http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNsbLaoPawQ<br />Lots of small businesses offer perks to their employees, like health benefits, flexible work hours and even free snacks. Although it's a novel concept for employers to allow dogs in the workplace, this perk is becoming more and more commonplace. <br /><br />In fact, opening up your workplace to our furry friends can have some surprising benefits for your small business. In a recent APPAM survey, they discovered the following benefits in pet friendly workplaces.<br /><br /> - Lower stress levels and less absenteeism than in pet-free offices <br />- Productivity and employee morale got a boost when canine companions joined the work force <br />- Employees were more willing to work overtime, thanks to the addition of pets in the workplace
