Most workers have no problem discussing their careers or even their salaries with a boss, but when it comes to talking about romantic relationships things get awkward. Nearly 25% of employees rated discussing a relationship with a significant other as the single most uncomfortable conversation topic to have with a boss, according to a survey by staffing firm Adecco. The touchy subject beat out discussions about politics, religion and even medical history as the most uncomfortable thing to talk to a supervisor about. Even after employees leave the workplace they seem intent on preserving the boundary between their personal lives and their former bosses. When asked, 70% of those surveyed said they were not connected to any of their ex-bosses on social networks such as Facebook or Twitter.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Awkward Office Discussions
Most workers have no problem discussing their careers or even their salaries with a boss, but when it comes to talking about romantic relationships things get awkward. Nearly 25% of employees rated discussing a relationship with a significant other as the single most uncomfortable conversation topic to have with a boss, according to a survey by staffing firm Adecco. The touchy subject beat out discussions about politics, religion and even medical history as the most uncomfortable thing to talk to a supervisor about. Even after employees leave the workplace they seem intent on preserving the boundary between their personal lives and their former bosses. When asked, 70% of those surveyed said they were not connected to any of their ex-bosses on social networks such as Facebook or Twitter.
