Dogs in the Workplace
Small businesses can’t always compete with larger businesses in terms of employee benefits, but one thing any business can do is institute a dog-friendly workplace and allow employees to bring their dogs to work.
In surveys, employees say that they would work longer hours, or even take a paycut, if they could bring their furry family members to work. And anecdotal evidence suggests that having dogs in the workplace can be a great stress reliever - for dog owners and their co-workers.
Here are two great videos on how to create great dog-friendly workplace policies:
Dogs in the Workplace: Tips to Make it Work
Does your company let employees bring their dogs to work? Nominate them for a Dog-Friendly Maynard Award!
Dog-Friendly Concord
The Dog Travel Channel has a whole series of videos on their website about dog-friendly destinations in the US. Here’s the video on nearby Concord, MA.
Also interesting: this article mentioning Massachusetts and the Trustees of Reservations as having an “enlightened policy [on] allowing dogs off leash”.
Know of a dog-friendly business in the Maynard area? Let us know!
