The Reality of a Paw Workplace

What are the benefits of working with man’s best colleague?

Dogs are universally known as man’s best friend but their value as a great addition in the workplace is also increasingly being recognised.

At McLaughlin & Associates, we’re quick to agree. The benefits that Sir Henri, our black Shar-Pei brings to our office as an integral member of our team (he has his own business card and title, Chief of Staff), are immeasurable.

Sir Henri’s working life came about literally by accident when he was run over by a car (there was a huge degree of contributory negligence on his part, he was chasing it after all).  To recuperate from his injuries, it was decided he should come to my office for two weeks so he could receive his medication and TLC.

The idea being that once he had recuperated, life in the office would return to normal and he would return to his normal duties – at home.  That never happened.  I faced a mini revolt from my staff, clients and even other tenants in the building who had for those two weeks, checked in on Sir Henri’s health and recovery.  Everyone had grown quite attached to him and it didn’t take much convincing to promote him to a full time position in the office.

Sir Henri has had a fantastic impact on our office.  In fact, I cannot think of any negatives.  There is just something about having a dog like Sir Henri around the place.  Everyone just loves him.