Taking dogs to work 'reduces employee stress

LONDON. April 1. KAZINFORM   Bringing pet dogs to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying for other employees, a study suggests, Kazinform refers to BBC.

US researchers found those with access to dogs were less stressed as the day went on than those who had none.

The preliminary study published in theInternational Journal of Workplace Health Management  looked at 75 staff.

The researchers suggested access to dogs boosted morale and reduced stress levels, whether people had access to their own pets or other people's.

The study was carried out by a team of researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University who looked at a manufacturing company where people are allowed to bring their pets to work.

They compared those who brought in their own pets, with those who had dogs - but left them at home - and staff who did not own pets.

Over a week, the researchers compared employees' stress levels, job satisfaction and feelings about support from and commitment to the company.

 





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