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The piece was first published by Digiday sibling WorkLife<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The watercooler flirtation has gone digital, with emojis and GIFs becoming the new Cupid\u2019s arrows and LinkedIn and Slack taking the place of Tinder.<\/p>\n

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According to recent studies, office romances aren\u2019t just surviving hybrid work \u2014 they\u2019re thriving in it.<\/p>\n

Nearly 4 in 10 U.S. workers have dated a coworker<\/a>, a survey from resume platform Resume Genius has revealed. And the latest research from the career website Zety found that 86% of employees believe remote working has made it easier<\/a> to form romantic connections with colleagues.<\/p>\n

\u201cGen Z grew up being more naturally transparent and open about their relationships, thanks to social media and technology like dating apps,\u201d said Eva Chan, career expert at Resume Genius. \u201cTheir willingness to date across hierarchies has blurred the lines between personal and professional lives in a way we haven\u2019t seen before.\u201d<\/p>\n

The numbers back it up. According to Resume Genius\u2019 survey of 1,000 workers in the U.S., 45% of Gen Z workers report having slept with a colleague, while 11% have dated their manager \u2014 significantly greater than any other generation. Meanwhile, 1 in 10 Gen Z employees say their workplace romance helped them land a promotion.<\/p>\n

To manage office relationships, many HR leaders are abandoning what are seen as outdated approaches, according to Mark Kluger, founding partner of employment law firm Kluger Healey. Kluger advises against blanket bans on workplace connections, which he dubs \u201cRomeo and Juliet policies.\u201d As he explains: \u201cThose who want to be together will find a way, but that might mean sneaking around and deceiving the boss and coworkers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some companies are getting creative by initiating \u201clove contracts,\u201d formal agreements that acknowledge workplace relationships while setting clear boundaries. While it might sound like something from a romantic comedy, such agreements serve a serious purpose.<\/p>\n

To read the full story over on WorkLife click here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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