We've already told you about the benefits of taking our pets to work: it increases employee productivity, reduces stress and anxiety, helps foster camaraderie, etc. The effect is so significant that it is multinational companies that have popularized the Pet Friendly idea in their environments.
And if Google, Amazon, and AirBnB (highly recognized companies with unparalleled growth) are doing it, many others should follow suit and help their employees be happier, more relaxed, and, as a result, more productive.
The idea of sharing the workday with our four-legged companions has started to catch on in Spain:
Campus Madrid (Google):
Campus Madrid is a space created by Google for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds, ages, and interests, where they can learn, connect, develop projects, and build their businesses. A great café, co-working spaces, auditoriums, and classrooms are some of the facilities that make up this Campus, and where we can find entrepreneurs' pets strolling around or assisting their ARISTOPARENTS. It seems that Campus Madrid is the ideal environment to create a successful Start Up.
Airbnb Spain:
In addition to organic food, office yoga classes, entertainment areas, and travel discounts, AirBnB employees enjoy one of the best benefits: taking their pets to work.
This multinational platform demonstrates once again that they can be the best hosts, welcoming their loyal companions as guests.
Affinity Pet Care:
The dog and cat food company Affinity has been one of the pioneers of Pet Friendly policies in workplaces. Aware of the bond between people and their pets, the company allows employees to bring their dogs to their offices in Barcelona.
The dog can be next to its owner resting, accompanying them to meetings, or socializing with other dogs in the Doggy Zone, an area that has workstations, play areas, and small houses for their rest.
Redbility:
On its Facebook page, the Madrid-based company Redbility has posted, “We are proud to be a dog-friendly office and we recommend it to all companies!”
For years, Redbility has found that generating innovative ideas and designing solutions for companies is easier in an environment with less stress and greater empathy: an environment created thanks to the presence of our loyal companions.
Utopicus:
Embracing Coworking and Networking trends, Utopic_US has created spaces for freelancers and private offices for companies. They believe in innovation and creativity, in the fusion of ideas and knowledge, and that pets are the best coworkers.
In their spaces, offices, meeting rooms, and training rooms, we can find furry friends supporting project development. Just seeing the tranquility that Mamut and Chingolo bring to work confirms the significant benefits that pet-friendly policies generate in companies.
The list of Pet Friendly offices in Spain, and worldwide, continues to grow every day. Both studies and results show that this policy is advisable for companies that not only support animals, but also take into account their employees and the positive effect that the companionship of pets generates.
Have we told you that at Aristopet we apply the same policy? Two fabulous dogs and a beautiful cat ensure that our workdays always include anecdotes and laughter.