Brits are increasingly recognising the benefits of dogs. Stressed? Tired? Bored? Dogs are pretty much always the solution to our problems. From dog-friendly offices to pawternity leave, companies are picking up on the benefits of our four-legged friends. At Adzuna, we have taken a look at the best companies to work for if you want to spend your days surrounded by dogs in the office. After all, who doesn’t want to work in a dog-friendly office?
Google is well known for being a fun place to work, with plenty of perks, but did you know that the company has dog-friendly offices? The multinational company has four main offices in London alone and in three of them, you will find plenty of dogs.
The offices have dog walls of fame, filled with photos of the furry friends who regularly visit the office. In fact, dogs are so welcome in the office that some of the company’s printers are named after the Dooglers (that’s dog Googlers!) If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, check out this blog dedicated to the Dooglers, which includes their likes and dislikes!
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Boohoo
Fast fashion giant Boohoo is also a great place to work if you can’t bear to part with your four-legged friends. Staff get an impressive 40% off Boohoo brands, oh, and Boohoo sells dog outfits! Working at Boohoo will definitely make your dog the most stylish pet in the neighbourhood!
Fancy working at Boohoo? Check out available roles here
Bella and Duke
Next up on the list of the most dog-friendly offices is Bella and Duke. The pet food subscription company is unsurprisingly dog-friendly, but did you know that it was voted the UK’s most pet-friendly office? Filled with kennels, toys, and dog agility equipment, it is hardly surprising that the company has ranked so highly among pet lovers.
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Komodo Digital
Newcastle-based digital agency Komodo Digital also ranks highly for its friendliness towards pets. The company describes itself as being a dog-friendly hub ‘for those who appreciate the cold nose of a furry friend.’ Now, your lunch break in Komodo’s office would be pretty pawfect!
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Charlotte Tilbury
Many of us dream of being part of one of the world’s fastest-growing make-up companies. Well, how does working at Charlotte Tilbury sound, where you’re surrounded by free make-up and free cuddles with dogs? Yes, that’s right, Charlotte Tilbury’s office is dog-friendly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It’s definitely clear which days will be the most popular in that office!
Why not check out available roles at Charlotte Tilbury?
ClearScore
ClearScore was ranked one of the best small companies to work for in 2020 by the Sunday Times. There is a good reason for that; the company is dog-friendly! It’s clear the company is dog-obsessed, especially after the release of the advertisement featuring one of their furry friends.
Interested in working at ClearScore? Check out vacancies here
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Climax Studios
Fan of gaming and dogs? Well, what better place to work than Climax Studios? The gaming company is based next to the sea in Portsmouth and is a dog-friendly space. It’s definitely an ideal spot for dogs who love a swim!
Available vacancies at Climax Studios can be found here
Where is the most dog-friendly place in the UK?
Wondering where to live if you want to work alongside dogs? A study has been done by Brother on the most dog-friendly locations in the UK, based on the number of dog-friendly offices per capita. Manchester took the top spot, with 12.39 dog-friendly offices per 100,000 people. The other most dog-friendly locations were Brighton, Edinburgh, London, and Exeter.
Benefits of a dog-friendly office
There are tons of perks of working in a dog-friendly office. The top one is of course the chance to play and cuddle with cute dogs in your free time! Ultimately, dogs offer social support, by helping to reduce stress and anxiety in employees. Dog-friendly offices increase office morale and by having less burned-out staff, the company will ultimately benefit.
It has also been proven that dog-friendly offices often improve collaboration and work relationships. Dogs are a great talking point and can encourage employees from various teams to interact with each other. After all, most people have to stop and stroke a cute dog!
Weirdly enough, dog-friendly offices improve productivity and creativity. Employees often feel more relaxed with dogs around, encouraging them to be more creative. The benefit of being able to take short breaks for walking the dog shouldn’t be ignored either. Taking short breaks, such as dog walks, can do wonders for people’s focus.
If you’re dog-obsessed, it is worth taking a look at some dog-friendly companies. Companies are looking for new and innovative ways to entice employees back to the office and creating dog-friendly offices is a perk that is increasing in popularity. With 3.2 million households in the UK acquiring a new pet since the start of the pandemic, the perk of dog-friendly offices is expected to be advertised more and more.
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