Workplace romance happens more often than most people realise.

While at its heart (no pun intended) it's a personal matter, companies today have obligations under legislation that affect how these relationships are managed.

When colleagues become romantically involved, there are ways to handle it that respect personal freedom while managing organisational risk.

This episode examines that tricky balancing act of respecting privacy with the current legal and ethical responsibilities of companies.

Key points in this episode include:

• The view of office romances from today's organisational perspective

• The importance of having a strong understanding of the law around this specific area

• Policies or guidelines that should be in place to manage office romances responsibly

• Effective strategies for communicating these relationship policies to staff

• The potential for a conflict of interest and the duty to prevent sexual harassment

• Recognising ethical red flags in relationships with significant power imbalances

• Navigating the risks associated with alcohol and off-site corporate events

Love in the workplace isn't just a plotline in your favourite drama. It's a reality many professionals navigate. Tune in for guidance.

Host: Belinda Zohrab, Regulation and Professional Standards lead, CPA Australia

Guest: Jodie Fox, employment lawyer and director of Worklogic, a consultancy firm that works with employers. She is also an honorary senior fellow of the University of Melbourne's Law School.

For more information, head to Worklogic's website and its page on LinkedIn.

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