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Now hiring: Georgia companies where you can bring your pet to work

The Myers Group, a growing health care market research company that has now joined forces with SPH Analytics, maintains a small family atmosphere – and boosts productivity.
The Myers Group, a growing health care market research company that has now joined forces with SPH Analytics, maintains a small family atmosphere – and boosts productivity.
By Candace Morrow
March 13, 2017

Pooches at the workplace have shown that Fido-friendly companies generally have happier employees.

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In fact, a Virginia Commonwealth University academic study, found that stress declined for workers with dogs present as opposed to those without. Less stress, more productivity: These companies include policies that encourage dog owners to include their trusty canines into their careers and are hiring in Georgia right now.

Amazon

Location: Kennesaw
Business type: Electronic commerce
Opening Position: Senior marketing analytics manager

ExploreBanfield Pet Hospital

Location: Atlanta
Business type: Veterinary medicine
Opening Position: Veterinarian

ExploreGoogle

Location: Atlanta
Business type: Internet services
Opening Position: Sales engineer manager

Iris Telehealth

Location: Augusta
Business type: Mental health care
Opening Position: Child psychiatrist

ExploreSimplePart

Location: Atlanta
Business type: Digital marketing
Opening Position: Junior designer

ExploreSPH Analytics

Location: Duluth
Business type: Health care
Opening Position: Data engineer

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