Pet Benefits Over-Power Traditional Benefits At Work
About 64 per cent of pet owners said that their choice of employment would change if they had paid time off for pet emergencies
In the first year of the epidemic, 23 million families, or one in five Americans, adopted a pet, according to the ASPCA. Furthermore, even though 76% of employers do not provide pet insurance—which covers medical bills, surgery, hospital stays, and other expenses—22% of HR professionals have received requests for pet insurance from employees, according to a recent survey conducted by research firm KRC on behalf of the insurance company PetPartners.
Benefits for employees' pets may go beyond basic pet insurance. Employees are also asking for extra time off so they can care for their pets. About 64 per cent of pet owners said that their choice of employment would change if they had paid time off for pet emergencies.
Additionally, about 57% of respondents report using their personal paid time off or sick days to care for their pets.
Offering help with pet boarding for staff members or travellers, or allowing some leeway for people to arrange lodging for their furry companions, could also be very beneficial. A sizable portion of pet owners (62%) said that the cost of pet boarding has affected their choice to take a vacation. Additionally, 67% of respondents are interested in taking time off to care for a new puppy, cat, hedgehog, etc.
