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I can't believe this is for real. How cool would that be though? I don't think I'd get any work done .... not like I do now either :P
from citynews.ca
| quote: | Take Your Dog To Work Day Has Employees Wagging Their Tails
Thursday June 22, 2006
You've heard of casual Fridays and flex time?
Now meet the next big innovation at your office - Take Your Dog To Work Day.
Whoever comes up with these ideas has declared Friday as the official occasion to bring your pet with you to the office. And while it may seem like a far fetched idea depending on what you do, it's actually been around for eight years.
And some business experts suggest there's a good reason for more companies to let the fur fly during your 9-5 routine.
A survey taken by online job site Simply Hired and its web counterpart Dogster suggests a third of all dog owners admit they'd be willing to take a five percent pay cut if they could bring their best friend to work with them on a daily basis.
Two thirds were willing to work longer hours if Fido was nearby, and half claimed they'd switch jobs for a more canine-friendly environment.
And in an increasingly competitive market, the list of companies that are listening is growing. More than 400 firms in the U.S., for example, now list themselves as 'dog friendly' to prospective employees.
"Companies hire in-house masseuses to in-house chefs. Why not take this step and allow people to bring a companion that's really important to them in their lives?" wonders Simply Hired's Phil Carpenter.
Humane societies also support the idea, noting dogs are social animals and are better off with their owners than lying around the house all day waiting for someone to come home.
Jaymer Delapena works for a company called Tellme Networks that allows this paws for thought. He claims people have taken the concept to heart in a big way, even inviting the four footed guests to business meetings.
"I'll be walking past a conference room and look inside and my dog is sitting in a chair around a table," he reveals.
There are drawbacks of course. There's the potential for barking and interruption, fighting amongst territorial pooches, the need to placate dogphobic colleagues and even the more than occasional accident on the office rug.
But many employers say it's worth the inconvenience because it doesn't cost them anything and it makes their employees better workers - something money can't buy.
And some think the animals are often more respectful than their owners.
Scott Fleming is the president of a firm that deals in china, crystal, silver and other fragile collectibles.
"They have not broken a single piece," he relates about the pets at his office, before adding, "which is more than I can say for the rest of us." |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| My co-worker was telling me today about this. Never heard of it. Thought it was kinda funny. She's bringing her dog though. I'm pumped, I LOVE DOGS! |
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| preppie chick |
| well for a guy that works at my office it's take your dog to work everyday. soooooo cute. |
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| Theresa |
What about people with allergies?
That would REALLY suck for me :( |
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| Tordan |
| quote: | Originally posted by Theresa
What about people with allergies?
That would REALLY suck for me :( |
ditto. as much as i love dogs i could never work for a 'dog friendly' company b/c i'd be sick all the time. |
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| Jem_hadar |
| I wish I could bring my kitties to work! Id be way more content (productive?) if my little Bubbas and Tai Fluffas were with me all day!!! |
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| Floorwhore |
christ, whats next - 'take last nights prostitute to work' day?
this noise. |
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| ++ EGO ++ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Theresa
What about people with allergies?
That would REALLY suck for me :( |
It's called allergy medicine |
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| Theresa |
| quote: | Originally posted by Tordan
ditto. as much as i love dogs i could never work for a 'dog friendly' company b/c i'd be sick all the time. |
It would be a dog friendly environment and a Ben and Theresa unfriendly environment.
This seems like a stupid idea. A lot of people are allergic to animals, and even if you aren't, breathing in too much animal dander is bad for you anyway. Being in a work environment where the animal fur and is circulating through the office, and then going home to pets where there is bound to be tonnes of hair too just seems silly.
The workplace is not for pets to come and play.
Instead of being so concerned about pets, why don't offices start making daycares for children so that parents don't pay an arm and a leg for child care costs?
Yeesh, get the priorities straight. |
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| Theresa |
| quote: | Originally posted by ++ EGO ++
It's called allergy medicine |
It's called "allergy medicine doesn't work".
Allergy meds help with things like pollen and dust, but with animal dander, it still makes my skin break out, my eyes water, sneezing. Overall, I feel like .
Not to mention that I have found that a lot of antihistemines make me drowsy and my attention span drops considerably, even with the non-drowsy kind. |
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| Jayx1 |
LOL
Dont wear perfume or deodourant to work but bring your dog?
WTF IS HAPPENING TO OUR SOCIETY?
FOR S SAKE!
Like when i had the quiznos and people would get all confused and upset when i told them that rover had to wait outside.
like..DUH!!!
Bring your dog to work day (at the food processing plant) yeeehawww! :eek: :nervous: :nervous: |
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| ++ EGO ++ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Theresa
It's called "allergy medicine doesn't work". |
relax
Allergy and Antihistamine medications do work, but of course there will always be exceptions such as your case which sounds more of a health risk?
In that case, your workplace won't be involved in this "bring your pet to work" day. The office should take health pre-cautions before allowing something like this.
I have worked at studios before where casual acts such as bringing your dog to the "office", or even your kids, is allowed and it deffinately shows with people's attitude and the overall work environment. It's a good idea, but perhaps it would only work in particular jobs/offices. |
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