Pets in the Office - 21/02/2008
And employers are waking up to the fact that having animals around you m the working environment can significantly reduce stress levels.
According to the online office space broker, a growing number of businesses are coming round to the idea that having a furry friend at work can increase productivity while also helping to relax staff.
A recent survey of small businesses commissioned by animal charity The .Blue Cross found that 90 per cent of companies who allowed dogs in the workplace noticed a positive change in the working environment; two-thirds claimed staff morale had lifted; 56 per cent said pets had improved work relations; and half even noticed a decrease in absences.



