Episode 24: A Concert, A Kiss Cam, A Conversation About Workplace Dating
Episode notes
(Recorded 7-26-25)
We've all seen the video 🎥 by now. The Coldplay concert in Boston. Kiss Cam.😘 Obviously, the situation has resulted in A LOT of conversation about power dynamics and workplace relationships.
This week's video examines the reaction (and possible overreaction) of many organizations in the face of the Kiss Cam incident. While there certainly can be issues with the allowance of intimate relationships 🫂 between colleagues, I generally do not believe that an absolute prohibition on workplace dating is necessary or prudent. There is nuance and not all workplace relationships are the same or create similar levels of risk.⚖️
Should there be some limits on co-workers of the same level dating? Yep! 🙌
Should there be a prohibition between a manager dating anyone over whom the manager has direct or indirect supervisory authority? For sure! 👍
Should your organization consider the use of Love Contracts? Please, no. 🙅♂️
As always, thank you so much for watching, for commenting and for sharing!🙏
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