As Bring Your Pet To Work Day marks its 26th anniversary in the UK this week, it seems more companies are looking at the benefits of pets in the workplace.
Experts say it is a simple balance between stress inducing and stress busting situations and workplace stress causes negativity which can create a tense working environment for employees.
But research shows that pets at work tend to improve office morale, decrease absenteeism levels and promote a healthy work-life balance which is good for the employer and the employees.