How Do You Go About Office Romance?
• Read up on your company policy regarding office romance (if one exists). Some companies have “anti-fraternization policies” that prohibit or discourage dating your coworkers. You can ask your HR person what is and is not acceptable if the policies seem unclear. Beyond the explicit policies, you should also think about the company culture and how accepting your employer appears to be of office romances. While policies prohibiting dating may not withstand a court challenge, you should still be prepared to face the consequences (including termination) if you follow your heart and not the policy. • Take extra care when asking someone on a date or trying to initiate a relationship. The office is not a bar or singles club, so you shouldn’t try to “pick up on” someone at work. If you both have feelings for each other, they’ll become obvious eventually, but make sure that the feelings are mutual before you make a move; if they are not, back off and drop the subject immediately or you may fin
