An office in Columbus, Ohio, is catering not only to its employees but also to its fur babies! With about 80 dogs that actively come into the office, this is quite possibly the definition of a dream job.
Bark is a company dedicated to providing subscription boxes of high-quality dog toys. A typical Bark Box includes an array of toys, tasty treats, and sometimes even a surprise for the pet parent. The team at Bark has some adorable inspiration throughout their workday, so it’s no wonder they create such an amazing product.
The team that founded Bark is a pack of true dog lovers, and they wanted to cater to a team of workers who love dogs just as much as they do. By allowing their dogs in the office, Bark has built an incredible team of hardworking, animal-loving professionals!
“We can have 40 to 50 in the office on a day sometimes, which is why it was critical to design with dogs first.”- Emily Muhl, Bark’s Vice President.
Since this office can host up to 50 dogs at a time, it had to be created with a pup in mind. Bark has gone above and beyond to ensure its workplace is as dog-friendly as possible.
There is an indoor play area, furniture lined with pet-safe material, scratch-resistant carpets, and individual cubbies where each employee can snuggle with their pet while they work. These cubbies are built with large wall dividers, which help keep workers and fur babies focused during those busy workdays.
Even the desks have a tiny built-in couch made for pups, so they can be by their owner’s side if they need to work at a desk for the day. Bark is quite possibly the most dog-friendly office out there!
It’s possible that other employers will soon catch on to this unique trend. Studies show that work quality improves when staff are less stressed and have cute distractions available throughout the day. If bringing your beloved companion to the office can boost productivity, then why not give it a try?!
Bark sounds like the office of a dog lover’s dream! Where do we sign up?
Take a look at the hashtag on Instagram, #barkboxoffice, for a sneak peek into the “pawfice.”
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