Trend: Pet Friendly offices are gaining ground

In Argentina, each June 2nd Dog Day is celebrated, a date that was established to honor and raise awareness about the importance of dogs as companions and family members.

It is an occasion to recognize the loyalty, unconditional love and joy that dogs bring to people’s lives. Many take advantage of this date to organize events and activities with their furry ones, and to promote responsible adoption.

According to data revealed by a survey, the 81% of Argentines who choose a companion animal have a dog. Furthermore, the report found that 3 out of 4 Argentines (75%) live with a pet. Among the people who have none, the 38% assured that plans to adopt in the future.

In Argentina, faced with this context and, especially after the pandemic and the rise of the flexible work modelmore and more companies recognize the benefits that pets provide people and the positive impact they have on their lives and productivity. In this context, The offices pet friendly They are an increasingly popular practice as they promote a more relaxed and friendly environment, reduce employee stress and encourage social interaction.

“Work environments must seek to provide the necessary services not only to earn a living, but to live it fully, which is why this practice has been adopted by the global WeWork community in several of its locations. In a context where the pandemic drastically changed the ways of working, we understood that pets play a key role and that, to make a difference, they definitely had to be part of the work space,” says Rocio Robledo, Country Manager of WeWork Argentina.

There are multiple reasons for making an office pet friendly, especially for the benefits it brings to the mental health, productivity and leisure.

Some of the most relevant advantages that pets bring to the office are:

• Improve the morale and well-being of employeeshelping to reduce stress and anxiety, which in turn can increase happiness and productivity at work.
• Foster a positive work environmentcreating a more relaxed and pleasant work environment, which can improve relationships between colleagues and reduce conflicts.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle since they promote a more active and healthy lifestyle for employees, encouraging them to go for a walk or exercise during the work day.

In addition, allowing pets to come to the office can help them socialize with other dogs and peoplepromoting the emotional and physical well-being of canines.

“When it comes to pet admission, WeWork is open to all types, sizes and ages. Taking care of the rules of coexistence, they can access all spaces, whether they are private offices, desks, office suites or full-floor offices. Regarding their care, that is the responsibility of each member, who must bring them their water dish, food and toys so that their visit to the pet friendly office is as pleasant as possible” concludes Robledo.