This archive report was first published on 8 November 2019.
On November 3, 2019, McDonald's announced the termination of its CEO Steve Easterbrook's contract due to a consensual relationship with an employee, which breached the company's policy.
Easterbrook acknowledged his mistake in an email to employees, stating, 'This was a mistake. Given the values of the company, I agree with the board that it is time to move on.'
While office romances are often discouraged, a survey by Vault.com found that 58% of employees have engaged in a romantic relationship with a colleague, and one in five employees have cheated on their partners with a colleague.
Human resource experts advise that employees make their relationships known to avoid unprofessionalism and office gossip, which can lead to bad blood among colleagues.
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