and highlights some...

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    Return to work: will hot desking go cold?

    by Ashleigh Webber 7 May 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 7 May 2020

    Hot desking could well be discouraged as lockdown eases. But it goes hand-in-hand with flexible working. How can this be resolved?

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    Is it time for specific anti-bullying legislation?

    by Bina Patel 12 Mar 2020
    by Bina Patel 12 Mar 2020

    There are a few avenues available to employees wishing to seek legal redress after being bullied in the workplace, but...

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    Save the Children’s handling of harassment complaints ‘let down’ staff

    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Mar 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Mar 2020

    The way Save the Children UK handled harassment allegations made against senior employees had a “corrosive impact” on its internal...

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    Four ways HR can handle ‘brilliant jerks’

    by Jan Schwarz 2 Mar 2020
    by Jan Schwarz 2 Mar 2020

    Putting up with toxic employees risks damage in the form of churn and lost productivity, no matter how 'brilliant' they are.

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    How stopping rudeness in its tracks can make work a safer place

    by Dr Chris Turner 18 Feb 2020
    by Dr Chris Turner 18 Feb 2020

    Uncivil and rude behaviour seems to be increasing in the workplace, making it difficult to confront difficult situations. But a...

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    Timpson employee who threatened to ‘shoot’ colleague was unfairly dismissed

    by Ashleigh Webber 29 Jan 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 29 Jan 2020

    A Timpson employee who threatened to “shoot” a colleague was unfairly dismissed because of the way the company handled the...

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    Whistleblowing nurse awarded £127,000 following dismissal

    by Ashleigh Webber 13 Dec 2019
    by Ashleigh Webber 13 Dec 2019

    A whistleblower who complained that staff at an NHS trust were being bullied and not given proper breaks has been...

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    How to avoid Christmas conflict at work

    by Anna Shields 3 Dec 2019
    by Anna Shields 3 Dec 2019

    December can be a busy and fraught time in the workplace. How should managers deal with the stresses and strains of the season and avoid conflict in the office?

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    Remote workers ‘should spend at least two days in office’

    by Ashleigh Webber 11 Nov 2019
    by Ashleigh Webber 11 Nov 2019

    A study finds that while remote working is linked to positive wellbeing, it has little effect on stress and productivity.

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    McDonald’s CEO leaves firm after workplace romance

    by Adam McCulloch 4 Nov 2019
    by Adam McCulloch 4 Nov 2019

    Steve Easterbrook contravened company values with consensual romantic relationship with colleague.

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    Future workplaces should offer an improved ‘human experience’

    by Ashleigh Webber 3 Oct 2019
    by Ashleigh Webber 3 Oct 2019

    Employers should think less about new technology and more about improving the “human experience” when considering the future of work,...

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