The Benefits Of Having Pets In The Workplace
There has been a significant increase in the number of companies that allow employees to bring their pets to the workplace. Why are employers making this change? The reality is that the benefits of having pets in the workplace far outweigh the negatives. Pets At Work Help Lower Stress Dozens of studies performed over several decades have shown that owning a pet helps to lower cortisol, a stress hormone. Pets also help to lower blood pressure. Lower cortisol and blood pressure also help to reduce depression and anxiety. At the same time, pets help to increase oxytocin, a chemical associated...