The pet-friendly movement is unstoppable. And the inclusion of pets in our leisure time and at work is increasingly growing worldwide. In our country, it is beginning to emerge in the workplace, especially in less traditional or conventional sectors, such as advertising, which we have already talked about here and here. However, in some countries it has been part of company policies for years. A great example of this comes from across the Atlantic: from the U.S.
So next, we are going to introduce you to four of these companies. So you can see that great initiatives are not only the domain of Airbnb, Amazon, and Google.
If you are an active Twitter user, you have probably heard of Bitly, the URL shortening service that is commonly used on social media to shorten what we call "links."
The company was founded in 2008 and has an internal policy that takes great care of its employees. They focus on creating a pleasant environment where everyone feels comfortable. In that regard, they know that one way to keep their people happy and relaxed is... incorporating their ARISTOPETS into everyday working life. You only have to look at the photos to see that they are integrated and take part in whatever is needed.
Images: Bitly's Instagram
Tradesy
This fashion marketplace for buying and selling was founded by a woman, Tracy DiNunzio, to help other women connect their closets and democratize fashion, that is, make it accessible and affordable to everyone.
The platform was officially founded in 2012 and had seven employees. Today there are more than 100, and among the many benefits provided to them, the admission of ARISTOPETS in the office stands out. But that's not all. In addition to offering pet insurance, the «Pup of the Month» (aristodog of the month) is chosen monthly, and quarterly meetings are held for ARISTOPARENTS, where all kinds of pet-friendly activities are organized and planned. A «dog buddy» program has also been created, meaning a coworker who voluntarily takes care of another employee's pet on particularly busy workdays or during meetings.
Image: Tradesy's Twitter
This company, founded in 2005 by David Gorodyansky, provides a virtual private network, also known as a VPN, which translated into plain English... means a network ideal for secure web browsing.
According to Forbes magazine, this is one of the six most promising companies in the U.S. Business Insider, for its part, named it one of the world's 15 most important startups focused on security.
Beyond that, the company is also known for the many benefits it offers its more than 100 employees. Among them is the fact that it is a pet-friendly workplace and that it reimburses its employees up to €50 per month for their pets' insurance. You can read it here.
This digital marketing provider focused on the real estate industry, based in the state of Oregon, is a great example of a pet-friendly company. They offer insurance and medical coverage for pets at an affordable price; in addition, they organize an annual wellness and fitness day for dogs. They also give their more than 200 employees the opportunity to take walks with their dogs and take breaks outdoors, to disconnect and enjoy quality time during the workday.
