It comes as no surprise that on average 30 per cent of relationships start at work. In the past, many employers have frowned on couples getting together during working hours as they feared that the distractions would result in disruption at work.

How common are workplace relationships?

Workplace romance is not an issue that impacts just a handful of rogue employees. According to the survey, produced by job site Vault.com, 58% of employees have engaged in a romantic relationship with a colleague. A surprising 72% of those over 50 years old have been romantically involved with a coworker.

What percentage of workplace relationships fail?

Its not all fun and games though, as a massive 84% of employers are not happy with their employees dating and even 4% of people have lost their job due to a workplace relationship.