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A DOG behaviourist has revealed that your four-legged friend could help you get ahead at work.
Anna Webb claims pooch popularity in the boardroom is all down to science.
She said: “Dogs are a ‘man’s best friend’, we’ve evolved together for centuries.
“And several studies concur that dogs are good for our health, notably in lowering stress levels and increasing Oxytocin which can both enhance the dynamics in the workplace.”
Indeed, a study from Washington State University proved stroking a dog for just 10 minutes significantly reduced cortisol levels and increased oxytocin levels – the ‘love-drug’ that creates a maternal bond and feeling of trust.
It also plays a crucial role in calming, reducing stress and increasing a positive outlook – a perfect combination for the office.
But when it comes to taking your dog to work, not all dogs have the same impact on your boss, says Anna.
Here, she reveals the three specific breeds that are the best for your career trajectory.
Classified as a ’Utility’ breed, the Lhasa Apso was one of the first companion dog breeds.
Bred for centuries by Tibetan monks in isolated monasteries, this breed is credited with ancient Zen, and spiritual powers as a ‘Talisman’, bringing prosperity and good luck.
They’re small with a long flowing coat usually cropped short for practicality.
Anna says: “When it comes to the workplace, their mindfulness, humour and optimism can all have a positive impact.
“Lhaso Apso’s are tuned to their senses and gut instincts in making decisions. Letting positive vibes flow with infectious enthusiasm.”
Classified as a ’Toy’ breed, the English Toy Terrior has ancestry dating back to the Victorian era when small black and tan terriers were bred as ratters.
Anna says: “Enthusiastic with a go-getting attitude, they’re perfectly sized for an easy commute as one of the smallest dog breeds.
“Independent thinkers, they’re also able to work a room with curiosity and focus.
“An ability to multitask with the drive to focus, the ETT doesn’t let their small size undermine their presence whilst their smart and opportunistic nature can help make a stand out impression in the workplace.”
In poll position as Britain’s most popular breed (Kennel Club), Labradors are a gundog, they’re bred to work in groups using their nose power to hunt, and retrieve.
Anna says: “They’re dependable and co-operative. Applauded as an iconic ‘family’ dog, the Labrador is a hard worker and loves to sniff out success.
“Eager to earn ‘brownie’ points, they’re conscientious and easily food motivated keeping an eye on the treats and a bonus ball target.
“In the workplace their natural sociability makes networking a breeze.”
But she concludes: “All dogs are individuals and it goes without saying that any well socialised and trained pooch can offer the ‘pet’ effect.’
“Providing all co-workers abide by consistency and mindfulness not to reward unwanted behaviours.
“An office routine lends itself to fulfil dogs’ pro social disposition, rather than being left ‘home alone.”
Anna’s insight comes after teaming up with co-working space Work.Life.
Workers across the UK were polled on the impact of pooches in the workplace , with research Work.Life revealing they provide much more than just a boost to morale.
A surprising 63% of workers stated it wasn’t just hard graft and long hours that paw-sitioned them for success – instead they believe bringing their pooch into their place of work helped them move up the career ladder.
Dog ownership has jumped a staggering 44% since the pandemic, equating to 3.2 million households acquiring a new furry friend – with research pointing to around 20% of UK offices now classing themselves as “open to pets” spaces.
Elliot Gold, Work.Life co-founder, says Work.Life’s mission is to “make people’s work-lives happier” and has noticed well-behaved dogs in the office can have a hugely positive impact.
He said: “Dog-friendly offices aren’t just a perk; they’re reshaping how people feel at work, from mood boosts to stronger team bonds.
“It doesn’t surprise me that 76% of those surveyed reported their dog made them feel more popular amongst co-workers.
“And 53% even agreed a workplace being dog friendly is more important than their salary!”
Work.Life currently has 12 coworking spaces nationwide and hopes to dispel myths around breed stereotypes inspiring more responsible ownership for a better office experience for all.
Whether they’re snoozing in the background or swiping the occasional snack, well-trained dogs are proving to be the perfect coworkers.
A DOG behaviourist has revealed that your four-legged friend could help you get ahead at work.
Anna Webb claims pooch popularity in the boardroom is all down to science.
She said: “Dogs are a ‘man’s best friend’, we’ve evolved together for centuries.
“And several studies concur that dogs are good for our health, notably in lowering stress levels and increasing Oxytocin which can both enhance the dynamics in the workplace.”
Indeed, a study from Washington State University proved stroking a dog for just 10 minutes significantly reduced cortisol levels and increased oxytocin levels – the ‘love-drug’ that creates a maternal bond and feeling of trust.
It also plays a crucial role in calming, reducing stress and increasing a positive outlook – a perfect combination for the office.
But when it comes to taking your dog to work, not all dogs have the same impact on your boss, says Anna.
Here, she reveals the three specific breeds that are the best for your career trajectory.
Classified as a ’Utility’ breed, the Lhasa Apso was one of the first companion dog breeds.
Bred for centuries by Tibetan monks in isolated monasteries, this breed is credited with ancient Zen, and spiritual powers as a ‘Talisman’, bringing prosperity and good luck.
They’re small with a long flowing coat usually cropped short for practicality.
Anna says: “When it comes to the workplace, their mindfulness, humour and optimism can all have a positive impact.
“Lhaso Apso’s are tuned to their senses and gut instincts in making decisions. Letting positive vibes flow with infectious enthusiasm.”
Classified as a ’Toy’ breed, the English Toy Terrior has ancestry dating back to the Victorian era when small black and tan terriers were bred as ratters.
Anna says: “Enthusiastic with a go-getting attitude, they’re perfectly sized for an easy commute as one of the smallest dog breeds.
“Independent thinkers, they’re also able to work a room with curiosity and focus.
“An ability to multitask with the drive to focus, the ETT doesn’t let their small size undermine their presence whilst their smart and opportunistic nature can help make a stand out impression in the workplace.”
In poll position as Britain’s most popular breed (Kennel Club), Labradors are a gundog, they’re bred to work in groups using their nose power to hunt, and retrieve.
Anna says: “They’re dependable and co-operative. Applauded as an iconic ‘family’ dog, the Labrador is a hard worker and loves to sniff out success.
“Eager to earn ‘brownie’ points, they’re conscientious and easily food motivated keeping an eye on the treats and a bonus ball target.
“In the workplace their natural sociability makes networking a breeze.”
But she concludes: “All dogs are individuals and it goes without saying that any well socialised and trained pooch can offer the ‘pet’ effect.’
“Providing all co-workers abide by consistency and mindfulness not to reward unwanted behaviours.
“An office routine lends itself to fulfil dogs’ pro social disposition, rather than being left ‘home alone.”
Anna’s insight comes after teaming up with co-working space Work.Life.
Workers across the UK were polled on the impact of pooches in the workplace , with research Work.Life revealing they provide much more than just a boost to morale.
A surprising 63% of workers stated it wasn’t just hard graft and long hours that paw-sitioned them for success – instead they believe bringing their pooch into their place of work helped them move up the career ladder.
Dog ownership has jumped a staggering 44% since the pandemic, equating to 3.2 million households acquiring a new furry friend – with research pointing to around 20% of UK offices now classing themselves as “open to pets” spaces.
Elliot Gold, Work.Life co-founder, says Work.Life’s mission is to “make people’s work-lives happier” and has noticed well-behaved dogs in the office can have a hugely positive impact.
He said: “Dog-friendly offices aren’t just a perk; they’re reshaping how people feel at work, from mood boosts to stronger team bonds.
“It doesn’t surprise me that 76% of those surveyed reported their dog made them feel more popular amongst co-workers.
“And 53% even agreed a workplace being dog friendly is more important than their salary!”
Work.Life currently has 12 coworking spaces nationwide and hopes to dispel myths around breed stereotypes inspiring more responsible ownership for a better office experience for all.
Whether they’re snoozing in the background or swiping the occasional snack, well-trained dogs are proving to be the perfect coworkers.
HE’S the founder of three legendary rock bands: the Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard.
Now musical mastermind Roy Wood is putting together another ambitious project at the age of 78.
While his festive classic I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday is thawing out for another seasonal run, Roy has his eyes on the future.
He exclusively told The Sun that he’s busy setting up a new orchestra, 54 years after kickstarting ELO – though he’s keeping details tightly under wraps until he secures full funding.
And that’s not all, as Roy is also getting ready to work on his first new solo album in 14 years.
Speaking to us on behalf of SPAR, Roy said: “I was going through some tracks and I managed to find at least eight tracks that are all unfinished and never been heard.
“And I’m going to get down and get them finished and get a new album. You know, I think it’s probably about time.
“It’s about time I wasn’t quite so lazy and did it.”
Roy’s last release was the 2011 record, Music Book, a double album put out on EMI.
It was an amalgamation of new versions of songs he’d recorded before and a couple of new tracks.
He continued: “I’ve sort of neglected the music a bit.
“I think it still sounds quite fresh, you know. It’s strange. I didn’t actually play it and think, well, I better re-record that, you know, it sounds all right.
“I’ll probably add a few more modern quirks to it but apart from that, it’s all right.
“I try not to be fashionable because I don’t know what fashionable is as far as songwriting is concerned. I just do whatever comes out of my head, whether it’s whether it’s in fashion or not.”
It’s shaping up to be a big 2025 for the veteran rocker, and if his secret new project comes to fruition, it will coincide with ELO’s farewell tour which includes a huge show at Hyde Park in July.
Roy recruited his the Move bandmate Jeff Lynne to ELO in 1970 as the idea for a more progressive group mixing classical and rock instruments took hold.
They released their self-titled debut in 1971 and scored their first top 10 hit with record opener 10538 Overture.
Partway through the writing process for album two, Roy departed along with keyboard player Bill Hunt and cello player Hugh McDowell, and went on to form Wizzard, best known for I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.
While reports of a feud between Roy and Jeff circulated for years after the split, they remain good friends and stood shoulder to shoulder when ELO was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
So will Roy, who quit touring himself after the coronavirus pandemic due to diabetes, rejoin the band for a final hurrah next year?
He said: “I mean, if they asked me, I would. Yeah. But I mean, I haven’t been approached yet.
“I mean, I wouldn’t blame them if they didn’t.
“When I left a lot of the press tried to make out that me and Jeff had a fallout and everything, but we didn’t. We never did. But I left through pressure from the management, really.
“That was the main reason I left. And I left while it was still all right to do so and before it all got dodgy or nasty. And so me and Jeff are still friends.
“But then when I left, Jeff picked up the ball and ran with it, you know, and did a great job.”
ELO has gone on to sell more than 50 million records and been sampled by countless acts including The Pussycat Dolls on their track Beep.
Though Roy is synonymous with Christmas, he wasn’t a particularly big fan of the festive season when he wrote his seasonal anthem.
He’s warmed to it more in the 50 years since, however, and this year he’s backing SPAR’S SPARaoke campaign to give shoppers the chance to win their shopping and a full Christmas lunch for free.
All they have to do is belt out his hit in store for a chance to win.
The music star also visited one shop to rock out to the song with staff in a fun new video.
“The idea of people doing their shopping, then grabbing a mic to sing along with my song sort of appealed to me,” said Roy.
“It’s like proper festive, you know. It’s good.
“There’s people doing their shopping and singing along to the track. Then all of a sudden I appear around the back of the shelves and join in with them. So it sort of melds into me and the band singing it live, you know, on the stage. And it works really well.”
HE’S the founder of three legendary rock bands: the Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard.
Now musical mastermind Roy Wood is putting together another ambitious project at the age of 78.
While his festive classic I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday is thawing out for another seasonal run, Roy has his eyes on the future.
He exclusively told The Sun that he’s busy setting up a new orchestra, 54 years after kickstarting ELO – though he’s keeping details tightly under wraps until he secures full funding.
And that’s not all, as Roy is also getting ready to work on his first new solo album in 14 years.
Speaking to us on behalf of SPAR, Roy said: “I was going through some tracks and I managed to find at least eight tracks that are all unfinished and never been heard.
“And I’m going to get down and get them finished and get a new album. You know, I think it’s probably about time.
“It’s about time I wasn’t quite so lazy and did it.”
Roy’s last release was the 2011 record, Music Book, a double album put out on EMI.
It was an amalgamation of new versions of songs he’d recorded before and a couple of new tracks.
He continued: “I’ve sort of neglected the music a bit.
“I think it still sounds quite fresh, you know. It’s strange. I didn’t actually play it and think, well, I better re-record that, you know, it sounds all right.
“I’ll probably add a few more modern quirks to it but apart from that, it’s all right.
“I try not to be fashionable because I don’t know what fashionable is as far as songwriting is concerned. I just do whatever comes out of my head, whether it’s whether it’s in fashion or not.”
It’s shaping up to be a big 2025 for the veteran rocker, and if his secret new project comes to fruition, it will coincide with ELO’s farewell tour which includes a huge show at Hyde Park in July.
Roy recruited his the Move bandmate Jeff Lynne to ELO in 1970 as the idea for a more progressive group mixing classical and rock instruments took hold.
They released their self-titled debut in 1971 and scored their first top 10 hit with record opener 10538 Overture.
Partway through the writing process for album two, Roy departed along with keyboard player Bill Hunt and cello player Hugh McDowell, and went on to form Wizzard, best known for I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.
While reports of a feud between Roy and Jeff circulated for years after the split, they remain good friends and stood shoulder to shoulder when ELO was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
So will Roy, who quit touring himself after the coronavirus pandemic due to diabetes, rejoin the band for a final hurrah next year?
He said: “I mean, if they asked me, I would. Yeah. But I mean, I haven’t been approached yet.
“I mean, I wouldn’t blame them if they didn’t.
“When I left a lot of the press tried to make out that me and Jeff had a fallout and everything, but we didn’t. We never did. But I left through pressure from the management, really.
“That was the main reason I left. And I left while it was still all right to do so and before it all got dodgy or nasty. And so me and Jeff are still friends.
“But then when I left, Jeff picked up the ball and ran with it, you know, and did a great job.”
ELO has gone on to sell more than 50 million records and been sampled by countless acts including The Pussycat Dolls on their track Beep.
Though Roy is synonymous with Christmas, he wasn’t a particularly big fan of the festive season when he wrote his seasonal anthem.
He’s warmed to it more in the 50 years since, however, and this year he’s backing SPAR’S SPARaoke campaign to give shoppers the chance to win their shopping and a full Christmas lunch for free.
All they have to do is belt out his hit in store for a chance to win.
The music star also visited one shop to rock out to the song with staff in a fun new video.
“The idea of people doing their shopping, then grabbing a mic to sing along with my song sort of appealed to me,” said Roy.
“It’s like proper festive, you know. It’s good.
“There’s people doing their shopping and singing along to the track. Then all of a sudden I appear around the back of the shelves and join in with them. So it sort of melds into me and the band singing it live, you know, on the stage. And it works really well.”
COLE Palmer and his stunning girlfriend Connie Grace appear to be official.
Palmer, 22, was first pictured holidaying in Ibiza with the blonde beauty in August.
The pair were all smiles as they relaxed on a boat and rode the waves on a paddleboard together for a summer getaway.
And their romance has moved on somewhat since.
They were snapped as he held his hand at the PFA Young Player of the Year award in September.
Now, beautiful Connie has joined Palmer at the GQ Men of the Year event at the Kensington Roof Gardens – making it their first photographic debut at a specific public event.
She dazzled with the Blues midfielder in a daring cut-out dress.
They were joined by Palmer’s mum, Marie at the bash in London.
Who is the girl that stolen Palmer’s heart? Find out more below.
She is from Palmer‘s home town of Manchester – where she works as a nail artist and manicurist.
The stunner operates from a Stockport beauty salon, where a full set of acrylic nails in a plain colour would set you back a reasonable £35.
On Instagram. Connie is hugely popular. She has over 18,000 followers.
And she loves to share photos of her travelling the world – from Bali to Dubai.
A quick glimpse through her social media shows she loves going overseas.
Palmer clearly whisked her off her feet in August, when she took a private jet to Ibiza for their break.
Then in September, she shared photos of a trip to Rome.
While they have kept their romance private on Instagram, with the odd like shared by Palmer on some of her glam photos, Connie revealed herself as a true fan.
She recently shared a photo sat in a box at Stamford Bridge.
