Hooking Up at Work

Hey Besties!

We’ve got a new episode, and this week we’re kicking things off with Jamie’s spicy story of meeting her husband while working at a hotel (ow ow!), a corporate cringe phrase that might have you avoiding the “company dock,” and real talk about navigating romantic relationships at work. Grab your coffee or that leftover Halloween Reese’s you’re delighted to find in the pantry (we won’t tell), and listen in!

In This Episode:

• Intro Story: Jamie spills the tea on how she met her husband while they both worked at hotel. (Nothing says boldness like asking out a colleague during your probation period)

• Corporate Cringe Speak: Today's phrase is one you’ve probably heard whispered in the halls of wisdom - or on “The Office.” (Spoiler: part of it involves Ashley’s favorite hobby)

• Hot Topic: Did you know Aerosmith allegedly wrote “Love in an Elevator” about the hotel where Jamie and her husband met? But even if you’re working in a restaurant, working remotely, or your office is on the first floor, we know relationships at work can be tricky for everyone involved. We’re breaking down the do’s and don’ts when it comes to colleagues do-ing it (honestly, the newsletters just write themselves some days).

• Questions & Comments: As always, we have Qs & Cs that you don’t want to miss.

Discussion Guide – For Your Next HR Besties Podcast Discussion Group or Team Chat:

1. Policy vs. Reality: Do we all know our policy on office relationships? How does it balance being professional with respecting employees’ personal lives (and if we’re in charge of suggesting or making changes, should we consider any)?

2. Hallmark Movie or Hell to the No?: Have you ever worked with someone who met their significant other at work? How did it play out? Would you say it’s a success story, or was HR’s intervention needed (or, gulp… Legal’s)?

3. Boundaries Are Beautiful: How do you think teams can maintain professionalism when colleagues start dating? Any examples of clear boundaries that worked (or didn’t)?

Since next week is Thanksgiving in the US (and a Thursday-without-US-colleagues-pinging-you-on-Teams for all our global listeners), thank YOU each for listening. We are grateful for your listens, shares, ratings and reviews (the ultimate office-appropriate love letter for your HR Besties). We’re always working on growing the podcast, and you sharing it with others is the best way we can make that happen!

Speaking of a holiday, a heads up on our Holiday Schedule. We’ll be off the air for some R&R these weeks (so there won’t be Wednesday or Friday Happy Hour episodes):

• November 25

• December 16 

• December 23

• December 30

• January 6

We'll be recharging our batteries, gathering fresh ideas and cooking up all-new Business + BS to start 2025 strong! In the meantime, we’ll share some of our favorites on social so you can binge and re-listen.

With that, here’s to keeping it professional (but not too professional),

Your HR Besties

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