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What\u2019s driving the surge in pet-related workplace benefits? What do the policies include\u2014and who\u2019s pushing back?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From \u201cpaw-ternity leave\u201d to pet bereavement time, companies are offering an expanding menu of pet benefits, sparking debate over whether employers are going too far in accommodating workers\u2019 relationships with their pets in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn more about the increase in pet perks and why some are against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Growth of Pet <\/strong>Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, companies have introduced an array of pet benefits to support employees\u2019 relationships with their animal companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Pet insurance<\/strong><\/a>. More than a third of large US companies offered pet insurance in 2022\u2014a 22% increase from 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/strong>\u201cPaw-ternity\u201d and \u201cfur-turnity\u201d leave<\/strong><\/a>. A growing number of companies provide paid time off for new pet parents, offering leave ranging from 10 hours to two weeks<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. <\/strong>Pet bereavement leave<\/strong><\/a>. California, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, and Washington have pet bereavement policies that give paid time off to employees who lose their animal companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. <\/strong>Pet sick days<\/strong><\/a>. A recently proposed New York City Council bill would amend the city’s paid sick leave<\/a> law to include care for pets and service animals, potentially enabling millions of private-sector workers to use existing paid sick time for their animal companions. Lawmakers haven\u2019t defined exactly which types of pets qualify<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Increase in Pet Ownership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Americans\u2019 relationship with pets has fundamentally shifted as traditional family structures evolve<\/strong>. While the percentage of households with children has dropped from 48% to 39%<\/a> since 2000, pet ownership has soared, with 62% of Americans now having non-human companions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millennials are driving this transformation<\/strong>, representing both the largest segment of the workforce and biggest group of pet owners at 35%<\/a>. Their influence has pushed companies to reconsider traditional workplace benefits. The dramatic rise in pet ownership parallels a fundamental shift in pets\u2019 role in American life<\/strong>. As their role has evolved from primarily functional<\/a>\u2014providing security, for instance\u2014to offering emotional support and companionship, organizations are exploring how these relationships could benefit the workplace.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Case For and Against Pet Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supporters point to research showing that pet-friendly policies strengthen companies\u2019 branding, attract prospective employees, and improve work culture<\/strong><\/a>. Experts say they also boost worker morale, engagement, and retention<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Pets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our bonds with our pets give a notable boost to our emotional health<\/a><\/strong>. Your dog or cat learns your habits and facial expressions<\/a>. They also establish daily rituals for greeting you when you get home from work. These moments of connection boost your moods and make you feel more calm. Researchers have found that having a pet can help people cope with negative emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Even petting a dog or a cat can prompt your body to dial back its stress response<\/a>, which can reduce the anxiety you feel. The emotional bonds between you and your pet are further reinforced by oxytocin, the \u201clove hormone,\u201d which increases in your system and your dog\u2019s when you look into your dog\u2019s eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts say that our pets are valuable sources of emotional support<\/strong>. There\u2019s a reason why people don\u2019t necessarily feel like it\u2019s lying to call their pet an \u201cemotional support animal<\/a>,\u201d even if they don\u2019t have the anxiety or depression<\/a> that emotional support animals are shown to ease.<\/a> A pet’s companionship can reduce isolation and loneliness<\/a>, give you a sense of belonging and connection<\/a>, and help you feel more present and mindful<\/a>. But more than that, taking care of a pet can feel meaningful and can even give you a sense of purpose<\/a> or \u201ca reason to live and focus on the future<\/a>\u201d\u2014which can have a profound effect on people struggling with depression and perhaps even help those experiencing suicidal thoughts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet Benefits Are Going Too Far<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Critics, however, worry that pet-related leave policies would increase companies\u2019 operational expenses<\/strong>, forcing them to pass costs on to consumers through higher prices. Some argue that such policies can create workplace inequity<\/strong><\/a> by giving pet owners additional time off that workers without pets can\u2019t access. Moreover, lengthy pet-care-related absences <\/strong>could <\/strong>unfairly burden team members covering colleagues\u2019 work<\/a>. Finally, some contend that mandating pet care benefits shouldn\u2019t be a priority when many workers still lack paid sick leave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s driving the surge in pet-related workplace benefits? What do the policies include\u2014and who\u2019s pushing back? From \u201cpaw-ternity leave\u201d to pet bereavement time, companies are offering an expanding menu of pet benefits, sparking debate over whether employers are going too far in accommodating workers\u2019 relationships with their pets in the United States. Continue reading to learn more about the increase in pet perks and why some are against them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":138433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,30],"tags":[727],"class_list":["post-138430","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-society","category-work","tag-articles","","tg-column-two"],"yoast_head":"\nShould Companies Offer Pet Benefits? 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