May 21, 2008 - The HON Company, a designer and manufacturer of office furniture, conducted an online survey that targeted more than 600 consumers.  The survey conducted helps to gain a better understanding of whether or not pets are allowed in the workplace and what type of influence there is when pets are allowed in the workplace.

The HON survey found that 30% of employers allow pets in the office.  Of those people:

• About a quarter (24%) of those people are allowed to bring dogs into the workplace
• 12% are permitted to bring fish
• and 8% are allowed to bring cats

The Warehouse Office Furniture Mart, which is one of The HON Company's dealers, encourages a pet friendly environment as a workplace as well as for customers who walk into their showrooms. 

Employers who permit their employees to bring pets into the workplace, could potentially reap the benefit of lowering the rate of their absenteeism.  According to the HON survey, "millions of Americans believe pets on the job lower absenteeism and encourage workers to get alone".

For those who are allowed to bring their dogs into the workplace, but are concerned about relieving your dog from its bathroom needs, you may consider using a product called The Pet Loo, which is an indoor potty for dogs, that requires no replacement parts.  For more information on this product, please visit: http://www.dogservicenetwork.com/thepetloo/general_info.html.

Source: "FLEX TIME WITH A FISH? MEETINGS WITH A MUTT?", Hon.com