37: CultureCast with Steven Feldman

Steven Feldman

Let’s talk about creating culture! In this episode, Steven Feldman, President of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), and I discuss the profound impact of the human-animal bond and his journey in promoting animal welfare.

  1. Honoring the Human-Animal Bond: Steven Feldman, through his work with HABRI, highlights the mutual benefits of relationships between people and animals, emphasizing how pets can enhance mental, physical, and social well-being.
  2. The Human Animal Bond Research Institute: Founded to support and fund scientific research, HABRI demonstrates through evidence-based studies how pets positively influence human health, reducing stress, anxiety, and loneliness.
  3. Cultivating Thriving Workplaces: Feldman explores how pet-inclusive workplaces can boost productivity, improve employee engagement, and create a more cohesive company culture by acknowledging the importance of pets in employees' lives.