PETS AS A PERK ? Create a Pet Policy to Keep Employees Happy & Healthy in the Workplace
by Seraine Page
Ready to bring some paw-sitive vibes into the workplace ? More companies are becoming pet-friendly as a way to keep employees happy and to attract new talent with a unique employee benefit . If you ’ re interested in becoming a petfriendly office , there ’ s no better time than now . You ’ d also be joining the likes of companies like Etsy , Amazon and Google .
Throughout the pandemic , 23 million households gained a new furry companion , according to a survey done by the ASPCA ( The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ).
If you ’ re having a hard time luring employees back to work , a pet at home could be the reason . For a pet owner , the idea of returning to an office and leaving their furry family member behind is a bummer .
Most pet lovers will agree there ’ s nothing better than looking into the eyes of a happy pet . Research has long indicated pets are good for humans ’ health and vice versa . Pets provide companionship and exercise opportunities and can even lengthen their human ’ s life .
And how Floridians love their pets — in Florida alone , 56 % of households have a pet . If you ’ re a business owner looking to upgrade work policies , you may consider letting your employees bring Fido to work .
The Benefits of Pets at Work
If you need more convincing than a look of puppy dog eyes , there is plenty of research to back up the benefits of a pet-friendly work environment . For starters , it can help reduce employee stress , increase productivity and create a more friendly work environment .
To name a few other benefits :
• Pets increase human clarity and concentration - Washington
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