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Companies often implement various strategies to boost the morale, happiness and energy of their employees. Financial rewards, public recognition, awards for notable contributions, wellness programmes, team-building activities, social gatherings, special discounts, etc. are some of the common practices. Recently, a Hyderabad-based start-up company hired a 'Chief Happiness Officer (CHO)' to help employees deal with work-related stress and keep the office environment energised. Well, surprisingly, the CHO is a dog named Denver.
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Chief Happiness Officer Denver
The co-founder of the start-up Harvesting Robotics, Rahul Arepaka, shared a heartwarming post on LinkedIn announcing that his company hired Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer. The post includes a picture of a golden retriever named Denver.
Interestingly, Denver also has an official profile on LinkedIn. His profile reads, "As Chief Happiness Officer, I lead the charge in creating a positive, inclusive, and energized work environment:
- Providing on-demand stress relief through timely walk-ins.
- Monitoring team morale and issuing barks when affection quotas aren’t met.
- Participating in key meetings (especially the ones with snacks).
- Boosting productivity through spontaneous play breaks.
- Welcoming guests, vendors, and new hires with enthusiasm and curiosity."
Since shared, the post has gone viral, drawing the attention of many users. The post has amassed massive likes and users have flooded the comments section expressing their love for Denver- The Chief Happiness Officer.
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How Pet-friendly Policies Can Make a Difference?
Notably, studies say that having pets around can ease stress and boost productivity. Big companies like Amazon and Google have already embraced this strategy many years back. According to studies, companies that have successfully implemented pet-friendly policies have cited benefits such as increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
Here we highlight some of the key benefits of how pet-friendly policies can make a difference in the workplace.
Reduced Stress
Interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety. Moreover, they can provide a calming presence, helping employees relax.
Increased Socialisation
Pets can be a conversation starter which ultimately may encourage socialisation among employees. Moreover, it can foster teamwork and collaboration while caring for pets.
Improved Morale
Interacting with pets can release endorphins which may improve mood and overall well-being. Pets can also bring a sense of joy and playfulness to workplaces.
Increased Productivity
Employees may feel recharged after taking short breaks to interact with office pets. With reduced stress and improved mood, focus and productivity of employees may increase.
Other Benefits
Appointing pets in workplaces can demonstrate a commitment to employee well-being. Even pet-friendly workplaces can be a draw for top talent.
However, factors such as allergies, pet care, and office cleanliness are essential to be considered when implementing such policies.
