S9-Ep31: The Dogged Pursuit of Pet-Friendly Workplaces

Guest: Lisa Campbell Pets in the workplace can boost productivity, well-being, and those vaunted “water cooler” conversations. (Although they become “water bowl” conversations instead…)   Those are just some of the benefits for both businesses and employees Lisa Campbell, VP of Corporate Affairs for Mars Pet Nutrition North America, shares in this episode. Sure, there’s some prep work to be done, but the benefits are many and lasting. If you’ve been thinking of (literally!) letting your workplace go to the dogs, this is a must-listen podcast.  So sit, stay, and hit play. That’s a good listener! Here's what Lisa and host Maureen Metcalf cover: What to consider as you design your pet-friendly work environment; The multitude of benefits to your staff (and ultimately your bottom line); and How to avoid potential pet-friendly pitfalls, such as accommodating people with pet allergies.   Other episodes you'll enjoy: Do It on Purpose with Nell Derick Debevoise Leading with Care and Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsuleand Intentional Leadership in a New Work World with Monique Jefferson   For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!   RESOURCES:   The Cesar website with information on going dog-friendly at work is https://www.cesar.com/dog-friendly.   You can learn more about Mars’ dog-friendly cities program at https://www.bettercitiesforpets.com.   Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.    She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.      Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include: Chocolate Wars: The 150-Year Rivalry Between the World’s Greatest Chocolate Makers by Deborah Cadbury (Paperback: https://amzn.to/44tMfOZ or Kindle: https://amzn.to/3XWJ2VO) Vic and Blood: The Continuing Adventures of a Boy and His Dog by Harlan Elllison & Richard Corben (Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Q3Blv8) Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Paperback: https://amzn.to/3DoPStC or Kindle: https://amzn.to/46WA5A4)   -----------------------   OUR PODCAST TEAM:   Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko Assistant Editor & Raconteur: Luigi Morelli Keepers of the Golden Ticket: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox   CONNECT WITH US:  YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership  Twitter: @IL_Institute  Threads: @innovativeleaders LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2  Instagram: @innovativeleader  Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com  Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating! ----------------------- About Our Guest: Lisa Campbell is Mars Pet Nutrition North America’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs, leading the full Corporate Affairs enterprise communications strategy including internal communications, executive communications, corporate and brand reputation, crisis and issues management, media relations, consumer care, sustainability initiatives and stakeholder engagement, all in service of the company’s purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.