Cats counter workplace stress at UAE hotel

How does the idea of having cats at your workplace sound? If great, then Jannah Hotels and Resorts is the place you need to work at.

Eight beautiful cats have been adopted by the luxury hotel to help their employees get rid of stress and increase productivity at its head office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The ‘office cat’ policy was initiated in 2015 by Nehme Imad Darwiche, the CEO and founder of Jannah Hotels and Resorts. "Studies reflect that nurturing pets in an office environment increases office communication and lowers the stress of its professionals significantly. We identify as a team that harbors a deep love of felines and consider our petsas a vital part of the Jannah family," Darwiche commented.



As of today, the company is home to eight furry cats that keeps employees jolly and calm. The cats even entertain the guests visiting the company by playing with them.

"In an industry like tourism and hospitality where long hours are common, having pets around helps everyone maintain a positive and motivated attitude. Whether our cats are dozing on our laps, lounging on a desk or peeking at us from around our computers, their presence is accompanied with a healing effect," Darwiche further added.

This article originally appeared on Khaleej Times