Want employees to return to the office? Let them bring their pandemic pets along | Gene Marks

Pet-friendly offices and insurance for animal companions could be the trending post-pandemic employment perks

We're in the midst of a severe labor shortage and a reluctance among many people to return to the office. So how can small businesses attract workers? Maybe we should be considering dogs and cats?

It's no secret that pet ownership soared during the pandemic. According to the American Pet Products Association, 11.38m US households took on a new pet during the pandemic, with 75% of all pet owners saying that spending time with a dog or cat helped to reduce their stress and increased their sense of wellbeing during Covid-19.