Dogs to the office: stress relief or chaos? This is how companies decide!

Dogs to the office: stress relief or chaos? This is how companies decide!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - Today, on June 20, 2025, the “Take-Deinen-Hund-Mit-Ins-Büro” day is celebrated in the USA, and this idea is also increasingly well received in Germany. In addition to the advantages that office funds bring for the working atmosphere, there are also challenges. As the Volksstimme reports, dogs can lower the stress level in the office and promote communication between the college: inside. Around 10.6 million dogs live in Germany, and 47 percent of the office workers have their own four -legged friends. Nevertheless, only about each: R second employee: take to work in his dog.

The integration of dogs into the office has its advantages, as the kununu shows. The interaction with dogs leads to the release of oxytocin, the so -called "love hormone". This not only increases well -being, but also lowers stress and promotes social interaction. An office fund can contribute to a positive working atmosphere and better team building, with a third of the employees: inside it would even be willing to change the job just to take your dog with you. But employers must be considerate of the needs of all employees.

challenges and solutions

But not everything is gold that shines. If you want to bring your dog to the office, you have to get the employer's consent beforehand and take a close look at the company guidelines. The Procontex indicates that calm and well-behaved dogs are best suited because they are less disturbing and can handle colleagues and other animals well. Mothers Hygiene should also not be neglected: dog owners: inside is required to provide cleanliness and to communicate openly about any concerns, such as allergies.

A dog can therefore be both enrichment and challenge. In the event of problems, the exchange among those affected should be sought. Alternatives such as home office or professional dog care can also be considered if your own dog does not come to rest and the everyday office life disturbs.

cultural events in Magdeburg

June 20 is also shaped by various cultural events in Magdeburg. In the pastel Blumen.cafe, a Kamishibai reference theater is offered at 3:30 p.m., which is designed by students from the Otto-von Guericke University in French and German. This form of storytelling combines visual enjoyment with an oral narrative tradition - a festival for the senses.

In the evening there is a culinary concert entitled "Scandinavian summer night - on the edge of silence". This event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the Magdeburg company house and combines Nordic delicacies with traditional chamber music. The Hyperion Trio, from 9 p.m., will be rounded off with music from Atli Heimir Sveinsson and impressive nature shots from Iceland.

In addition, in the Magdeburg Zwickmühle, a cabaret program can be experienced under the motto "We are against it", which deals with social and political issues in a humorous way. Further performances are planned for June 25 and 26, each at 8 p.m.

The cultural diversity that Magdeburg offers on this day is another reason to enjoy this day together and maybe bring with you or two dogs if the office allows.