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A study shared on the National Library of Medicine website entitled ‘ Dogs at the Workplace : A Multiple Case Study ’ identified four main areas where dogs can have a positive influence at work :
1 ) Stress Release – Dogs help employees manage stress . Short breaks to interact with a dog help the team recharge and increase the overall mood of the office . 2 ) Communication Improvement – Dogs help to break down barriers , providing a topic of conversation and a reason for team members and visiting clients to bond . 3 ) Social Cohesion – Dogs seem to not only foster social interaction and integration but also social cohesion . 4 ) Appreciation and Commitment – Employees express a high appreciation for the pet-friendly policies of their employers . They see it as a privilege and as prestigious , leading to a favourable appreciation of the company .
To read the study in full visit : www . ncbi . nlm . nih . gov / pmc / articles / PMC7824880 /
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