How Pups in the Workplace Can Lower Stress

There is probably nothing more for pet lovers than taking their quadruped to work with them. The latest researches have proven that taking pets to workplace has resulted in lot happier and less stressed environment in the job. Scientists found that people who take their dogs to work reported lower stress throughout the day than employees without dogs or those who had dogs but didn’t take them to work (International Journal of Workplace Health Management). Many previous studies have linked the presence of pets with less stress and better health. For example, in hospitals and nursing homes, animals have contributed to faster recovery from surgery, controlling blood pressure and depression levels of patients.

As the organizations continue to be aware of the importance of commitment, perceived organizational support, and employee satisfaction. They are also aware that many factors can influence an employee perceptions about the workplace. A growing trend of allowing pets in, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities has been advanced to companies as well. The reactions ...