The percentage of companies that allow their employees to bring their pets to work is steadily increasing. In 2014 only 4% of workplaces reported that workers were encouraged to bring their pets to work, compared with 9% in 2018. However, in order for a pet-friendly office to be successful it is important to create pet policies prior to inviting animals into the workspace. In addition to creating policies regarding animal behavior, managers should be sensitive to the needs of employees who are not comfortable with having animals in the office.
See "Managing the office dogs in a pet-friendly workplace", Andrea Yu, The Globe and Mail, July 5, 2019