Study Finds Nearly One in Five Companies Allow Pets
A survey conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) has found that nearly one in five U.S. companies allows pets at work. Here are some findings from the survey that indicate that having pets at the workplace could improve productivity and creativity.
55 million Americans believe having pets in the workplace leads to a more creative environment
53 million believe having pets in the workplace decreases absenteeism
50 million believe having pets in the workplace helps co-workers get along better
38 million believe having pets in the workplace creates a more productive work environment
32 million believe having pets in the workplace decreases smoking in the workplace
37 million believe having pets in the workplace helps improve the relationship between managers and their employees
And 46 million people who bring their pets to the workplace work longer hours.
The one in five figure sounds high to us but it does sound like bringing your pet to work is a perk that many workers enjoy or would enjoy if they could bring their pet to work. One downside to pets in the workplace would be the discomfort it could cause any fellow workers who are allergic to animal hair.
