Think dog-friendly workplaces are only found the in the USA? Take heart, New Zealanders, they’re moving closer to home…to our rival Australia.
This is good news – because like it or not, New Zealand tends to look to Australia when it comes to things like health and safety initiatives.
Every Friday, for example, workers at VicHealth enjoy Take Your Dog to Work Day.
Suki at the feet of her owner Jane Shill. Photo: Simon Schluter, The Age
Clothing retailer Cotton On is also allowing office staff to bring their dogs to work.
It’s a boost to morale and encourages workers to go out for walks at lunch breaks. And, when owners are allowed to bring their dogs with them, absentee rates decrease.
Allowing dogs in the workplace is a ‘perk’ to attract and retain talented workers.
Sounds like you, doesn’t it?
Source: The Age
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, Canine Catering Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
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