Free Workplace Relationships Policy

Your employees spend a lot of their time together during working hours, meaning that sometimes a workplace relationship can form. But there are risks that are posed to both the employer and employee - for example unfair treatment or favouritism.

So it's vital you're managing workplace relationships in your company correctly. Download our workplace relationships guide today and ensure compliance.

What is a workplace relationship?

Relationships in the workplace are connections between either two employees. This is often friendly, but can sometimes turn into a romantic relationship.

This can cause issues further down the line - especially if the relationship ends on a sour note. Friction and harassment are two of the negatives that can come relationships in the workplace.

One way of managing workplace relationships is to create a workplace relationships policy. This policy makes it clear what needs to happen should a relationship start in your company. Our experts have put together a relationships in the workplace guide, ready for you to download - making it easy to manage the situation.

What is a workplace relationships policy?

A workplace relationships policy is a guideline set out by the company outlining rules and expectations on romantic relationships between employees.

In essence, it makes clear what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour between employees that are in a relationship, For example, bias or conflicts of interest.

Do you need a workplace relationships policy?

Although not a legal requirement, having a workplace relationships policy in place will prove advantageous when managing workplace relationships in your company.

But if you're unsure where to start with yours, download our workplace relationships guide - and contact our HR consultants today for expert advice.

What should a workplace relationships policy include?

A workplace relationships policy should include any rules and expectations you have for any employees that are in a romantic relationship. Include but not limited to:

• Disclosure.
• Behaviour expectations.

Download our free relationships in the workplace guide today to learn everything that should be included in your policy. And contact us today, we will craft an expert workplace relationships policy for your company.

Download your free relationships at the workplace guide now

It's important you're managing workplace relationships in your business correctly, but you may now know how. Our qualified team have put together a relationships in the workplace guide - ready for you to download.

If after downloading our workplace relationships guide you still need advice, our teams provide 24/7 HR advice which is available 365 days a year. We take care of your business needs when you work with our HR experts. An expert will even create a workplace relationships policy for you to use.

Peninsula also offers documentation services, handbooks and policies to suit your needs and stay compliant. Want to find out more? Contact us on 0800 028 2420 and book a free consultation with a qualified HR consultant today.