1. EthicsStat …Now You Know Dating in the Workplace Ethics Resource Center October 22, 2009

2. Source * ERCs 2009 National Business Ethics Survey© Should Office Romances Be Allowed? Common wisdom has always held that dating ones boss is unwise, but now people are telling us they think it is unethical as well, said ERC President Patricia J. Harned, Ph.D, However, it appears that the jurys still out on co- worker romances.* Is it okay to date your boss? What about a coworker? 15% 48% It is okay to date a boss It is okay to date a coworker

3. Find this data helpful? Please support ERCs 2009 National Business Ethics Survey® research Data for this EthicsStat is drawn from the 2009 National Business Ethics Survey® (NBES). Published every two years, NBES is the nationally- recognized barometer of workplace ethics in corporate America. The NBES is made possible through contributions from companies, foundations and individuals. You can help ERC continue to share results from this important research by contributing to the project. To make a donation, please visit our website at https://store.ethics.org/donate.asp https://store.ethics.org/donate.asp Watch for the release in November 2009