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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Sex and the workplace
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With all of the current talk about the Sex and the City movie, let’s explore sexually charged work atmospheres. We’ve all heard the stories- I have a friend whose co-workers have changed spouses, changed sexual orientations and have been caught having sex in the parking lot- right under the security camera. It’s a highly successful business, but staff relations resemble something straight out of a Lifetime movie.
Are there more hook-ups at your workplace than at a singles bar? Does the relationship drama affect workplace morale and does it distract you or your co-workers from doing your job successfully? Finally, does it make a difference if the guilty parties are your bosses? If you missed this week’s Office Coach column by Mary McIntyre she has a very pointed response to that last question. Do you agree with her?
