Furry Friends in the Workplace
Introducing four-legged friends has become the newest trend in workplaces across the world.
After spending lockdowns working from home, many found it challenging to return to the office. The solution? Furry friends in the workplace.
Engaging Atmosphere
Health Benefits
One of the most significant benefits that four-legged friends can provide is the abundance of health benefits. Dogs are known for their calming effect on people, and many studies have shown that petting a dog can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Allowing dogs in the office could lead to a more relaxed and comfortable work environment, which leads to higher job satisfaction and productivity. Furry friends can also be an easy source of entertainment, breaking up workday monotony and making a massive difference in the office mood – say goodbye to office blues!
Office dogs help promote mental health and well-being among employees, and interacting with dogs can improve cardiovascular health and reduce blood pressure. As dogs require exercise, office dogs help promote physical activity among employees. With office jobs, employees tend to sit for hours without minimal movement. Taking the office dog on a short walk improves overall health and well-being, reduces stress levels, and helps boost productivity.
Better Company Image
Improved Work-Life Balance
An office dog can help owners balance their personal and professional lives. For many dog owners, their pets are an essential source of companionship and emotional support. Bringing their dogs to work can help them feel less lonely, allow them to spend more time with their pets, and reduce the stress and distractions of worrying about their dogs at home.
Good to Know
While an office dog can be a cost-effective way to provide additional benefits, it’s vital to prepare accordingly and be wary of potential downsides. By establishing clear rules, procedures and guidelines, companies can ensure all employees’ safety and implement a dog-friendly office smoothly.
Not everyone likes dogs, and that’s okay! It’s best to create designated no-dog areas providing safe places for your employees. Designated dog areas can also reduce distractions and help create a more organised and controlled environment.
Pet-friendly Décor
Another crucial aspect of having a dog-friendly office is the furniture. By decorating your office with premium high-quality furniture made of durable materials, you can minimise damage and keep the office clean. Using furniture made from premium materials like solid wood, such as our Bok Cowork Desk, Oscar Desk or Mikado Meeting Table, are great options to keep your two and four-legged co-workers happy!
Don’t worry – our furniture and service are dog-approved! Live Light offers a wide range of furniture and accessories that can withstand dog fur, and our refurbishing process helps restore items to their original glory. Live Light understands that life happens, and wear and tear is bound to happen. Our team in the workshop can handle a little scratch here and there, but extensive chew marks, ripped or large upholstery damage, deep stains, and chipped wood is where it becomes a little tricky and can result in a replacement or repair fee. To give each product the love it deserves, we hope that each two or four-legged user treats their Live Light furniture and accessories as their own. Whether or not you have a pet-friendly office, our furniture and accessories are made to last.
Live Light x Dripl
Although this upcoming trend has been more popular in the United States and the UK, some Benelux companies have begun making the switch. One company that has made a splash is Dripl, a Belgian company that is reinventing the soft drink industry. Dripl, like Live Light, aims to reduce waste and help make the world more sustainable.
By creating the first healthy drink machine that is good for our body and planet, Dripl is known for their sustainable efforts. Which is why it was an honour to help style their new lounge area! As a modern and non-traditional company, Dripl hoped to find a way to create a fun meeting area that helped promote creativity and collaboration. Our N701 3-seater sofa and footstool were a hit – for the employees and their four-legged friends!
‘We were looking for a cosy sofa to host every Monday morning meeting in.
Besides, we are not a fan of sitting at your desk for eight hours.
This way, the team can also work quietly on the sofa for a while. ' – DRIPL
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