They know that giving corporate donations, sponsoring community groups and hosting fundraising events and activities in the workplace boost their brand’s reputation. We got a puppy called Nemo, and had him for 18 months.”He found the fostering process simple. He formed relationships with more people within the company, and he believes “having a dog around helped with wellbeing at work. “Health workers, emergency service workers and charity workers are the support pillars of our community but they often sacrifice their own wellbeing in order to look after the rest of us,” he says. “It’s good for your own wellbeing and the feel-good factor expands out into your community,” he says.

Source: Irish Examiner January 16, 2026 02:06 UTC