My company has been trying out some unique employee benefits lately, and I gotta say, it’s been pretty cool. We’ve got flexible work locations, pet-friendly offices, and even paid volunteer days. Also, they offer discounts on pet insurance, which is kinda awesome for pet owners. Just curious, does your workplace have any fun or creative perks?
Wait, a pet-friendly office? That sounds amazing. Do people actually bring their pets in every day?
Fallon said:
Wait, a pet-friendly office? That sounds amazing. Do people actually bring their pets in every day?
Yeah, most days there’s at least one dog hanging out under the conference table lol. It’s a great excuse for walk breaks too.
Fallon said:
Wait, a pet-friendly office? That sounds amazing. Do people actually bring their pets in every day?
I love this idea! But what if someone has allergies? Does your company have any rules about that?
@Tatum
Good question! They have designated pet-free zones, so people with allergies or who just aren’t into dogs don’t have to deal with them.
The flexible work location thing is interesting. Does that mean people can work from anywhere?
Soren said:
The flexible work location thing is interesting. Does that mean people can work from anywhere?
Pretty much! Some folks come into the office, some stay remote, and some even move to different cities and keep working from there.
Soren said:
The flexible work location thing is interesting. Does that mean people can work from anywhere?
Wish my company did that… commuting is the worst. Do you have to get approval first?
@Reilly
Yeah, you do have to let them know where you’ll be based, but as long as you get your work done, they’re chill about it.
Paid volunteer days sound cool! What kind of stuff do people usually volunteer for?
Nile said:
Paid volunteer days sound cool! What kind of stuff do people usually volunteer for?
It depends! Some do food banks, animal shelters, or community cleanups. It’s a nice way to give back without using vacation days.
Lol @ Yappy Hours. Do people actually bring their pets to these?
Clarke said:
Lol @ Yappy Hours. Do people actually bring their pets to these?
Haha, sometimes! It’s basically just a casual Friday happy hour, but with the option to bring pets if you’re in the office.
I love the idea of celebrating birthdays and workiversaries! Does your company do gifts too, or just cards?
Jace said:
I love the idea of celebrating birthdays and workiversaries! Does your company do gifts too, or just cards?
Mostly just cards (with fun pet themes), but sometimes small treats like cupcakes or coffee gift cards.