Make an office’s dog days dog friendly

It’s the dog days of August, so it’s time to remind readers of the benefits and pleasures of creating a dog-friendly workplace.

Dog-friendly offices are good for dogs, but more importantly, they’re good for business. It certainly helps attract and retain great employees.

In my company, we indicate we’re a "dog-friendly workplace" in our help-wanted ads. That’s increased both the number and quality of applicants. And once someone gets used to bringing their dog to work, they’re less likely to leave.

Employees are more likely to work late, finishing a project when they don’t have to run home to walk the dog. Most non-dog-owner employees also enjoy the friendlier, warmer atmosphere it creates when dogs are around.

Even the delivery folks love the dogs. The UPS man, Paul, gives each dog a biscuit every day, so my dog Cosmo knows exactly what brown can do for him.

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/abrams/2006-08-24-dogs-2_x.htm