The pet-friendly movement is unstoppable. And the inclusion of pets in our leisure time and at work is 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 already told you about here and here. However, there are countries where it has been part of company policies for years. A great example of this comes to us from across the pond: from the USA.
So next, we're going to introduce you to four of those companies. So you can see that great initiatives are not just for Airbnb, Amazon, and Google.
If you are an active Twitter user, you have probably heard of Bitly, the URL shortening service, which is commonly used in 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. And in that sense, they know that one way to keep their people happy and relaxed is... by incorporating their ARISTOPETS into their daily work life. You just have to see the photos to see that they are integrated and participate in everything that is needed.
Images: Bitly's Instagram
Tradesy
This fashion resale marketplace 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 they are offered, the admission of ARISTOPETS in the office stands out. But not only that. In addition to offering pet insurance, the "Pup of the Month" is chosen monthly, and quarterly meetings for ARISTOPARENTS are held, where all kinds of pet-friendly plans are organized and planned. Likewise, the "dog buddy" role has been created, that is, a co-worker who voluntarily takes care of another employee's pet during particularly busy days or during meetings.
Image: Tradesy's Twitter
This company, founded in 2005 by David Gorodyansky, provides a virtual private network, also known as VPN, which translated into our language... means an ideal network for secure web browsing.
According to Forbes magazine, this is one of the six most promising companies in the US. For its part, Business Insider named it one of the 15 most important startups in the world, dedicated to security.
Beyond that, the company is also known for the multiple benefits it offers its more than 100 employees. Among them, it stands out that it is a pet-friendly workplace and that it reimburses its employees up to €50 a month for their pet insurance. You can read about it here.
This digital marketing provider focused on the real estate industry, based in 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. And they give their more than 200 employees the opportunity to take walks with their dogs and take breaks outside, to disconnect and enjoy quality time during the workday.
