Nestlé's Head of HR: Why you should have a dog-friendly office

Last week saw dog lovers celebrating ‘Bring your dog to work day’, which saw employees up and down the country relish in the delight of having their four-legged furry friends in the office.

Aside from having a pooch to cuddle, admire, or play with on your lunch break, there’s a real business case for enabling pets to be a permanent fixture at work. 

According to research from Nestlé Purina PetCare, 41% of employers have found that being dog-friendly reduces stress at work, with nearly half (46%) believing it created a friendlier environment.

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