Some workplaces have strict policies about this sort of thing.
We do not have strict policies about this sort of thing.
We have (toy) dogs.
Several toy dogs, in fact. Various sizes. Various levels of cooperation.
All of the gremlins are very certain that whatever is happening, they should be involved in it.
Today is Take Your Dog To Work Day, and around here that means the usual chaos has acquired four
additional legs per participant and an enthusiasm for the proceedings that
frankly puts the rest of us to shame.
Timmy's puppy is a spectacled bear. In the spirit of inclusion, he is here too. The collar situation remains entirely voluntary. Timmy didn't call him summat stupid.
If your workplace allows it — bring them in.
Colin has decided that if dogs get to come to work today, he would also like to come to work today.
He is wearing the collar voluntarily.
He filled in his own paperwork.
HR has not yet responded but he considers this implied consent.
Colin has decided to just BE the dog today. The tag says SERVICE GREMLIN.
We are not in a position to argue with the paperwork.
The morale improvement is immediate and well documented.
If your workplace does not allow it — that's what long walks are for.
An extra long one, today specifically, because they'd have come if they could.
Happy Take Your Dog—or Gremlin—To Work Day!
The toy dogs are already in charge. We're just letting them know officially.