Pet owners demand same work benefits as parents
With more pets than people in Australia - about 29 million pets compared to about 25.7 million people - pressure is mounting on businesses to acknowledge the role domesticated companions play in our lives. New data reveals 81 per cent of pet owners want greater flexibility in the workplace when it comes to the care of their pets. More than 60 per cent say they don't feel supported by their workplace to do this, according to a study of 1000 Australians by online pet company PetCulture. The study also found almost one third feel a lack of pet-friendly workplace policies is "outdated" and...