Pets at Work

Pets at WorkPets at Work PETS AT WORKHR managers describe their companys policy regarding pets in the office6% Pets are always welcome in the office6% Pets are allowed on certain occasions, such as Take Your Dog to Work Day6% Small pets or those in containers are allowed, such as fish or turtles82% Pets are notlage allowed in the officeHow employees feel about companies allowing pets at work29% Love it pets make work way more fun31% Like it pets can be OK so long as people control their animals31% Dont like it pets belong at home vs. distracting people at the office8% Hate it pets scare, irritate or annoy me or cause allergic reactions55% of HR managers feel allowing pets in the office has a positive impact on employee HAPPINESS.9% Very positive46% Somewhat positive6% Somewhat negative2% Very negative37% No impact37% of HR managers feel allowing pets in the office has a positive impact on employee PRODUCTIVITY.4% Very positive33% Somewhat positive14% Somewhat negative3% Very nega tive46% No impactSource OfficeTeam survey of 306 human resources managers and 394 workers in the United States. Some responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding. 2017 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.