Where corporate policies are against relationships at work, keeping it a secret may be required. In the absence of such a policy, it's probably not worth the energy to try to hide your relationship. Sure, you're discreet enough to refrain from holding hands and making moon eyes in the hallways. So don't drop each other a line on the company machines. This is as sexy as requesting a prenuptial agreement just before the wedding, but it's important to keep your priorities straight.
Some companies routinely transfer one person when they learn that two employees are dating.
When in doubt, think of our German friend. Even when there's a high level of interest, sometimes it's better to pass on a new relationship. Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia written by Peter Maas. I'm not suggesting that whacking unproductive employees is a fit and proper way to respond, but Underboss points out that you should talk to people all of the time, both when they do well and when they don't. Instead, a meeting with the boss will just be another chance to discuss schedules, air problems and exchange views.