The conventional wisdom on office romances has long been straightforward: Just don’t.
But just last week, a New York Times opinion piece, titled “Go On, Date Your Coworkers, encouraged it, and begs the question: Is workplace dating no longer taboo?
That’s the question we posed to D.V. Williams, chief people officer at Match Group, in the debut episode of Fortune Office Hours, a new series appearing in this newsletter and on video. As I mentioned this spring, we’re sourcing real workplace scenarios and asking top HR leaders to weigh in.
Transparency is key when it comes to office relationships, Williams says. Employees who wish to enter into one should understand their company’s policy and speak with HR about any disclosure requirements. Just as important, he says, is keeping any resulting “relationship drama” out of the office.
Would Williams’ advice be different if he didn’t work at Match, where relationships are core to its DNA?
