Animals, as we know, bring well-being into your lives... so why not bring them to work too?
Bringing the dog to the office it's an opportunity that many companies are starting to give to their employees. Having your four-legged friend with you can bring benefits to your work and avoid leaving him alone at home for most of the day.
Advantages for pet friendly companies
The idea of bringing your four-legged friend to work was born in the United States and for some years, promoted by Pet Sitters International, "Dog Day in the Office" was also born, known throughout the world as "Take Your Dog To Work Day”, which is celebrated in the month of June.
This practice has also been subjected to studies by some researchers and the results have highlighted several advantages:
- less stress and improved mood
- calmer and more pleasant atmosphere among colleagues
- more collaboration and creativity
- greater dedication to the company
Therefore, the cliché that bringing the dog to the office can be a source of distraction must be absolutely dispelled. In fact, pet therapy seems to help you take small productive breaks: once you return to work, the concentration is higher and socialization in the team is encouraged.
Dog in the office: the legislation
Currently There is no real lawIn fact, each company can establish rules which are obviously based on the acceptance by all those involved of the presence of animals and on the common sense of the dog owner.
It is essential that they are responsible for their pet, its hygiene and well-being during their entire stay in the office, ensuring that their behavior does not interfere with the performance of their own and colleagues' work activities.
Conclusions
Four out of ten European workers, if they could choose a company benefit, would like the possibility of bringing their pet to the office.
Therefore, those companies that, perceiving the benefits, offer this useful possibility to improve employee well-being, promote a positive working environment and consolidate bonds within the group of colleagues are to be appreciated.
