社会｜オフィスに猫がいる新しい働き方 / Society | A New Way of Working with Cats in the Office

Summary

Recently, bringing pets to work has been gaining attention in offices.

At “Farley,” an IT company in Saitama Prefecture, employees are allowed to bring their cats to the office, resulting in about five cats always being present. Many employees find that having pets around provides a refreshing and soothing effect, and this has become a topic of discussion on social media, with hashtags like “Employee Dogs” and “Office Cats.” Similar initiatives are also spreading among major companies overseas, with expectations for improvements in workplace environments and recruitment benefits.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: I’ve heard that more companies are allowing employees to bring their cats to work lately.
Chako: Really? That sounds like so much fun!
Log: Definitely, they say it has a healing effect.
Chako: Just having a cat around makes everything feel so warm and comforting!
Navi: Having pets at work is believed to have refreshing and attractive effects for job seekers.
Chako: It really creates a space where everyone feels relaxed!
Log: Yeah, it could make the office a lot cozier.
Chako: Having cats in the office feels like a dream workplace!

Admin’s Note

I was surprised to read that the trend of working alongside cats and dogs in the office is spreading. In particular, the benefits of refreshment and healing that pets provide are crucial in today’s busy society. Having pets around can lighten the workplace atmosphere and boost employee motivation. It seems that social media is further promoting this trend, and I look forward to seeing how companies will embrace it in the future.