Employees aren't limiting their dates to those in the same company positions; 34 percent of respondents have dated a worker that is in a place of higher authority. Of those workers, 42 percent have had relations with the boss. When it comes to dating the boss, female employees tend to do it more often (47 percent) compared to male workers (38 percent).
Ten percent of employees currently have workplace crushes, which they hope will turn into relationships.
"Employees spend many hours interacting with co-workers, so it's not unusual for romances to spark," says Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources.
The highest percentage (12 percent) of couples started their workplace romances when they saw each other outside the office. Other romances evolved when working late in the office, during happy hour and at lunch.
The downside of workplace dating may cause one partner to leave the company. Seven percent of workers decided it was best to find another job.
"While workplace relationships may be more accepted these days, with 72 percent of workers saying they didn't keep their romance a secret, it's still important for workers to keep it professional and not let their relationship impact their work," adds Haefner.