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The document discusses how allowing pets in the workplace can improve employee satisfaction and mental wellbeing. It notes strategies like a pet-friendly environment are effective as they improve the atmosphere, increase loyalty, and are a strong incentive for employees. While there are potential downsides like allergies, there are ways to avoid issues like having allergic employees avoid contact.

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The document discusses how allowing pets in the workplace can improve employee satisfaction and mental wellbeing. It notes strategies like a pet-friendly environment are effective as they improve the atmosphere, increase loyalty, and are a strong incentive for employees. While there are potential downsides like allergies, there are ways to avoid issues like having allergic employees avoid contact.

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Companies are strive to find ways to improve employee satisfaction and mental

wellbeing in the workplace. Emotional and mental stability has a significant impact
on the quality of work that is produced. There are many strategies that have been
used, but the most effective way is a pet friendly environment in workplace.

A pet friendly workplace “ improves the atmosphere of the workplace significantly”


(Text 1, lines 21 and 22) and additionally, “91% of managers and 82% of employees
felt workers become more loyal to the company with this policy’’ (Text 1, lines 24 and
25). These playful animals are now considered a highly productive means of
preventing medical issues and improving health drastically.

Bringing pets to work can be a great incentive. One person has stated that “The
benefit of bringing my pup to work is a much stronger pull than a larger paycheck or
a fancy corner office” (Text 3, lines 24 and 25). Lastly, millennials are the largest
demographic of workers (Text 3, line 28), it is crucial to apply the standards that they
are looking for in a career.

Lastly, having animals in the office significantly improves communication between


employees. “Walking or even being near a dog is an excellent icebreaker” (Text 3, line
33) and “Water cooler conversations will lose some of their awkward chatter…” (Text
3, lines 35 and 36). Clearly, you can see that having pets will encourage employees to
meet new people in the workplace.

However, there are downsides. Research shows that “pets pose a genuine
contamination hazard and are best kept out, no questions asked” (Text 2, lines 27
and 28). 15% to 30% of workers in a company on average have dog related allergies.
“Some of these allergies are so severe that they cause rashes, temporary
breathlessness, panic attacks, and even severe respiratory disorders” (Text 2, lines
17-19). Although these are true, there are many ways to avoid them. For example,
individuals with allergies are recommended to avoid possible dangers.

Overall, this is why pets must be allowed in workplaces. A pet friendly workplace can
improve the atmosphere of workers, attract new employees, and improve
communication.    

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