Discovery uses puppy therapy to relieve employee stress

The mental well-being of its employees is a top priority at Discovery; The insurance and investment group has partnered with Woodrock Animal Rescue’s Paws@Work initiative to give employees at its Sandton headquarters the chance to relieve stress by interacting with therapy dogs once a week.

With several world-class support programs, the forward-thinking company recently introduced the new initiative at their 1 Discovery Place and called it Puppy Therapy Thursdays!

Research has shown that, from a neuroscientific perspective, animals increase the release of the feel-good hormones serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin. They keep our minds clear, make us smile and laugh, help us relax, reduce stress and reduce our symptoms of depression.

Woodrock Animal Rescue, a leading non-profit, pro-life, rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming center in Johannesburg, joins the company on site at 1 DP to give staff the opportunity to experience the calming and joyful effect of interaction with dogs and puppies.

Proof it works: A feedback survey found that as many as 98% of employees who participated in puppy therapy would recommend it to a colleague.

woodrockanimalrescue And… we’re back! ???? ???? #pawsatwork is back EVERY Thursday at @discovery_sa as part of our mental health awareness program ???????? ‘Paws At Work’ allows your company/company’s employees to take a little break and enjoy the benefits dogs have on our mental health. Interacting with dogs has been found to increase levels of oxytocin (the bonding hormone) and serotonin (the feel-good hormone), which can help reduce stress and promote feelings of calmness and happiness. ?????????‍?? Dogs also provide companionship and unconditional love, which can help combat loneliness and depression. ????????? If you would like to know more about our Paws At Work program, please contact [email protected] ???? #SAMA28 #pawsome #dogsoftiktok #mentalhealthawareness #dogtok? Dream – Alex Lustig

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