HOW PETS CAN INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

Pets can be a big portion of our daily lives and as much as we love them like one of our own children, we can’t take them everywhere. And for most companies, bringing your pets to work is not a common practice.

Over the years, things are starting to change. More and more companies have changed their policies to allow pets into the workplace resulting in increased productivity, less stress, better employee relationships, and a friendlier work environment.

Who let the dogs out?

A survey conducted in 2006 by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) discovered that participants in companies that allow pets in the workplace stated that their work environment is more creative, improved their productivity, and helped employees relate to each other better. More and more companies are allowing Fido into the workplace in an effort to boost employee morale, productivity and engagement.

So what’s all the woof about bringing your pet to work and does it make good business sense? Most companies that are already doing it (Amazon, Google, Ben & Jerry’s, and even Congress) state that this practice is positive and does work.

No wonder there’s a day called, “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” created by Pet Sitters International to celebrate the pets in the workplace. This day has been embraced by pet lovers everywhere and has been celebrated since 1999.

Dogs At Work Is Not So Far-Fetched

Petting a cat or dog relaxes you and produces oxytocin, the feel-good hormone that makes one happy. Even looking at cute pictures of dogs and videos of grumpy cats can boost attention to detail and overall performance – according to this study from Japanese researcher Hiroshi Nittono.

People with pets are less likely to suffer from depression and have a lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without pets. Pet parents that are worried about leaving pets at home for long periods of time may have relief knowing that their pets are with them.

To have these benefits, a pet doesn’t have to be a dog or a cat. Even watching a fish swim around in its bowl of water can help reduce muscle tension and lower your pulse rate.

How Cute Can Reduce Stress

Some businesses have adapted to having an “office dog” to greet customers and clients, and many are delighted to see them. Having a pet in your business provides an icebreaker for conversations to clients and employees; therefore, increasing collaboration between them. This provides social interaction for employees and a needed break from their daily tasks. When dealing with long tasks, taking a brief moment to pet Fido gives you a mental break. Research states that this brief break will actually help you re-focus on the task at hand.

Allowing pets to roam and lay around the workplace results in a lower level of absenteeism and creates a more relaxed, friendly, and informal atmosphere. Employees and customers may have a more positive impression about the company with pets around.

Friendlier Atmosphere

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a pet’s company can help people who are living with depression. Studies have also found that having a pet has the potential to also reduce anxiety, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and the feelings of loneliness. Research has shown that animal interaction boosts health and general well-being.

The presence of pets gives you the feeling of being needed, which will encourage you to focus on health and exercise. Because pets offer unlimited amounts of affection and non-judgmental companionship, they have the ability to make us feel less lonely and counteract our isolation.

Pets Lift Our Spirits

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