How Tighter RTO Rules May Cost Employers High Performer Pet Owners

"It noted that 71 percent of all U.S. households - or 94 million in all - now own a pet, up from 65 percent in 2015. More significantly for workplace harmony and stability, 67 percent of employees who live with a dog, cat, parrot, Guinea pig - or the potbellied variety - and other domestic critters said they'd find a new job if their employer decided to reduce or terminate their remote working arrangements."

"Similarly, 41 percent of pet owners questioned said they'd take a cut in pay in order to continue working alongside their animal companions, and 78 percent said they'd reconsider their office job if dogs were banned from company premises. About 60 percent of respondents said they'd take themselves for a walk away from work that created conflicts in caring for their pet."

"For starters, the report cited research showing pet owning worker surpass colleagues who don't have animal roommates in many performance metrics. Take for example the 91 percent engagement rates of pet owners compared to 65 percent for critter-less colleagues. The same gap exists for productivity rates of 88 percent versus 65 percent, and intent to remain with employers - so long as remote working options allow them to stay with Fido and Sheeba - of 88 percent versus 73 percent."

Seventy-one percent of U.S. households, or 94 million, now own a pet, up from 65 percent in 2015. Sixty-seven percent of employees who live with pets said they would seek new jobs if remote working arrangements were reduced or terminated. Forty-one percent of pet owners said they would accept a pay cut to keep working alongside their animals, while 78 percent would reconsider office roles if dogs were banned and about 60 percent would leave jobs that conflicted with pet care. Pet owners show higher engagement (91% vs 65%), productivity (88% vs 65%), and intent to remain when remote options allow pet companionship (88% vs 73%).

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