Ford Ramps Up Effort To Draw Talent By Converting HQ In To A Dog Friendly Campus

This year when Ford Motor Co. went outside the company for the first time in 70 years to hire a CFO, he came with an impressive pedigree -- a resume that included top jobs at Amazon Inc. and Snap Inc. He also came with a pedigreed sidekick: a chief furry officer.

Wander past Tim Stone’s glass-walled office on the 12th floor of Ford’s world headquarters on any given day and lying at his feet is his lively, 7-year-old Australian shepherd, Finley, who has his own name badge and sly “CFO” title bestowed by his owner.

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Truthy - 12/6/2019 10:33:50 AM

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Cadillac is already dog friendly, look at the XT6.

MDarringer - 12/6/2019 9:57:06 PM

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Nah CT5

MDarringer - 12/6/2019 6:24:54 PM

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They need Rottadors.

mre30 - 12/7/2019 9:12:07 AM

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If the dog is well behaved, if the group of workers is amenable, and if the setting is appropriate (i.e. its the accounting department where there aren't a lot of customers or outsiders walking around who might be offended) this is a great idea.

People and dogs are social animals and its better for the dogs to be around people than to be at home by themselves.

mre30 - 12/7/2019 9:15:25 AM

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...on the other hand, some people should probably just stay home and not come to the office.

jeffgall - 12/7/2019 9:23:52 AM

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And what happens to those who are allergic?

dumpsty - 12/9/2019 9:02:28 AM

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very good question.

many people are allergic to pet dander.

I admit that I'm allergic to people too worried about their pet to be effective at the office.

now, if Ford was starting some type of pet daycare on-premises, then that's probably kinda cool.