CIPD

HR People Pod – Ep 2: Relationships at work | Mouse jiggling | Therapy dogs | Summer of sport

Jun 26, 2024

Exploring workplace relationships, policies, and flexible work arrangements. Discussing disclosure of romantic relationships, trust in technology like 'mouse jigglers,' and managing time off for major sporting events. Addressing conflicts, employee well-being, and the evolving role of HR in supporting mental health. Emphasizing the need for clear guidelines, ethical decision-making, and aligning with organizational values.

32:46

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Episode guests

David Balls

Gemma Dale

David D'Souza

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Quick takeaways

Workplace relationships policies should address harassment and conflicts of interest.

Monitoring employee productivity should balance legal compliance with addressing organizational issues.

Deep dives

Managing Workplace Relationships Policy

David and Gemdell discuss the importance of having policies around workplace relationships. Gemdell emphasizes the need for policies to address issues like harassment and power imbalances but cautions against creating policies for every scenario. David highlights the significance of protecting against conflicts of interest and harassment, suggesting that managers and subordinates in relationships should avoid situations involving financial decisions.

Intro

3min

Navigating Workplace Relationships, Policies, and Monitoring

9min

Rethinking Traditional Work Practices and Organizational Signals

2min

Addressing Workplace Conflict and Employee Well-being

6min

Balancing Flexibility and Organizational Needs in the Workplace

13min

Do romantic relationships at work need to be disclosed? Can you trust a ‘mouse jiggler’? How do you manage time off or flexibility around major sporting events? Join the conversation with David D’Souza, CIPD Director of Profession, Gemma Dale, Senior Lecturer at Liverpool Business School, and David Balls, Chief People Officer at Newcross Healthcare Solutions, as we unpack the topical stories over the past fortnight and look at how HR can consider their impact for their own organisations.

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