After preemptively reporting positive for the quarter in terms of stocks and market shares, Intel is about to take an unexpected turn in the business industry. The company’s CEO, Brian Krzanich, reportedly resigned due to a consensual relationship he was having with another employee. Krzanich had been CEO since 2012, and analysts say he took Intel in a new direction, making unique decisions and hires that helped the company grow, especially in the mobile division.
Chief Financial Officer Robert Swan is said to be filling in for the mean time, but that leads to the question, are relationships okay to have in the workplace? All reports say that, despite being a consensual relationship, being with another employee still violated Intel’s guidelines. Krzanich’s resignation showed that even the highest employees in the company were not exempt from this rule.
It’s more likely you will find a coworker to date than it is you will find one online. Also, the more you keep any workplace relationships a secret, the more likely they are to backfire on you. Most companies are concerned with efficiency, and believe that a workplace relationship will not only hinder this efficiency, but would be inappropriate and could lead to possible negative consequences, such as harassment claims if the relationship sours.
But if the individuals can create a consensual relationship in which they both prioritize work and not let their personal lives collide with the professional, shouldn’t it be okay to fall in love with whoever you want and not have to risk losing your job?
