Pet Culture Research Paper
Introduction
Dogs in the workplace is an idea that was started in Britain in 1996 as “Take Your Dog to Work Day”. It was a day where employees were allowed to bring their dogs along to their workplace for a day. The United States has followed the lead of Britain, with some businesses following the practice in 1999. After realizing the benefits of allowing employees to bring their dogs to work, the number of employers embracing this practice on a permanent basis is increasing constantly, with some of the most admired companies in the country allowing dogs.
Purpose and Scope
Our company has experienced an increase in the number of workers compensation claims among office workers. This phenomenon, along with increased length of hours …show more content…
The significant increase in the number of stores like PetSmart, and dollars spent on pets has increased significantly. Pet health insurance companies have appeared throughout the country. Progressive Insurance, one of the largest auto insurers in the country is even offering insurance for pets if they are injured in a vehicle accident.
Our work culture
A survey of our office work force indicates that a majority of them do own dogs, cats, or both. Because the majority of our office staff is pet owners, any objections would be minimal, and need to be accommodated. Available information indicates that once the practice was allowed, most objectors became dog tolerant, and some even became dog lovers
Administration
The labor involved to administrate this type of program would be minimal. There would have to be a policy in place regarding dogs, and a screening process for the dog and owner, and feasibility in their work area. Dog owners would have to be held responsible for their behavior and the clean up that comes with them.
Health …show more content…
Many of the customers who travel to our site would find a friendly dog a welcoming sight; possibly reminding them of home, and making them feel at home. A notice would have to be posted in the reception area alerting customers and visitors to the fact there are dogs in the building, and accommodations made in the unlikely event of an objection.
Success Stories
There are many success stories of dogs joining their owners in the workplace. One in particular is a stand out. That is Autodesk in San Rafael, California. Autodesk has 1,100 employees at their facility, and they are on Fortune Magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies in the US” for the year 2007. More information on their success story is available on the web at the address http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/mostadmired/2007/snapshots/11230.html
Benefits
Dogs in the work place create a more productive work environment, decrease absenteeism, created more positive work relations, and employees tended to stay at work later, and created a more creative work environment. Employees also reported that dogs in the workplace reduced stress and helped foster social
Dogs in the workplace is an idea that was started in Britain in 1996 as “Take Your Dog to Work Day”. It was a day where employees were allowed to bring their dogs along to their workplace for a day. The United States has followed the lead of Britain, with some businesses following the practice in 1999. After realizing the benefits of allowing employees to bring their dogs to work, the number of employers embracing this practice on a permanent basis is increasing constantly, with some of the most admired companies in the country allowing dogs.
Purpose and Scope
Our company has experienced an increase in the number of workers compensation claims among office workers. This phenomenon, along with increased length of hours …show more content…
The significant increase in the number of stores like PetSmart, and dollars spent on pets has increased significantly. Pet health insurance companies have appeared throughout the country. Progressive Insurance, one of the largest auto insurers in the country is even offering insurance for pets if they are injured in a vehicle accident.
Our work culture
A survey of our office work force indicates that a majority of them do own dogs, cats, or both. Because the majority of our office staff is pet owners, any objections would be minimal, and need to be accommodated. Available information indicates that once the practice was allowed, most objectors became dog tolerant, and some even became dog lovers
Administration
The labor involved to administrate this type of program would be minimal. There would have to be a policy in place regarding dogs, and a screening process for the dog and owner, and feasibility in their work area. Dog owners would have to be held responsible for their behavior and the clean up that comes with them.
Health …show more content…
Many of the customers who travel to our site would find a friendly dog a welcoming sight; possibly reminding them of home, and making them feel at home. A notice would have to be posted in the reception area alerting customers and visitors to the fact there are dogs in the building, and accommodations made in the unlikely event of an objection.
Success Stories
There are many success stories of dogs joining their owners in the workplace. One in particular is a stand out. That is Autodesk in San Rafael, California. Autodesk has 1,100 employees at their facility, and they are on Fortune Magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies in the US” for the year 2007. More information on their success story is available on the web at the address http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/mostadmired/2007/snapshots/11230.html
Benefits
Dogs in the work place create a more productive work environment, decrease absenteeism, created more positive work relations, and employees tended to stay at work later, and created a more creative work environment. Employees also reported that dogs in the workplace reduced stress and helped foster social