Dog-Friendliest Work Places In DFW
Creating a healthy work life balance is one of the main ingredients to operating a successful business and retaining employees. While some businesses weigh heavily on the traditional salary and paid time off concepts to boost employee morale, other companies in the DFW area connect intimately with their employees by creating dog-friendly work environments for pet owners. For DFW industries that require longer work hours, establishing a pet-friendly atmosphere for their employees proves to be less stressful and a beneficial aspect in the company's long-term success. These are DFW's most pet-friendly work places.
Propel Group
2830 Samuell Blvd., Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75223
(214) 841-1032
www.propelgroup.com
One of the top-rated DFW companies for branding, advertising and marketing, Propel Group prides itself on being both a lively and enjoyable business in the Dallas work industry. At times, "all work, no play" fails to apply as the staff at Propel consistently shares laughs and humor as a way to create a unique and relaxing work environment. Adding another gold star to Propel's already-upstanding resume is the inclusion of dogs in the workplace. Propel Group's founding partner Darren Weirich adds that having a dog-friendly environment is just one of the many perks of working at Propel. There is no set policy as to the size of the dogs. Weirich said he believes having a dog-friendly workplace is one of the many keys to breeding an innovative work culture with limitless bounds of creativity from its specialists. Due to this philosophy, Propel Group boasts superior client ratings from first-class organizations and corporations such as Neiman Marcus, the Dallas Mavericks and Microsoft just to name a few.
iProspect
1021 Foch St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 625-4157
www.iprospect.com
Named as one of the best companies to work for in Texas, iProspect is a leading global company in the digital marketing arena. This top 100 company proudly boasts a dog-friendly work environment along with other amenities for its employees. According to the global chief executive officer, Robert Murray, the employees at iProspect are highly regarded and integral to the success of this thriving organization. With such a family friendly foundation, it comes as no surprise that dogs are allowed at the workplace in addition to other company slated events such as Corn Dog Day and Gallery Night.
Ritter and Associates Real Estate
1703 Fountainview Drive
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 473-9393
www.ritterrealty.com
When it comes to real estate in DFW, there are businesses on every block that can assist with the buying or selling of residential or commercial property. However, there are few and far between that are proudly noted as dog friendly, and that is where Ritter and Associates climbs several notches above the rest. As a commercial real estate company in Mansfield, Ritter and Associates allows both staff and client interaction with the company dogs, Louie and Joey. This sole gesture alone has contributed to the company's overall warm and family oriented work atmosphere. In business since 1969, Ritter and Associates knows what it takes to be a successful company in an industry in which only the strongest survive. For more information about this dog-friendly organization and to inquire about employment opportunities, contact Ritter and Associates directly.
Tumbleweeds Sports Bar
1008 Northeast Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 626-5225
The neighborhood sports bar should be the place where patrons can kick back, relax and enjoy a good brew. At Tumbleweeds Sports Bar in Fort Worth, not only so patrons experience the comfort and versatility of a good sports bar, they may also bring their dogs to experience game day as well. Owner Cat McFarland is an avid dog lover, allowing both her dogs Boomer and Sasha to frequent the facility but opening the bar for all to bring their dogs too. This dog-friendly environment requires that dogs are kept on their leashes inside the bar, but the backyard area is free reign.
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Softchoice Corporation
13760 Noel Road, Suite 810
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 910-9000
www.softchoice.com
As one of the chief North American corporations specializing in information technology services, Softchoice offers not only competitive benefit packages but also prides itself in creating a work environment in which its employees feel at home. In addition to encouraging a green commute for its employees, Softchoice also supports a dog-friendly workplace. In existence for more than 20 years, Softchoice's original beliefs stand true, promoting authenticity from its employees and pushing cliché office boundaries in an effort to breed creativity and innovation within its staff.
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Leah Frazier is a freelance writer covering all things Dallas. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
