10 companies that let you bring your dog to work / By Melissa Hincha-Ownby, Mother Nature Network
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Allowing dogs at the office can be beneficial to a company's bottom line. Benefits of dogs in the workplace include increased morale and productivity, happier employees, lower absenteeism rates, and even improved relationships among coworkers. A recent study out of Central Michigan University reveals that dogs in the workplace can lead to more trust between coworkers and that leads to more collaboration among team members.
A 2006 survey from the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA) reports that nearly one in five American companies allows pets in the workplace. The following 10 companies are just a few of the thousands of dog-friendly workplaces across the U.S.
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