Dog-friendly space management? No problem with Flexopus!

If you know the Stromberg quote, you might wonder: Are dogs in the office a good idea?

More and more companies are allowing dogs in the office, creating a modern, employee-friendly work environment with a feel-good factor. However, as soon as different teams, flexible workstations, and varying needs collide, you need clear rules and transparent processes—much like when introducing desk sharing.

This is exactly where room management with dogs comes in: With Flexopus, you can flexibly organize workstations, rooms, as well as dog-friendly areas and dog beds. This keeps the office pleasant for all colleagues, as well as for Fido and Rover. Read this article to find out how it works.

Fortunately, there is room booking for dogs in the workplace management software Flexopus. Companies can set up dog beds as a bookable resource—for example, as a room, parking space, or a special dog zone. Employees then book the appropriate dog spot for their four-legged friend in addition to their workstation.

Room management with dogs: Why a dog-friendly office is beneficial

A dog-friendly office has long been more than just a trend: Many companies are consciously adopting the "dog-friendly office" concept to make employees happier and more motivated, and to make their daily lives easier. A major Italian luxury fashion brand recently approached Flexopus to introduce a "dog-friendly office"—in other words, regulated interaction with dogs in the workplace.

We have the solution: Dog beds can be set up as room or parking space bookings so that employees can book a bed for their fluffy companion alongside their workstation. Room management with dogs makes it visible which dog-friendly resources are available and how many dogs are scheduled to be in the office at the same time.

Dogs in the office also offer all sorts of benefits. Studies and empirical data, such as the “Pets at Work” paper, suggest that:

• Dogs in the office can reduce stress.
• Employees interact more frequently.
• The general office atmosphere becomes more relaxed.
• Employer attractiveness, or employer branding, increases significantly.

Read more here about the specific advantages and disadvantages of office dogs.

Especially in a hybrid work model, the office is increasingly becoming a social hub. Employees come into the office more purposefully to collaborate and maintain personal connections. Dogs can foster a positive dynamic and significantly lift the mood.

Booking a dog bed as a room or parking space: When your dog becomes a co-worker

For the concept to work, however, it requires structure and rules that companies should define in advance:

• Which areas are dog-friendly? (Plan home zones)
• Are there colleagues with allergies, i.e., zones without dog beds? (Attendance list)
• How many dogs are allowed in the office at once? (Dog bed capacity)

With digital room booking for dogs in the office, these exact questions can be solved efficiently. If dogs are allowed in the office, the organization should not be left to chance, otherwise frustration can quickly arise.

The dog bed is set up as a parking or room resource so that the owner can book a spot for their dog in addition to their own workstation. Done.

Durch die interaktiven Lagepläne erkennen Mitarbeitende sofort, wo hundefreundliche Plätze verfügbar sind und ob weitere Hunde oder Hundebesitzerinnen und Hundebesitzer im Büro sind.

Mit Flexopus können Unternehmen hundefreundliche Arbeitsplätze oder Zonen einfach kennzeichnen und buchbar machen. Mitarbeitende sehen direkt, welche Arbeitsplätze sich in ruhigen Zonen befinden, also in den sogenannten Home Zones, und wann Kolleginnen und Kollegen mit Hund vor Ort sind. Auch hier unterstützt die Raumverwaltung mit Hund, indem sie Verfügbarkeiten, Kapazitäten und Anwesenheiten transparent macht.

So entsteht eine einfache und transparente Raumbuchung für Hunde, die Rücksicht auf alle Beteiligten nimmt. Das sorgt für:

• weniger Abstimmungsaufwand
• bessere Planbarkeit
• mehr Transparenz im Büroalltag
• eine entspannte Atmosphäre zwischen Mensch und Tier

Strukturierter Büroalltag mit Hund

Ein hundefreundliches Büro funktioniert besonders gut, wenn es nicht nur erlaubt, sondern klar organisiert ist. Mit einer digitalen Raumverwaltung mit Hund behalten Unternehmen den Überblick über hundefreundliche Arbeitsbereiche, buchbare Hundekörbchen und hundefreie Zonen.

So lassen sich Bedürfnisse von Hundebesitzerinnen und Hundebesitzern, Kolleginnen und Kollegen mit Allergien sowie Teams ohne Hundewunsch besser miteinander vereinbaren. Das Büro bleibt flexibel, planbar und angenehm für alle.

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