Man's best friend may have a place at the office. A study conducted at a North Carolina company found that people who took their dogs to work reported experiencing lower stress during the day than pet owners who left their companions at home or those who didn't have pets. While pets can be distracting. one benefit of having four-legged friends at the desk: the canines promoted conversation and camaraderie among employees, prompting pert-free workers to ask their colleagues if they could take their dogs for a walk. Doesn't that sound more inviting than a trust fall.
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