YOU SAID IT: Bring Fido to Work
Wow. Now we know what topic really gets people excited. Over 900 readers responded, with 54% in favor of welcoming pets in commercial buildings. The reasons? They boost morale, increase productivity, and allow employees to work longer hours without worrying about leaving Fido home alone. "Our office campus in Dallas has a campus dog and everyone loves it," says one respondent. "Tenants can schedule 'office visits' with him." The rest gave a resounding "no," citing allergies, uncleanliness, unwanted distraction, and potential aggression. One landlord says some of the early adopters of the "pets allowed" policy, including large Silicon Valley employers, are having second thoughts after discovering the responsibilities involved. (Dog bytes man?) We'll have full survey results in Friday's national Property Management e-newsletter (subscribe).
