We think that anything that lifts stress off all of our shoulders is a plus; from home-life to work-life opportunities for stress to weave its way into our days are numerous, so naturally, you should welcome as many opportunities as possible to alleviate it too! There is evidence to suggest that having animals present in a workspace can benefit you, your employees and your business, so what exactly are these reasons behind this which you should be considering? 

Stress Busting
Welcoming animals into your workspace brings a relaxed and open environment, encouraging employees to feel more comfortable and therefore more focused and ready to work. Those interacting with animals such as dogs and cats experience a higher production of oxytocin, a stress-reducing hormone, and lower production of cortisol, the stress hormone! On another level, owners may well feel much more comfortable with their four-legged pals with them, and not worrying about them being at home during the day.
Image Boosting
Leaving your employees aside for a moment, customers and partners visiting your workspace for meetings will generally view a pet-friendly workspace, accommodating some furry friends as more inviting and could even improve their perception of the brand as a whole. If you have your own animals in the workplace or encourage your team to bring in theirs, you’ll be joining companies like Mars, Google and Amazon, all often mentioned in the rundown of top companies to work for – not bad company for you to keep!A Change of Pace
We all know exercise is not only exceptionally good for our bodies but our minds too, increasing concentration and energy levels with blood flow to the brain. Dogs need exercise so bringing them in the office will encourage their owners, your staff, to take them out on their breaks and lunchtimes, improving health and performance.