Workplace Romance and the HR Policy Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Company Culture

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If you’ve ever felt that uncomfortable tension in the office, the kind where side-eyes replace handshakes and Slack DMs feel a little too flirty, you’re not alone.

In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh take on the complex, messy, and all-too-common issue of workplace romance. Let’s face it: company culture is fragile. When power dynamics enter the dating scene at work, the ripple effects can wreck team productivity, damage workplace trust, and tank morale faster than bad coffee in the break room. Whether you’re dealing with an executive “secretly” dating someone two levels down or you’re just tired of the workplace gossip that comes from romantic entanglements, this episode is your reality check.

We break down why ignoring workplace romance is a failure in ethical leadership, how favoritism at work undermines fairness and performance, and what a strong HR policy and consistent disclosure policy should look like. We explore the line between healthy employee relations and toxic entanglements, how to set and enforce professional boundaries without sounding like the "love police," and when to separate employees in relationships without making it punitive. Plus, we show how transparency in leadership and clear leadership boundaries help shape a strong, healthy business culture.

With real-life examples, candid humor, and tactical advice, Chrissy (the HR whisperer) and Josh (the operations realist) bring balance to this heated topic. They’ll help you turn potential office drama into an opportunity to reinforce your values, improve communication at work, and build a culture where both connection and professionalism thrive.

Your people are human. Your policies should be too.

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