Hyderabad Startup Hires Golden Retriever as Chief Happiness Officer – And he even has his own LinkedIn account!
In a world where workplace stress and burnout dominate headlines, a Hyderabad-based tech startup has found a furry solution to keep employees happy—a golden retriever named Denver, who now holds the prestigious title of Chief Happiness Officer (CHO).
The heartwarming announcement was made by Harvesting Robotics co-founder Rahul Arepaka on LinkedIn, where Denver’s appointment quickly went viral. The post, featuring Denver’s adorable photo, read: “Meet our newest hire, Denver – Chief Happiness Officer. He doesn’t code. He doesn’t care. He just shows up, steals hearts, and keeps the energy up.”
Even more impressively, Denver maintains an active LinkedIn presence that puts most human professionals to shame. His profile lists legitimate responsibilities like “morale optimization through strategic belly rub deployments” and “interdepartmental collaboration via enthusiastic hallway greetings.”
This isn’t just workplace theater – the startup has fully committed to the bit. Denver’s “salary” is paid in premium dog food and toys, he’s got his own employee badge (complete with a very serious photo where he’s clearly trying his best to look professional), and he even participated in the company’s last hackathon (his contribution was napping near the engineers for “emotional support coding”).
Denver’s Job Description? Pure Joy!
Denver isn’t just a mascot—he’s a full-fledged employee with his own LinkedIn profile, outlining his key responsibilities:
- Providing on-demand stress relief with walk-ins.
- Monitoring team morale and barking if affection quotas aren’t met.
- Attending meetings (especially those with snacks).
- Boosting productivity with spontaneous play breaks.
- Greeting visitors with enthusiasm and wagging tails.
The internet couldn’t handle the cuteness overload. Comments poured in, with users calling it a “pawsitive” move and praising the startup for embracing a pet-friendly culture. One user wrote, “Won’t mind having this kind of joyous colleague!” while another joked, “CHO seems exhausted from making everyone happy.”
Why Pets Make Offices Better
Denver’s hiring isn’t just a gimmick—science backs the benefits of pets at work. Companies like Google and Amazon already encourage employees to bring their pets, and for good reason:
- Reduces stress – Lowers cortisol levels, keeping employees relaxed.
- Boosts morale – Pets bring laughter and companionship.
- Improves productivity – Short play breaks refresh focus.
- Encourages teamwork – Pets spark conversations and bonding.
- Enhances work-life balance – No guilt about leaving pets home alone.
With Denver on duty, Harvesting Robotics proves that sometimes, the best way to boost happiness at work is with four paws and a wagging tail.
