You’d happily go to the pub with them on a Thursday, but definitely not on a Saturday (that would be weird). You know everything about their flatmate/partner/kids (delete as appropriate) but you’ve never actually met their loved ones. In fact, the prospect of going round to their house feels slightly surreal (there’s still part of you that’s convinced they de-materialise when they leave the office). Navigating the intricacies of a workplace friendship can be confusing at the best of times – and for ITV employees, it’s set to get even more complicated.
In the wake of Phillip Schofield’s resignation earlier this year, which came after the This Morning presenter admitted to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a colleague, the broadcaster is reportedly asking its staff to declare any office relationships, be they romantic or completely platonic.
