Inside Amazon's Sydney HQ where dogs are considered colleagues trends now
Amazon has opened the doors to its colourful Australian headquarters where dogs are considered colleagues.
Head of Workplace Experience Georgia Mitchell took Daily Mail Australia on a tour of the Amazon workspace in Sydney's CBD on Tuesday.
Ms Mitchell said the office is designed to be 'fun and collaborative' but believes one feature sets it apart from other Aussie offices: employees can bring their dogs.
The dogs must meet several criteria to be allowed inside the office, including being up-to-date on their vaccinations, well-behaved and agreed to by nearby co-workers.
Approved pups are given a 'Wolf Pack' to welcome them to the team, which features a bowl, collar pendant, map of friendly spaces and access to regularly refilled snacks.
The Amazon office in Sydney lets employees bring their dogs to work. (Pictured: Amazon worker Becca Watts and her dog Ralphy)
Well-behaved pups are allowed to sit by their owners throughout the work day
Workers say the dogs 'boost the mood' and help to form connections between different teams in the office. (Left: Clara Kim and her dog Pommy; right: Angela Buchanan and her dog Tess)
The pups have become an essential part of the office, with workers joking they often remember the dogs' names instead of each other's.
Employee Clara Kim said her pup Pommy has been coming into the office for more than six months.
'I started bringing him in as soon as the program started,' she said.
'It's nice in the middle of a busy day to look over and see your dog; it's calming.
'Even when Pommy isn't here, there's other dogs walking past and it boosts your mood.'
Annette Ambrosi said the chance to work alongside her dog Harry drew her to Amazon.
'Harry loves being around people so he's much happier here than he would be at a doggy daycare,' she said.
'There's lots of space but I always sit at the same desk so Harry knows the area. He has a bed by my feet.
'Dogs in the office is quite unique in Australia.'
Angela Buchanan believes having her dog nearby helps her keep active while in the office.
'I've been bringing Tess in once a week for about a month and a half,' she said.
'It's a nice reason to go outside during the day for a quick walk.
'It's also nice having the company when you're at your desk with a lot of work.'
The office is designed so employees can choose an area that suits their 'work style'. (Pictured: a worker in the Amazon office's gaming hub)
The Sydney office features quiet, collaborative and outdoor areas for employees to work in
Head of Workplace Experience Georgia Mitchell said the dogs improve workplace culture and collaboration by adding an 'awesome buzz' to the office
The online retailer's workforce doubled over the Covid pandemic - part of a hiring surge across the entire
