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Source: Spacemade

Something for the weekend: Flexible workspace provider Beton by Spacemade has piloted a canine crèche for employees in order to reduce stress and boost positive mental wellbeing.

The pilot, which was carried out on Blue Monday (20 January 2025), enabled workers to bring their dogs to the office without having to worry about caring for them while they work. Sounds paw-some!

The aim of the initiative was to provide a paw-sitive environment for office workers, whether they own a furry friend themselves or not. The goal was also to aid workplace wellbeing by helping to lift spirits and creating a stress-relieving environment, allowing workers to take a break from their desks to relax and interact with the pooches.

All Spacemade flexible working locations are already dog-friendly, so it wanted to go one step further with this pilot, enabling staff to work safe in the knowledge that their dog is being well looked after. 

It believes that the uplifting presence of dogs in the workplace fosters a sense of community, sparking natural conversations and meaningful connections even for those without pets themselves.

Jonny Rosenblatt, co-founder of Spacemade, said, “Getting back to work after the holidays can be tough, and Blue Monday often amplifies those feelings. Countless studies have highlighted the benefits of dogs in the workplace, and the crèche allows owners to drop their dog off only a few metres away and focus on their work without having to worry about supervising them. 

“Our whole ethos is about getting the most out of human, in-person experiences and understanding the reasons people gather together. Our canine crèche felt like a great way to do just that; it gives those with pet-parent responsibilities a workplace solution to dog care, while at the same time fostering truly meaningful connections by spending time with like-minded dog lovers.”

We at Employee Benefits think it would hard to have a ruff day at the office with some cuddly canines around, with the added bonus of boosting wellbeing!