3 Really Good Reasons To Bring Your Pet To Work
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I recommend everyone wanting to bring their pets to work send this link to their employers. Researchers have long known the many benefits, both to employer and employee, to bringing one’s furry friend to the office.
1. Help Reduce Stress
Dogs and cats are frequently recognized as great stress-relievers. Look into the eyes of a pet and suddenly your worries and deadlines seem to melt away. In fact, according to a 2012 research study published in theInternational Journal of Workplace Health Management,on-the-job stress levels fell among a group of Greensboro, N.C., employees when they had their dogs by their side. Conversely, stress levels grew for their co-workers who either left their animals at home or who had no pet at all.
2. Encourages Longer Work Hours
Few of us would willingly work longer days. But put a pet in the office and suddenly you have a reason to stick around and finish that TPS report. According to a 2008 survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association of 50 small and large companies, companies that allow pets in the workplace not only have employees who are more willing to work longer hours, but also a lower rate of employee absenteeism.
3. Increased Camaraderie
Let’s face it, everyone has a co-worker that they just can’t stand. But what if that person had a cute Labrador Retriever or Coupari with them in their cubicle? You’d be over there in a flash just like everyone else in the office. Suddenly you are all having conversations that strengthen work relationships beyond what any cheesy team-building exercise might do. Mission accomplished, dogs and cats.
Other Words of Consideration
Despite all the potential benefits of bringing your pet to work, there are some important things to consider. For instance, you should always plan ahead and check with your co-workers and supervisor to make sure that bringing Fluffy into work won’t go against office policy and that no one has serious pet allergy issues. Also, remember your pet’s health and safety. Is he or she up to date on vaccines? Can you bring enough food and water to last him or her the entire day? Can you pet-proof your workspace? Pets are wonderful to have around, but only if the environment is appropriate.
Story contributions courtesy of PetMD.
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I took Rascal to work with me recently. He sat and glared at the client until the client told me the truth. Then I told him he could rest. Just kidding of course. I would never take him around most of my clients . I would not want him to learn any of their bad traits. 🙂
LOL! Good ole’ Rascal. One fine fella 🙂
My sister, a young version of me, asked her boss if she could bring her poodle to work because she was sick and needed meds several times a day. He actually said it was OK, albeit reluctantly. After two weeks my sis stopped bringing the pup to work and her boss called her in and asked why. When she told him the dog was better he insisted she keep bringing her in because everyone, included him, loved her. He also put out a memo telling everyone they could bring their dogs to work (not cats because he was allergic). My sis says the office is a much happier place with a much happier boss.
Wow. How cool. Thanks for sharing Rachael, and make sure you send your sister the link to this article, so her boss has even more affirmation 🙂