CEO of Boxpark, Roger Wade, recently sparked a widespread debate on LinkedIn when he shared a question with his connections: “One of my staff has asked for paternity leave because he has a new puppy. What do you think?”. 61% voted against the idea, arguing that a new puppy doesn’t compare to a newborn. However, as research suggests that puppy owners lose as much sleep as new parents, averaging a mere 3 hours per night, some agree that support in the workplace would be a step in the right direction.
Should pawternity leave be a thing? How are new dog owners really impacted after bringing a puppy into the home? Do new owners underestimate the realities of pet ownership? How could employers support staff during this period, if that’s something they want to do? If you’re interested, experts from ProDog Raw, including the brand’s CEO and their resident dog behaviourist, would be more than happy to answer these questions, using their unique expertise to really highlight whether or not ‘pawternity leave’ could be a part of our corporate future. Contact Corporate Culture for your pawternity referral!
