Hyderabad startup hires golden retriever as chief happiness officer
A Hyderabad-based firm gained notoriety for its decision to hire Denver, a golden retriever, as its Chief Happiness Officer in an attempt to make its officers a little more paw-sitive. In a heartwarming LinkedIn post, Harvesting Robotics co-founder rahul Arepaka presented their new team member to the world.
The advert said, "Get to know Denver, our newest employee, who is our Chief Happiness Officer." "He is not a coder. He is indifferent. He simply shows up, wins people over, and maintains the enthusiasm. Additionally, we are now formally pet-friendly. The best choice. By the way, he has the best benefits in the business.
According to Arepaka, whose company Harvesting Robotics creates laser-weeding technology to assist farmers in growing more sustainably, bringing Denver into the office and formally allowing pets there were "the best decisions we've made."
As the comments were filled with love and support for Denver and his new position, the co-founder's LinkedIn post received hundreds of likes and even more hearts.
While one user quipped, "CHO appears overwhelmed with the duty of making everyone happy," another remarked, "4 paws, 0 stress & 100% tail-wagging positivity! Excellent initiative.
"I wouldn't have left my seat, wouldn't have let him leave mine for sure," said another.
Pet-friendly workplaces have grown in popularity recently as more businesses attempt to incorporate them in an effort to prioritize employee welfare, stress management, and increased morale. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Zappos have long permitted pets in the workplace because research indicates that having animals around helps lower stress levels, promote social interactions, and increase productivity.
87% of workers in pet-friendly workplaces are more likely to stick with their employer, and 91% report feeling more engaged at work, according to data from the Human Animal Bond Data Institute (HABRI).
The advert said, "Get to know Denver, our newest employee, who is our Chief Happiness Officer." "He is not a coder. He is indifferent. He simply shows up, wins people over, and maintains the enthusiasm. Additionally, we are now formally pet-friendly. The best choice. By the way, he has the best benefits in the business.
According to Arepaka, whose company Harvesting Robotics creates laser-weeding technology to assist farmers in growing more sustainably, bringing Denver into the office and formally allowing pets there were "the best decisions we've made."
As the comments were filled with love and support for Denver and his new position, the co-founder's LinkedIn post received hundreds of likes and even more hearts.
While one user quipped, "CHO appears overwhelmed with the duty of making everyone happy," another remarked, "4 paws, 0 stress & 100% tail-wagging positivity! Excellent initiative.
"I wouldn't have left my seat, wouldn't have let him leave mine for sure," said another.
Pet-friendly workplaces have grown in popularity recently as more businesses attempt to incorporate them in an effort to prioritize employee welfare, stress management, and increased morale. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Zappos have long permitted pets in the workplace because research indicates that having animals around helps lower stress levels, promote social interactions, and increase productivity.
87% of workers in pet-friendly workplaces are more likely to stick with their employer, and 91% report feeling more engaged at work, according to data from the Human Animal Bond Data Institute (HABRI).