Dogs in the office could be beneficial, scientists say
New research done by Japanese scientists say that looking longingly in a dog's eyes can release more oxytocin, resulting in higher employee well-being.
By Dan Cook |
Updated on September 22, 2016
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It might be a good move to let your cranky employees bring their dogs to work.
Research suggests that Fido’s mere presence stimulates the release of an internal chemical that perks folks right up. That is, as long as the dog gazes longingly and often into its owner’s eyes.
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Dan Cook is a journalist and communications consultant based in Portland, OR. During his journalism career he has been a reporter and editor for a variety of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, BusinessWeek, Newhouse Newspapers, Knight-Ridder, Time Inc., and Reuters. He specializes in health care and insurance related coverage for BenefitsPRO.
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