Miah Scogin

Justin Eddy and his son, Parker Eddy. Justin is a senior creative at Saatchi & Saatchi X in Springdale, which offers new parents four weeks of paid leave.

For Hiring and Productivity, Paternity Leave Delivers

Providing paid paternity leave helps recruit talent, and new dads who use it return to work more productive, according to two Arkansas companies offering the benefit, still a rarity. read more >

by Sarah Campbell-Miller - April 9, 2018, 12:00am

Jeff Ford, CEO of Perks Worldwide, has turned his dog, Xee, into a company mascot. Xee, who accompanies Ford nearly every day, likes to spend time under his human’s desk when he’s not wandering in and out of other offices.

Business Services / Health Care / Insurance

Some Companies Say Dogs Make for a Lower-Stress Workplace

Having dogs at work sets a fun tone and reduces employee stress, three Arkansas companies that welcome them in their offices told Arkansas Business. read more >

by Sarah Campbell-Miller - April 9, 2018, 12:00am