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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Hyderabad Firm Hires Dog As Chief Happiness Officer: How Pets Can Boost Morale
Published By : Trending Desk Last Updated: A Hyderabad-based startup hired Denver, a golden retriever, as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO) in an effort to improve staff morale and reduce stress at work. Hyderabad-based tech firm, Harvesting Robotics, has hired a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer to improve staff morale and reduce stress at work. The co-founder, Rahul Arepaka, introduced their new team member to the internet in a heartwarming LinkedIn post that garnered significant online reactions. 'Meet our newest hire, Denver – Chief Happiness Officer. He doesn't code. He doesn't care. He just shows up, steals hearts, and keeps the energy up," the LinkedIn post read. 'CHO seems exhausted with the responsibility of making everyone happy," one user chuckled. 'Hey Denver Pawlson, it's a tough job you hold, pal. I can see the stress showing in your eyes. Need to call on those perks that your JD says you have," a second comment reads. Pets are recognised to significantly improve a person's happiness and general well-being. Pets at work can foster relationships, lower stress levels, and increase productivity. Here are five benefits of having pet-friendly workplaces. Stress Reduction Pets help employees feel more at ease, reduce anxiety, and create a more tranquil work environment by lowering cortisol levels. Improves Productivity Taking brief mental rests with dogs helps employees avoid burnout and return to work with greater energy and focus. Improves Motivation Pets provide happiness, friendship, and laughter, all of which can improve team morale and foster a more positive workplace atmosphere. Promotes Better Work-Life Balance Bringing pets to work reduces anxiety about leaving them home alone, which enhances everyday contentment and emotional wellness. Pets serve as social catalysts, encouraging stronger team connections, a more cooperative atmosphere, and conversations among coworkers. Employees who work in pet-friendly surroundings are more likely to stay with their firm, according to research from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), and 91% say they feel more engaged at work, per the Indian Express. Upon deciding to bring in a pet to enhance the well-being of its employees, Harvesting Robotics was showered with affection and support. First Published: May 30, 2025, 11:16 IST
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
'Pawsitive vibes': Meet Denver, Hyderabad startup's Chief Happiness Officer who 'steals hearts, and keeps energy up'
A LinkedIn post went viral after the co-founder of a Hyderabad-based tech start-up announced that his company hired a dog as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). The heartwarming post, which includes a photo of a golden retriever named Denver, has since garnered thousands of likes. In the LinkedIn post, Harvesting Robotics co-founder Rahul Arepaka said: 'Meet our newest hire, Denver – Chief Happiness Officer. He doesn't code. He doesn't care. He just shows up, steals hearts, and keeps the energy up. Also, we're officially pet-friendly now. Best decision. BTW: He's got the best perks in the company.' The start-up has hired Denver to help its employees deal with work-related stress and keep the office environment energised. Big companies such as Amazon, Google, and Zappos have embraced this trend for years, with many studies saying that having pets around can ease stress, spark conversations, and even boost productivity. Denver also has an official profile on LinkedIn, wherein it reads: 'As Chief Happiness Officer, I lead the charge in creating a positive, inclusive, and energized work environment: - Providing on-demand stress relief through timely walk-ins. - Monitoring team morale and issuing barks when affection quotas aren't met. - Participating in key meetings (especially the ones with snacks). - Boosting productivity through spontaneous play breaks. - Welcoming guests, vendors, and new hires with enthusiasm and curiosity." Rahul Arepaka's LinkedIn post has also attracted several comments. Some users expressed love for Denver, while others praised the company's decision. Here are some of the comments written by users on the post – – "Love this, won't mind having this kind of joyous and cute colleague." – "CHO seems exhausted with the responsibility of making everyone happy :).' – "Pets bring so much joy Glad to see you embracing this. Awesome initiative." – "Pawsitive vibes ahead." – 'Lovely hire indeed he would steal hearts…' – "Love this post! Denver's role sounds pawsitively perfect! He has got the best job in the company spreading smiles and tail wags, just pure joy our furry friends bring. So happy to see pets bringing happiness to the workplace and official part of the team."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Hyderabad startup hires golden retriever as Chief Happiness Officer, and the Internet can't handle the cuteness
In the most heartwarming 'new hire' story you'll read all week, a Hyderabad-based startup has gone delightfully viral for hiring a golden retriever named Denver as its newest team member with a tail-wagging twist. Denver's official title? Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). And no, he doesn't code. He cuddles. The LinkedIn post that is breaking the internet Harvesting Robotics, a forward-thinking startup working on sustainable laser-weeding tech for farmers, made this adorable announcement through a LinkedIn post by co-founder Rahul Arepaka. The post, which quickly gathered thousands of likes and an avalanche of love-filled comments, introduced Denver with a perfect blend of sass and snuggles: 'Meet our newest hire, Denver - Chief Happiness Officer. He doesn't code. He doesn't care. He just shows up, steals hearts, and keeps the energy up. Also, we're officially pet-friendly now. Best decision. BTW: He's got the best perks in the company'. Naturally, the internet melted faster than a pup in a sunbeam. Internet reacts to Denver's hiring as a CHO Denver, who now trots around the Harvesting Robotics office stealing snacks, smiles, and snuggles, has unofficially become the most beloved new recruit on LinkedIn. With silky ears, golden fluff, and an unbeatable tail-wag-to-stress ratio, he's redefining workplace wellness, one belly rub at a time. Reactions poured in faster than a pup chasing a tennis ball. 'CHO seems exhausted with the responsibility of making everyone happy,' quipped one user. '4 paws, 0 stress & 100% tail-wagging positivity!' wrote another. 'We need more CHOs – global mandate and perfect RTO vision!' demanded a fan. And perhaps the most relatable: 'I wouldn't have left my seat, wouldn't have let him leave mine for sure.' The corporate initiatives towards a pet-friendly workspace continue to increase As companies around the world explore more empathetic and wellness-oriented work cultures, the rise of pet-friendly offices is becoming a tail-wagging trend. Giants like Amazon, Google, and Zappos have long welcomed furry friends into the workplace, with studies showing that animals help reduce stress, boost productivity, and encourage collaboration. In fact, research from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) found that 87% of employees in pet-friendly offices are more likely to stay with their company, and 91% feel more engaged. So while Denver may not be squashing bugs in the code, he's absolutely squashing stress in the office and let's be honest, that might be even more important. With four paws, a big heart, and no deadlines to meet, Denver is making the world and Harvesting Robotics a happier place, one woof at a time. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Hyderabad Startup Hires Golden Retriever As 'Chief Happiness Officer', Internet Approves
A Hyderabad-based robotics startup is winning hearts online, not for its tech, but for its latest recruit: a golden retriever named Denver, appointed as the company's Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Harvesting Robotics, which focuses on sustainable agriculture through laser-weeding technology, recently welcomed Denver to its team. Co-founder Rahul Arepaka introduced the four-legged colleague in a now-viral LinkedIn post, saying, "He doesn't code. He doesn't care. He just shows up, steals hearts, and keeps the energy up." The post has received over 12,000 likes and hundreds of comments, with many praising the startup's pet-friendly policy and Denver's undeniable charm. "We're officially pet-friendly now. Best decision," Arepaka added, noting that Denver enjoys the "best perks in the company." Social media users were quick to respond with enthusiasm. "Looks like Denver is already the top performer in the vibes department," one user wrote. Another joked, "CHO seems exhausted with the responsibility of making everyone happy."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Heart-warming! Indian startup hires golden retriever as Chief Happiness Officer: 5 benefits of having pets at work
Photo: Rahul Arepaka/ LinkedIn At a time when issues like work-life and burnout at work balance has become a hot topic of discussion, buzz is that a Hyderabad-based tech start-up is investing in its employees' happiness at work. How? Well, the start-up has hired a golden retriever, named Denver, as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO)! The heart-warming news was shared by the company's co-founder on social media, and the post has since then gone viral on the internet and garnered thousands of likes. 'Meet our newest hire, Denver – Chief Happiness Officer. He doesn't code. He doesn't care. He just shows up, steals hearts, and keeps the energy up. Also, we're officially pet-friendly now. Best decision. BTW: He's got the best perks in the company,' Rahul Arepaka, co-founder of Harvesting Robotics shared in a LinkedIn post. Not just this, surprisingly Denver too has an official profile on LinkedIn wherein his job profile reads, "As Chief Happiness Officer, I lead the charge in creating a positive, inclusive, and energized work environment: - Providing on-demand stress relief through timely walk-ins. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo - Monitoring team morale and issuing barks when affection quotas aren't met. - Participating in key meetings (especially the ones with snacks). - Boosting productivity through spontaneous play breaks. - Welcoming guests, vendors, and new hires with enthusiasm and curiosity." The news melted people's hearts online and many even commented on the post, showing much love for Denver and the company's decision to help employees deal with work stress. One user commented on the post, "Love this,won't mind having this kind of joyous and cute colleague" while another jokingly wrote, "CHO seems exhausted with the responsibility of making everyone happy :).' Some others wrote, "Pets bring so much joy Glad to see you embracing this. Awesome initiative," and "Pawsitive vibes ahead". Benefits of having pet-friendly offices It is well known that having pets can drastically boost one's mood and overall well-being. At work, pets can help reduce employees' stress, help people bond and improve overall productivity. And so, many MNC like Google and Amazon too allow and encourage their employees to bring their pets at work. In fact, Google CEO Sundar Pichai too is known to get his beloved pet to his office quite often, and his social media posts are a proof of this. Having pets around lowers cortisol levels, helping employees feel relaxed, reducing anxiety, and creating a more peaceful work atmosphere. 2. Boosts morale Pets bring joy, laughter, and companionship, which can uplift the team's mood and create a more positive office culture. 3. Improves productivity Short breaks with pets refresh the mind, preventing burnout and helping employees return to tasks with better focus and energy. 4. Encourages social interaction Pets act as social catalysts, sparking conversations among coworkers and fostering stronger team connections and a more collaborative environment. 5. Enhances work-life balance Bringing pets to work eases worries about leaving them alone at home, promoting emotional well-being and better daily satisfaction. Transcend Success and Failure: Lessons From Bhagavad Gita's Karma Yoga One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
