WHEN 💘 CUPID'S ARROW STRIKES IN THE WORKPLACE THINGS CAN GET COMPLICATED...Says HR Consultant.

Chandrayee Roy Choudhury, Canada: It's the most romantic time of the year — and some Canadians say they've found their Valentine somewhere between the cubicles and the watercooler and took a risk on dating a coworker. 



Psychologists say there's a reason people can become attracted to those they work with. The mere-exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon which says people tend to develop a preference for things or people that are more familiar to them than others. 



Like seeing someone every day at your nine to five. 

Workplace romance is so appealing is due to a lack of pressure. It allows for the ability to get to know someone organically.  

"It can lead to awkwardness when things don't work out. But the example is there to be wary because it can just make for challenging professional things … networks are what is so important to your careers. Dating within your professional networks can just create challenges downstream.



HR professionals say as uncomfortable or awkward this topic may be, it's important to address. 



Wendy Giuffre, president of Wendy Ellen Inc., a Calgary human resources firm, says typically relationships shouldn't occur when one person reports to the other, or when one has influence over their better half's career, paycheque, or promotions.