Take a Bite Out of Stress

The old saying, ‘works like a dog’ conjures up images of stressed-out, overworked employees. Work pressure and anxiety coupled with everyday office frustrations can turn into an endless cycle of anguish, causing detrimental health concerns from asthma to heart disease. So, how do you keep employees (and yourself) feeling good and working smart? The answer may lie with man’s best friend.

Small business owners—pet people or not—may want to consider allowing dogs in the office. According to a 2012 study, if Fido joins the team, job satisfaction goes up, while that troublesome stress goes down.

A pooch-friendly policy can:

·        Boost morale.

·        Lower absenteeism.

·        Increase productivity.

·        Improve office communication.

But, before you make the leap to a dog-friendly space:

·        Assess the company culture and environment.

·        Ask about allergies.

·        Outline an office policy on time spent with pets.

Allowing employees to bring (vaccinated, housebroken and well-trained) pets into the office can create a positive company culture, and, make no bones about it, a furry cohort could be the most faithful, low-cost wellness benefit you’ve ever met.

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