PetFriendlyOffice.com talks with Steve Feldman, President of the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). By Pam Foster “Research shows that 91% of employees in pet-friendly companies feel supported by their company when it comes to their well-being.” I’ve been a huge fan and follower of the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) for several years now, so … Read more
Employees appreciate any workplace that supports the human-animal bond… but Rescue Dogs 101 offers an idea to make pawternity leave an extra-special benefit. By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com “This gives new adopters a really simple way to understand what their dog is going through those first few days and weeks.” At the beginning of 2026, Global … Read more
Pam Foster talks with Chris Kelly, Antelligence co-founder and managing partner By Pam Foster “I feel surrounded by positivity on the the whole idea of a resource helping companies with pet-related employee benefits.” I had the honor and happy opportunity to talk with one of my dearest friends in the pet industry, Chris Kelly of Antelligence, … Read more
Not having pet-related benefits leaves a gap as you think about your wellbeing programs. By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com “The moment we announce that therapy dogs are coming, it’s the first thing that gets filled up on that day … like within five minutes.” When it comes to a pet-focused company that offers pet-related benefits, IDEXX … Read more
An overwhelming number of employees indicated they wanted pet insurance By Pam Foster, PetFriendlyOffice.com “It’s a low lift item that adds value to our benefit package.” Goodwin Motor Group, with five locations in Maine and New Hampshire, surveyed its 190 employees in 2024 about their benefits package. Jody Savage, SPHR, Human Resources Director at Goodwin … Read more