In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, host Montes tackles a topic many business owners avoid until it’s too late: workplace dating policies. Whether you're running a small business or scaling a growing team, creating clear policies around romantic relationships at work is essential to protecting your culture, reducing risk, and promoting professional conduct.

You’ll learn why you must establish a workplace dating policy before issues arise, how to ensure employees understand the policy, and what kinds of relationships require disclosure. Montes also covers key elements like your code of conduct, anti-harassment alignment, and how to handle gray areas with good judgment and fairness.

This episode is a must-listen for business owners, entrepreneurs, HR leaders, and managers looking to promote transparency, accountability, and respectful team relationships.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why every employer should have a dating policy — before they need it
• How to effectively communicate your workplace dating policy to your team
• What types of relationships require formal disclosure
• How to align your dating policy with your anti-harassment and code of conduct guidelines
• Strategies for handling exceptions and out-of-the-box relationship dynamics
• Why transparency and disclosure protect both people and the business

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