Overview

• On May 28, Harvesting Robotics introduced Denver, a golden retriever, as its official Chief Happiness Officer to enhance workplace well-being
• The LinkedIn announcement quickly went viral, garnering over 11,000 views and widespread online praise for the startup’s novel morale-boosting strategy
• Alongside Denver’s role, the Hyderabad firm adopted a pet-friendly policy that allows employees to bring their pets into the office
• Denver’s duties include surprise stress-relief visits, monitoring team energy levels and organizing play breaks to sustain a positive work atmosphere
• Research from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute shows that pet-inclusive workplaces improve retention and engagement, a trend also embraced by Amazon and Google