The new research shows that the majority of U.S. workers who are currently in a workplace romance say that their relationship has an extremely positive or positive impact on their professional lives—specifically their: overall mood at work (85%), motivation at work (83%), sense of belonging at work (83%), commitment to their organization (81%), and work/life balance (80%).
“We know that out our work affects our lives and our livelihoods, as this new research proves that workers are finding true connections in the workplace resulting in long-lasting relationships,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM president and CEO. “While the data shows overwhelmingly positive outcomes, it is still incredibly important that organizations have guidelines and policies in place – not to interfere with the relationships, but to protect employees from favoritism, retaliation, and incidents of sexual harassment.”
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