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found. It also means that those employees are not getting done

what you are paying them for. Teams may feel favoritism, and

bad feelings can occur, because of the imbalance.

On the more serious side, when a relationship ends
acrimoniously, anxiety and tension resulting from that

acrimonious end will likely permeate throughout the

department. Gossip and even sabotage can occur if one party

seeks revenge on the other. This can directly harm co-worker
and client relationships. It can also lead to very serious

allegations, especially if the relationship was between a

superior and subordinate.

Some sexual harassment allegations and lawsuits stem

from a consensual relationship ending badly. The manager is
often accused of abusing his level of power and could face

serious legal action, as well as dismissal. Other sexual

harassment allegations and lawsuits stem directly from

uninvited, unwarranted harassment on the part of the abuser.

Explain the importance of warning colleagues of
problems and changes that may affect them. When a company

and its team have each other’s backs, trust increases and builds

stronger teams.

7. Surveying and Evaluating Interaction

Building an environment of positive interaction takes
time and energy. Becoming complacent leaves room for

negative habits and issues to arise that become like cancer

within an organization. Negativity travels and is absorbed

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