Workplace 101: A Profiles Global Business Blog

Jeffrey Meyers researched and edited this article.

Coworkers and colleagues spend so much time together, often more time at work than at home. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, it’s helpful to recognize that office romances are difficult to avoid – it’s hard to intervene when there’s a spark. The most important concerns resulting from office romances are conflicts of interest and work distractions. The extent to which you can manage and minimize these problems will keep your operations running effectively and drama-free.