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Thomson clamps down on office affairs
Travel company admits concern over special treatment for partners
The Thomson travel group has confirmed that it is forcing employees “of unequal status” to admit when they are having an affair – even if they are doing so despite being married.
The company says it is doing so “to prevent anyone sleeping with the boss from getting special treatment”, according to newspaper reports. Furthermore, the company has stated that if romances were found out but had not been reported, one or both partners could face being disciplined or even sacked.
The group’s human resources Phillipa Deller reportedly said: “Potentially there could be a problem should the manager develop a relationship with a member of staff. We have no wish to invade privacy but we have to look after the interests of the company. If there is the possibility of an individual benefiting from a relationship we will look to relocate one of them within the department so there is little or no direct contact.”
According to a report in the Daily Mail, just one of several newspapers to report the story, recent surveys have shown one in five companies are concerned that affairs between workers damage productivity and performance in the office.
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