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Essay / How Puppies in the Workplace Can Reduce Stress - 602
There's probably nothing more for animal lovers than taking their quadruped to work with them. The latest research has proven that bringing pets into the workplace creates a much happier and less stressful work environment. Scientists found that people who took their dogs to work reported less stress throughout the day than employees without dogs or those who had dogs but didn't take them to work (International Journal of Workplace Health Management). Many previous studies have linked the presence of pets to less stress and better health. For example, in hospitals and nursing homes, animals have contributed to faster recovery after surgery, by controlling patients' blood pressure and depression levels. As organizations continue to be aware of the importance of engagement, perceived organizational support and employee satisfaction. They are also aware that many factors can influence an employee's perception of the workplace. A growing trend of allowing pets in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care settings has also been advanced in businesses. The reactions ...