YORK, UK – Nestlé welcomed the first dogs into its Nestlé House offices in York as part of their Pets at Work (PaW) scheme. Nestlé House York becomes Nestlé’s fifth pet friendly office site in the UK & Ireland, with Gatwick and Dublin being successfully part of the scheme since 2015.
Paul Steadman, Nestlé UK & Ireland HR Director said: “At Nestlé we believe with a passion that people and pets are better together. Our research and experience tells us that Pets at Work boosts employee morale, encourages more physical activity and helps us create a stimulating environment where our people are happy, have fun and can perform at their best. Having pets in the office is inspirational.
“I’m delighted to welcome the first dogs into our York offices today, and I’m looking forward to meeting many more four-legged friends in the comings days and weeks.”
Beth Pettinger from Nestlé’s Sales Team was the first person to cross the threshold with her dog Indie, a 4 year old Spaniel. Beth (pictured with Indie) said:
“I’m so happy to bring Indie to work, Pets at Work is going to be great for both of us. Before I had to depend on my parents or my dog walker to give me peace of mind while I was at work, now with Indie by my side it will be much easier. When I’ve been in other Nestlé offices with PaW I’ve noticed dogs have a calming effect, they are great ice-breakers for meeting new people, and they make sure you take a break from your desk! We are already planning group dog walks in Clarence Gardens nearby during our lunch breaks, so bringing Indie to work is going to be good for my mental and physical health.”
The PaW scheme in York will only be open to Nestlé people based in Nestlé House, strict decontamination procedures between the factory area and offices already exist.
