Married at Home . . ., Married at Work
Relationships and Valentine's Day seem to go together . . .
This week, Good Morning America's workplace contributor, Tory Johnson discussed the growing phenomenon of Workplace Spouses. This is not the traditional spouse but instead, the co-worker whom you know so well that the two of you can finish each other's sentences. The co-worker with whom you spend significantly more time than you do with your family. The co-worker who watches your back and you watch theirs.
For many of us these relationships are a positive and important part of our professional life. While most likely totally platonic, the relationship may still take on a depth rivaled only by marriage or a serious relationship. With the growing number of women in the workplace the chances of this relationship being with a member of the opposite sex is increasing and with that comes the potential red flag.
Most of these relationships remain at a positive, healthy and professional level but some may bloom into full-blown romances, some may become a threat to the "at home spouse" and some may be misinterpreted by co-workers. The key is to be sensitive to these potential issues without being paranoid; simply manage the relationship in an adult manner and remember where the boundries lie.
To read Tory Johnson's entire report click here: Workplace Spouses
Posted by Denise Knutson, Senior Consultant, The H.S. Group
This week, Good Morning America's workplace contributor, Tory Johnson discussed the growing phenomenon of Workplace Spouses. This is not the traditional spouse but instead, the co-worker whom you know so well that the two of you can finish each other's sentences. The co-worker with whom you spend significantly more time than you do with your family. The co-worker who watches your back and you watch theirs.
For many of us these relationships are a positive and important part of our professional life. While most likely totally platonic, the relationship may still take on a depth rivaled only by marriage or a serious relationship. With the growing number of women in the workplace the chances of this relationship being with a member of the opposite sex is increasing and with that comes the potential red flag.
Most of these relationships remain at a positive, healthy and professional level but some may bloom into full-blown romances, some may become a threat to the "at home spouse" and some may be misinterpreted by co-workers. The key is to be sensitive to these potential issues without being paranoid; simply manage the relationship in an adult manner and remember where the boundries lie.
To read Tory Johnson's entire report click here: Workplace Spouses
Posted by Denise Knutson, Senior Consultant, The H.S. Group
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