Purina Unites with Other Top Pet-Friendly Companies to Celebrate their Shared Passion on “National Take Your Dog to Work Day”
Glassdoor, Petco,
Onion, Inc., The Nerdery and Outward Hound join with Purina to attempt
to break the world record for Most Pets in the Workplace in One Day
Today Nestlé Purina, a global leader in pet
nutrition, health and wellness, joined with five other pet-friendly
companies to attempt to break the
world record for “Most Pets in the Workplace in One Day” by inviting
their associates to bring their pets to work on “National Take Your Dog
to Work Day.”
The participating companies include:
·
Glassdoor
·
Petco
·
Onion, Inc.
·
The Nerdery
·
Outward Hound
Purina
first set this record in 2015 with RecordSetter.com when associates
brought 281 pets to work last June. Purina hopes to significantly break
the current record this
year thanks to their pet-friendly partners, who share their
appreciation for the many benefits of allowing pets in the workplace.
For
more than 18 years, Purina has encouraged its associates to bring their
pets to work and the program has provided numerous benefits for
employees and their pets. Eighty
five percent of employees of companies with pets in the office say that
pets at work policies are beneficial, according to a survey conducted
in 2015 by Purina in conjunction with Mississippi State University
College of Veterinary Medicine.[i]
Some of these benefits include reduced blood pressure, a decrease in
loneliness, lower cholesterol levels, higher employee morale, increased
productivity and a boost in physical activity.
The pets also benefit from being with their owner throughout the day.
“At
Purina, we are guided by our motto, ‘Your pet, our passion,’ and our
belief that when pets and people are together life is truly better.
We’re excited to collaborate
with other companies that share our belief, particularly regarding pets
in the workplace,” said Purina veterinarian Dr. Kurt Venator, DVM, PhD,
and director of Veterinary Strategy and Programs. “We encourage our
associates to bring their pets to work every
day so they can experience the benefits—whether it be exercise from a
dog walk during the lunch break or having a calming companion nearby
during stressful times. This is why we see hundreds of pets at our St.
Louis campus every week.”
To
help future pet-friendly companies Purina and partners have also created
a digital toolkit with tips and tools to help employers who are
considering developing a pets at
work program. The free toolkit is available for download at www.purina.com
.
Purina
is also helping celebrate “National Take Your Dog to Work Day” with
fun-filled activities among employees at the Purina headquarters in St.
Louis such as puppy portraits,
mobile grooming performances by the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Team
and a Yappy Hour with Frosty Paws and ice cream for associates and
their pets.
“Apart
from promoting the many companies that have pet-friendly policies, we
take pride in the fact that we allow our employees to bring their pets
to work so they can enjoy
the benefits every day,” said Kirsten Davidson, head of employer brand
at Glassdoor. “Like Purina, we celebrate pet-friendly workplaces and
encourage other companies to join us in this pets-at-work movement.”
Purina,
along with the other pet-friendly companies, are encouraging employees
and other pet-friendly organizations to share their pets at work photos
using the hashtag #petsatwork.
For more information about Purina’s efforts to celebrate pets in the
workplace, visit
www.purina.com
.
About Nestlé Purina PetCare
Nestlé
Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, community involvement and
the positive bond between people and their pets. A premiere global
manufacturer of pet products,
Nestlé Purina PetCare is part of Swiss-based Nestlé S.A., a global
leader in nutrition, health and wellness.
