There is nothing quite like the love of a dog, a companion who can take the stress of a workday away with just a tilt of the head. And that’s why more and more employers are welcoming furry friends into the office.
"There's a rising sentiment in American society that dogs are, in fact, a part of our nuclear families — they aren't just pets,” Jovana Teodorovic, head of people and culture at Rover, said in a release. “
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Over 63 million U.S. households have a dog, according to the Insurance Information Institute, and for these millions of people, the well-being of their pet is a top priority. Now that the hybrid work environment is calling some dog owners back to the office a few days a week, employees will be even more vocal about
“It's abundantly clear that pet-friendly benefits are not only appreciated by employees, but they're actually creating a more productive workforce and competitive hiring process,” Teodorovic said. “While some businesses may move to remote work, many others will transition back to the office or into a hybrid workplace plan. We anticipate more than ever that they'll consider where and how pets fit into the equation.”
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Some companies have already begun implementing dog-friendly policies in the workplace, and those that have done so are seeing improved recruitment,
“Amazon has been dog-friendly since day one," Jennifer Skipper, Amazon's woof pack manager, said in a release. “Our dogs are a special part of Amazon's peculiar culture, and a mechanism for connection. We've found that dogs in the office actually contribute to our collaborative company culture.”
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Rover compiled a list of the top 20 most dog-friendly employers for 2021. These companies offer employees a robust set of dog-friendly perks including pet insurance, allowing dogs in the office, doggy daycare, and time off for pet bereavement. Check out the list below, numbered from 20 to one. (And enjoy some totally gratuitous but adorable pup photos while you're at it!)
