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In the name of love – managing workplace relationships

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HR and legal experts weigh in on the ramifications of rules, compliance, and enforcement regarding romance in the workplace, especially when a subordinate is involved.

Companies firing their CEOs for office romances is not just an expression of discomfort with consensual relationships in the workplace. As legal and human resources professionals characterize it, it represents a belief that CEOs are typically breaking corporate policy when they have a relationship with a subordinate.

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