They say that a dog, is man’s best friend!

Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people bringing their dogs into the work place.

Last week our Commercial Director Brett Dickinson brought his lovely dog into our Sydney office for the day’s work. At first, Geordie was shy and took his time to become familiar with the office space and staff at their desks (whilst Brett was madly sourcing talent for an E-commerce Marketing Manager). Towards the end of the day Geordie had fully acclimatised to his new friends and surroundings and what’s more, all the staff ended up having a fantastic and memorable day at work! Not to mention all the other tenants on our floor.

Bringing your “best friend” to work can benefit everyone. Here’s how.

1. It benefits the dog

Research suggests that dogs face distress when they are left alone at home. There is no one a dog would rather be with than their owners! If you are taking your dog to work-not only are you making them happy but you are strengthening your bond with them. A change of environment for your dog where they get to meet new people can make them feel great too.

2. It benefits the office

Let’s face it, everyone loves dogs. Many studies claim that spending as little as ten minutes around pets can significantly help to reduce stress levels and anxiety.Taking your dog to work can help everyone improve productivity and make them feel relaxed. All employees at some point are bound to have a bad day at work and having a dog around instantly boosts everyone’s spirits!

Playing with the dog at the office is also a great way to socialise with your colleagues. It’s a great conversation starter and discussing shared love for an animal can help to make your relationship with people smooth.

3. Doggy-walk breaks

If you’re bored of getting a coffee with your colleague, you can always take the dog for a walk with them. Not only will this change make it interesting but it can also help you to get some exercise while discussing important/personal issues.

Doggy walks can also enable socialising with other dog owners who work around the same area. It could even be a great networking opportunity meeting likemindeddog lovers around your area!

At S2M, we believe in having a fun and friendly working culture which allows all employees to be productive. Check out our culture on our Instagram page here.