It’s no secret that in an attempt to be more fiscally conservative, companies are reducing some of the more costly benefits once available like health insurance and pensions. Perhaps, one of the biggest bonuses coming out of this cut-back are the more “creative” benefits being offered to employees (casual Fridays are so passe) like granting people permission to bring their dogs to work and concierge services.
Lisa Belkin, a writer for the New York Times recently chronicled this phenomenon in her Life’s Work column titled “Can Your Dog Humanize the Office?.” Sometimes we think we’re the only lucky ones out there that can spend our days alternating (or sometimes doing all at once) between typing, chatting on the phone, and giving bellyrubs. Belkin, however, brings to our attention that there are other companies out there that realize the value of bringing a dog into the workplace that goes beyond employee satisfaction. For instance, she mentions a local advertising agency that came up with a very popular slogan for a large-chain pet store after their eight furry friends were put on the project. While not all dogs can serve such an immediate service, other companies realize that people just like to be around dogs for their emotional well being (which is in my opinion, the most valuable service of all).
That sounds nice, doesn’t it? If your company or the one that you work for is considering allowing pets at work, don’t forget to set up some reasonable ground rules. The dogs will love you for it!
Original Article: Can Your Dog Humanize the Office?
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