Why every office should have a dog!
As you know, here at TEEM we are big fans of a dog-friendly office! Our office dog, Violet, has been coming to the office since she was a puppy, and she’s now one of the team.
BUSINESSES
Thinking of allowing dogs in the office and wondering what the benefits are? Studies showed that over 60% of people were worried about dogs bought during the pandemic being abandoned when ‘normal’ life resumed. Offering a dog friendly work environment helped to alleviate that worry for employees and brought numerous other benefits.
STRESS RELIEF
Petting a dog decreases your levels of stress and anxiety. Spending time with a dog decreases your production of cortisol, the stress hormone.
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Sitting for hours on end at your desk is bad for your health. Dogs at work encourage healthy breaks. Whether it’s a lunchtime walk or a moment of play, dogs help employees relax, reset their outlook, and return to work refreshed.
ICEBREAKER
Whether you are welcoming a new employee or client to your office, it’s always good to have an ice-breaker or a common ground i.e. a mutual love of animals. Dogs are also great at greeting people and making them feel important and wanted!
RETENTION & RECRUITING
Pet-friendly companies are more likely to retain talent, research suggests employees feel a greater loyalty to their company as a result of their company’s pet-friendly policy!