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Pets in the workplace

The last quarter century has been marked by a growing awareness of the benefits of the human-animal bond. Put more simply, it's good for us to have pets around. This concept has been employed for some time in hospitals and nursing homes, where therapy dogs bring pleasure and healing to patients. Now pets are bringing their benefits to an unexpected setting: the workplace. Read about the benefits to workers in all kinds of office environments, from law firms to high-tech companies. The article wraps up with ten basic tips for allowing pets at work, for organizations considering the idea.

Sat, 25 Dec 1999 16:57:50 -0800

Submitted by: Barbara Petura