Happy National Pet Day! As a team that works remotely, we have the added benefit of bringing our animals to work with us EVERY DAY. So, in honor of this National Pet Day, we are introducing you to the support staff who keeps us on task!
Meet Pumpkin, our chief researcher and analyst. When he's not crunching the latest Department of Labor Veteran Employment numbers, he's begging for cat treats.
He also serves as lap warmer, keeper of keyboards, and investigator of small creatures and insects. His motto: "Teamwork makes the catnip."
He also serves as lap warmer, keeper of keyboards, and investigator of small creatures and insects. His motto: "Teamwork makes the catnip."
Pumpkin's assistant, Wendy, maintains all supplies, and is lovingly referred to as the keeper of pens and Post-it® Notes. Her purrs can be heard when she forgets to mute herself on team calls.
Her advice for professional success: "In a world where you can choose to be anything, choose to be a cat."
Her advice for professional success: "In a world where you can choose to be anything, choose to be a cat."
Some of our best workers provide excellent security to our home offices. All they require in return is pets, treats, and some fresh air.
They're always around to remind us to take a break--sometimes with incessant barking and other times with sad puppy eyes.
Both tactics tend to work.
They're always around to remind us to take a break--sometimes with incessant barking and other times with sad puppy eyes.
Both tactics tend to work.
"Please remember to mute your phone if you are not speaking. Thank you."
 |  Chief (featured above and left) knows how to WORK HARD and PLAY HARD. He's always available for a quick edit or a round of fetch. He loves working from home since he can always take a break in nature. |
 While we work, Allie (pronounced Ollie) is enjoying her retirement and hanging out in the office with her person. |  Ollie (also pronounced Ollie) is always at the ready with a toy should a coffee break arise. Coffee and dog toys definitely go together. |
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Some of our pets are better at vacationing than working. Munchie's person stares longinly out the window as Munchie goes for a nice swim.
| Admittedly, other teammates tend to sleep more and work less. Their snores don't bother us too much. In fact, Amy (owner of snoring exhibit A on right) swears her dog's snore is better than a white noise machine or the sound of ocean waves. (Play the video to see if you agree.) | |
We, of course, forgive them because...well, look at how peaceful they look.
Someone might as well sleep on the job. It might as well be the dogs.
Sherlock, Sadie, and Stewie provide an excellent barrier between work space and life space. Their owner, Melanie, just has to be careful not to disturb them when she stops for coffee breaks.
Someone might as well sleep on the job. It might as well be the dogs.
Sherlock, Sadie, and Stewie provide an excellent barrier between work space and life space. Their owner, Melanie, just has to be careful not to disturb them when she stops for coffee breaks.
Meet Max and Misty Kitty, aka Karen after Karen from Will & Grace, because she doesn't do any work. Actually, come to think of it, neither of these cats does much work, but they make great paper weights.
 Max takes "dress for the job you want" a little TOO seriously. |  Karen is not amused by her nickname...SERIOUSLY. She says, "No one knows my worth around here." |
Parker and his person start the day checking emails and enjoying a cup of coffee together.
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Whether working at our desks or taking a lunch break outside, our pets are always by our sides.
Some of our pets really get into their work. They are the kind of take charge team members we all love to have...even if we have to share our desk space with them.
 "I've been at work since 6:00 a.m. Nice of you to show up." |  "What do you mean, 'It's not that kind of mouse?' I know a mouse when I see a mouse." |
 "Oh, you were sitting here? Sorry, I didn't see you. You know I have to sit here to take notes, right?" |  Max is studious, resourceful, punctual, fierce for his size. He requires a driver for work. Max supports the grant writing and reporting department. |  "Um, I think the color in the second copy is a little off. Could we fix that?" |
Others of our pets can't quite make it to the desk chair, but that doesn't mean they aren't integral members of the team.
Marty Python (right), named after Marty from The Back to the Future series, provides sage advice, is a great sounding board, and can edit a resume with the best of them.
No matter what pets share your home (or your home office), we hope that you and yours have a wonderful National Pet Day!
Marty Python (right), named after Marty from The Back to the Future series, provides sage advice, is a great sounding board, and can edit a resume with the best of them.
No matter what pets share your home (or your home office), we hope that you and yours have a wonderful National Pet Day!
Story by Jamie Boyle
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