One of the options being studied to soften the blow of returning to the office is permitting pets. Amazon does this and many other large companies are starting to do it. There would be rules involved, of course, but looks like we may be able to bring well-behaved dogs to work with us soon, at least in the US. (I know a couple smaller overseas offices already allow it). Woo-hoo!
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Ya’ll ain’t right…definitely special people only at this outfit.
I can tell you right now if they allow dogs but not cats I will be formally protesting. Big time.
I reckon we will hafta carry them threw those doors.
Is San Ramon getting dogs? How do they go through the revolving doors?
This was tried in the early 2000’s in e-Foundation, the SAP deployment to be like a dot com! It was stupid and caused more problems than value. Some older dogs couldn’t hold it, and done younger dogs weren’t well behaved! ,
We don’t get enough quality work done in our 9+ hour days in the office as it is now. Bringing pets to work will only take away from getting real work done. Some employees have pet allergies which would become another complaint. The pet owners will obviously have to waste further work time taking breaks to walk their pets and see after their defecation habits. No, bringing pets to work doesn’t have any positives in the workplace at Chevron. OP, please identify yourself so HR can place your name at the top of the list for the next reorg. Thank you in advance.
Anna Jentoft doesn’t go to work at Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle alone.
Her one-year-old black labradoodle Franny is almost always by her side, sitting at Jentoft’s desk while she’s on calls and greeting other Amazon employees during their workdays.
Franny is one of more than 1,000 dogs at Amazon’s Seattle headquarters thanks to the company’s dog-friendly work policy. The retail giant is part of the 8 percent of workplaces in the U.S. that allow dogs to join their owners in the office, according to the Society of Human Resource Management. That’s a jump from 5 percent of employers in 2013.
“If I just need to take a breather after an intense meeting, I’ll take her out for a walk, or we’ll sit on the floor and play for a few minutes,” Jentoft said.
Oh yeah, when safety, OE and diversity moments run dry, no problem - "the optimal way to scope dog cr-p in 10 seconds without disturbing your co-worker"..."How to deal with ur--e smell and still enjoy your fav morning tea/Starbucks latte..."..."OE - if we can capture cow fl-------e in SJV, can dog and cat stench be measured for backup power? Capturing the "wet MMBTU's of Great Danes"...Lastly Diversity "No jokes about Siamese cats, nor NOTHING in regards to questions in terms of why most po-p is dark in color..."
Grow up.
I call bull $hit!
MW brings his dogs named layoff, re-org, and big dividends to work. He always wants to keep them close and think about them all the time.
Perks for pups
In addition to hanging with their beloved pet parents and getting fussed over by other Amazonians, there are plenty of fun things for dogs to do on campus. Reception desks in every office building are a must-stop spot to snag dog treats.
On the 17th floor of one of our buildings (Doppler), there’s a doggie deck—complete with a fake fire hydrant—where dogs can run around. The neighborhood has no shortage of po-p bag stations, designated dog relief areas, and dog-friendly water fountains. This year, we also opened a community off-leash dog park in the Denny Triangle neighborhood for employees and dogs in the community to enjoy – it features rocks and other structures for dogs to play on.
Local dogs and their owners also enjoy organized events throughout the year. Barktoberfest, for example, is a big hit, offering dog-friendly treats, activities, and even a doggie Halloween costume contest.
Going beyond the campus
Our devotion to our four-legged friends doesn’t stop at making sure they're enjoying their time on campus. Last year, in Tempe, Arizona, more than 90 Amazon employees, volunteers, and retailers came out to support the Ohana Animal Rescue. After more than 480 volunteer hours, the team completed 100 percent of Ohana’s renovation wish list, including creating new “meet and greet” rooms, renovating their medical exam room, organizing a 1,000 square-foot thrift store, and more. Three of the volunteers even went home as the proud new parents of adopted dogs.
Bringing teammates together, one dog at a time
Having pets in the workplace has been found to lower stress and boost morale. At Amazon, the benefits don’t stop there. The dog-friendly policy also contributes to the company’s culture of collaboration. As Hirschfield notes, “Dogs in the workplace is an unexpected mechanism for connection. I see Amazonians meeting each other in our lobbies or elevators every day because of their dogs.”
Will their be a size limit? My dog is sweet but weighs more than me.
What happened to all the cool posts about alligators, fight dogs, goats, snakes………..
You know the posts making fun of people who actually want to bring a animal to work.
what a d-mb proposal. Is this "softening the blow" on the pet? who cares? or is it on the employee that is too attached to his/her teddy bear and blankie that he/she cant leave home with out it?
If I can’t bring my Sugar Glider I’ll sue.
“Pets at work”
This should be fun. I can see the lawsuits being filed already. As soon as some millennial or zoomer's dog goes Cujo and bites one of their co-workers Chevron will be on the hook for millions in damages.
Dogs only. Cool let’s have pitbull matches during lunch. At least I might earn enough to feed my family then.
Hey I think I’m allergic to pets too. Yah yah that’s the ticket! I’m allergic and have to work from home!
I imagine it would be pretty restricted to dogs only.
I have an emotional support goat can I bring him. He p00ps everywhere he walks and he likes to eat anything. He would be awesome at the office.
We’re doomed
MW brings DP everyday.
Allergic - so yay! another reason to keep working from home!
About time. Hope we also get pet health insurance and daycare allowances.
I've been bringing my pet snake to play on and off campus to play.
His name is big joey and he is a sweetheart!
Can’t wait. My dog is mellow.