# Pet-Friendly Employee Perks Mars Petcare's Fort Smith Office is a Pet-Friendy Facility By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly References: [arkansasbusiness](http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/107104/mars-petcare-guided-by-core-principles) [Mars Petcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-petcare) is not only one of the best-selling pet food brands in the United States but also stays true to its brand values with a pet-friendly workpace. While [pet-friendly workplace perks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-snuggle-officers) are emerging in urban environments, the brand's [Fort Smith](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffs-brands) plant is located in the heart of rural Arkensas. Named one of the best places to work in within the area, Mars Petcare offers various employee benefits like generous salaries, all-around health coverage and paid leaves of absence as well as a pet-friendly office facility that encourages community and an overall sense of well-being. Animal lovers are no stranger to a pet's mood-boosting powers and unlike other companies that offer fitness-focused perks -- yoga classes and complimentary gym memberships -- Mars Petcare boosts workplace morale and collaboration with the help of some four-legged friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet-friendly Workplace Perks:** Opportunity for businesses to attract and retain employees by offering pet-friendly workplace perks, which can improve morale and collaboration. - **Well-being at Work:** Growing trend of prioritizing employee well-being by creating a positive and inclusive work environment with pet-friendly policies. - **Rural Pet-friendly Offices:** Emerging trend of pet-friendly workplaces in rural areas, catering to the needs of employees living in non-urban environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Care:** Opportunity for pet care companies to provide services and products that cater to the needs of pet-friendly workplaces. - **Human Resources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for HR departments to implement pet-friendly policies and perks to improve employee satisfaction and retention. - **Real Estate:** Potential for real estate developers to design and construct pet-friendly office spaces in both urban and rural areas, targeting companies that value a pet-friendly work environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Pet Insurance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onepack-plan.md) - [Canine-Friendly Sporting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caninefriendly-sporting-events.md) - [Pet-Welcoming Urban Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cities-for-pets.md) - [Pet-Friendly Offices Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-offices-grants.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-friendly-travel.md) - [Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-3.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pet Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-petcare.md) - [People-Pet Treat Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-tails-treating-pack.md) - [Vegan Pet Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsapet-introduced.md)