Dog owners up and down the country are turning down their dream jobs if it means they can't bring their pooch into the office. More than a third (37%) would reject the role entirely, with almost half (43%) believing they should have the same privileges as parents, new research by Rover.com has revealed. Shockingly, 29% of Brits admitted they would even take a pay cut to ensure their pup is welcomed at work, while 1 in 5 (20%) said they'd go as far rejecting their dream job if there was no room to accommodate their furry friends.
When job hunting, almost a quarter of Brits (23%) said having their dog at work is a top priority —outranking perks like a company gym (6%), paid health care (18%), and a company canteen (10%). With January marking the peak season for job hunting, the new figures represent a huge cultural shift in priorities, with a massive 47% of owners now expecting dog-friendly policies as standard.
This is because the majority of Brits believe dogs help reduce stress, boost team morale and improve workplace atmosphere. Going one step further, almost 1 in 4 said having dogs in the office has made it easier to get to know their colleagues on a more personal level – beating traditional icebreakers like team away days and company drinks, with pups given honorary job titles like ‘Pawsitivity Maker’, ‘Chief Fun Operator’ and ‘CEO of Happiness and Cuddles’.
