{"id":11373,"date":"2026-09-29T14:12:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petstoday.gr\/?p=11373"},"modified":"2026-09-29T14:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:12:33","slug":"mars-pet-friendly-advantage-greek-employees-embrace-pet-friendly-workplaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petstoday.gr\/en\/mars-pet-friendly-advantage-greek-employees-embrace-pet-friendly-workplaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Mars Pet-Friendly Advantage: Greek Employees Embrace Pet-Friendly Workplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 112\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>A new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mars.com\/our-brands\/petcare\">Mars<\/a> Pet-Friendly Advantage (PFA) report reveals that pet-friendly workplace policies are becoming an increasingly important factor in employees\u2019 professional choices, with Greek workers showing particularly strong support.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 112\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Conducted by Censuswide among 16,000 employees across 16 European countries, the research highlights the growing influence of pets on workplace culture, employee wellbeing and talent attraction. Across Europe, 36% of employees place greater importance on pet-friendly policies than on traditional workplace benefits, while 81% believe that having pets around creates a more enjoyable and relaxed working environment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 114\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Greece stands out, with 64% of employees saying they would seriously consider changing jobs if they could bring their pet to work, significantly above the European average of 55%. Furthermore, 73% of employees without a pet say supportive workplace policies would encourage them to get one in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The wellbeing benefits are also clear: 87% of Greek respondents believe pets contribute to a calmer workplace atmosphere, while 83% say they can help reduce stress during the working day. Meanwhile, 77% consider it important for employers to clearly communicate pet-friendly policies in job advertisements.<\/p>\n<p>The findings also point to younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, as key drivers of this shift towards a more progressive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new Mars Pet-Friendly Advantage (PFA) report reveals that pet-friendly workplace policies are becoming an increasingly important factor in employees\u2019 professional choices, with Greek workers showing particularly strong support. 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