Tag: workplace romance

EntertainHR: Flag on the Play: Power Dynamics and Workplace Romance  

By Erin Shrum, Associate, FordHarrison Jan 14, 2026 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 14, 2026

Michigan football recently made headlines after the university terminated its head football coach following an internal investigation that revealed “credible evidence” of an inappropriate relationship between the former coach and a staff member. The university later affirmed its “zero tolerance” policy for such behavior. The decision and resulting headlines underscore the legal and reputational consequences that can arise when workplace relationships involve unequal power […]

Coldplay and the Kiss Cam

By Kristin Starnes Gray, FordHarrison Jul 21, 2025 EntertainHR

Updated: Jul 21, 2025

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight for reasons other than his music. During a recent concert, Martin called the audience’s attention to a couple featured on a jumbotron “kiss cam.” The couple initially appeared to be locked in an embrace before quickly separating and then ducking out of the camera’s view.  […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Employee Referrals

By Claire Swinarski, Contributing Editor Oct 21, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Oct 21, 2024

In today’s ultra-competitive job market, it can be incredibly tough to find the right person for your open position. The pressure’s on: you need someone with the right skills and the right experience who’s also the right cultural fit—and tons of other companies are looking for that person, too. So how do you stand out […]

From Office Romance to Courtroom Drama: Lessons from ‘Presumed Innocent’

By Victoria Creta, Fordharrison Sep 18, 2024 EntertainHR

Updated: Sep 19, 2025

Raymond Horgan, the District Attorney of Kindle County, declares “it’s Rusty’s case,” in the premier of Apple TV+’s legal thriller, Presumed Innocent. The “case” concerns the brutal murder of Carolyn Polhemus, a respected prosecutor who had an affair with her coworker—the Rusty Sabich. Rusty justifies his assignment based on merit (i.e., he “is better” than […]

New Data Sheds Light on Workplace Romances

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor, HR Daily Advisor Aug 20, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Aug 20, 2024

While the workplace has been a common place to meet one’s significant other for years, employees and employers tend to be very cautious of office romances. Fears over claims of sexual harassment, perceived lack of professionalism, or simply interpersonal awkwardness have made office romances almost a taboo subject in some companies. Nevertheless, recent data from […]

Love Is in the Air: Workplace Romance in 2023

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Feb 6, 2023 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 7, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means big bucks for the chocolate and flower industry, impossible-to-find restaurant reservations, an uptick in marriage proposals, and … potential workplace sexual harassment allegations? That’s the fear of HR departments and employers across the country at least. Valentine’s Day is seen by some as the perfect […]

Impeachment: American Crime Story and Workplace Romance

By Alyce Ogunsola, FordHarrison Dec 1, 2021 EntertainHR

Updated: Dec 1, 2021

“I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” “It depends on what the definition of ‘is’ is.” Ryan Murphy’s latest installment of the FX true-crime anthology television series Impeachment: American Crime Story (Impeachment) takes viewers back to the 90s to relive the events that led to the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton. The […]

Workplace romances: Do they ‘Suit’ your company?

By Angela Cummings, FordHarrison Nov 7, 2017 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Like almost everyone I know, I love the ability to binge-watch television series these days. In fact, it is a rare occurrence that I ever watch any show at the time it actually airs. (This Is Us is a notable exception for me.) Instead, I enjoy delving into these characters’ lives several hours at a […]