Page 107 - NWF November Updates

Bulletin boards displaying important information are located at central areas at each NWF
location and you should consult them on a regular basis. The posting of written notices or
solicitations on these bulletin boards must be approved in advance by the Human Resources
Department.

NWF Catalog

NWF Staff are eligible to receive a discount on its catalogue items. Gifts, cards, and nature

education merchandise are offered. Contact a member of the catalog team for more
information.

Pets at Work

Change is afoot at NWF as flexibility is demonstrated toward pets in the workplace. The

result is creating a work environment that has the potential to boost morale and productivity,
increase camaraderie among staff, and at the same time capture the interest of prospective
employees. Half of all American households have pets they treat as family members. A pet-
friendly workplace is a component to help employees maintain work-life balance.

This is not to say that bringing one's pet to work is always the best idea for people or animals.
There are health and safety issues for both species. Even in seemingly innocuous

environments, problems can crop up, so it's best to establish

Ground Rules:

• Vaccinations must be current. Pets must wear a collar with license tag.
• Pets must be well groomed and healthy: clean, and free of fleas and other parasites

Respect coworkers:

• The most basic rule is that every owner consider the effect on coworkers who might
have allergies or be uncomfortable around dogs or other animals. Ask permission of
coworkers in your immediate area before bringing your pet to work. You may
choose to post a sign that your pet companion is in your workstation.

• Before bringing a pet to the workplace, the pet owner must check first with others in
the immediate work environment to ensure that there are no concerns, such as
allergies, etc.