More than half of workers would switch jobs for a pet-friendly workplace, report finds
55% of workers would consider switching employers for access to pet-friendly workplaces.
More than half of European workers would consider changing jobs if it meant they could bring their pets to work, according to research from pet care company Mars Incorporated.
The Pet-Friendly Advantage 2026 Workplace Report, which surveyed more than 16,000 employees across 16 European countries, found that 55% of workers would consider switching employers for access to pet-friendly workplaces.
The findings revealed that pet-friendly policies are becoming an increasingly important workplace benefit, particularly among younger employees.
More than a third (37%) of respondents said they would prioritise pet-friendly policies over benefits such as employee discount schemes, cycle-to-work programmes, free snacks and workplace social events.
More than a third (35%) also said they valued pet-friendly policies above enhanced benefits including private healthcare and additional parental leave.
The report found that 81% of employees believe pets help create a more relaxed workplace atmosphere.
Younger workers appeared particularly attracted to pet-friendly employers.
Around 41% of employees aged 18 to 24 said they actively look for pet-friendly policies when job searching, compared with 24% of workers aged over 55.
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