Guest: Vanessa Matsis-McCready, Vice President of HR Services and Associate General Counsel at Engage PEO
Has the perception of workplace romance evolved in recent years? What are some of the common challenges that HR teams still run into with romantic office relationships, and how can the introduction of ‘love contracts’ provide a practical, effective solution to HR teams looking to implementing workplace romance policies and best practices?
A recent SHRM article put it best in saying “for HR specialists and practitioners, navigating workplace romance is among their toughest assignments”. While romance in the workplace is far from a new trend, what we are seeing evolve are the perceptions and factors playing into modern day office relationships, and more importantly the policies that HR teams can put in place to better protect the organization and all of its team members, ensuring a safe and productive employment experience.
In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by Vanessa Matsis-McCready, Vice President of HR Services and Associate General Counsel at Engage PEO, to discuss what employers need to know about having an up-to-date, ‘Gen Z-proof’ love contract that establishes clear, realistic guidelines to building a practical workplace romance policy that protects both employers and employees.
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