In-Office Massage: Good for Employers, Too
Most people think of massage as an excellent way to deal with stress. And according to Eastern Kentucky University’s online Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety program, health care and missed work days caused by workplace stress cost companies in the US about $300 billion every year. Then, it makes sense to introduce measures to help stressed employees deal with the physical, mental, and emotional effects that stress can have on them without leaving the office. The in-office massage can help.
AOL Media has already successfully introduced free in-office yoga to help relax its employees. It does work! The more supported your workforce feels, the more likely they remain loyal. They most likely stay in the job and not ‘take a sickie’ just because they’ve had enough. So, what can you do to help your employees destress at work?
Yoga might not appeal to everyone, but most people appreciate a massage. In-office massage and chair massage programs are one way forward that’s relatively inexpensive. It’s positively cheap compared to the amount it might cost you to have an employee go on long-term sick leave with a stress-related illness. Research backs up the positive effects of massage therapy on performance and mental alertness. You can look forward to better productivity and accuracy as well as less sick leave to worry about.
It’s Not Just About Stress
We tend to think of stress as the top condition that massage can help with; however, many office workers also suffer from physical symptoms related to desk work. It also applies to the factory, warehouse, and even driving staff, whose work can lead to musculoskeletal injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. These injuries can take time off sick and are to blame for almost a third of all workers’ compensation awards. Massage can help reduce the risk of developing this type of injury. This also means less absenteeism, fewer compensation claims, and fewer employers’ costs.
How Does In-Office Massage Work?
You can choose different schemes and options if you’re looking for a great way to bring massage to the masses in your work environment.
It’s so easy to incorporate massage therapy into your workplace β you don’t even need a dedicated room or chair to be able to take advantage of this fantastic workplace perk. Many massage therapists offer a corporate service, which usually involves the therapist visiting your office or work premises and giving short massage sessions to employees. These are generally back, neck, and shoulder style treatments that can be carried out in an ordinary chair, even while the employee sits at their desk. It’s advised that they do actually switch off for the session and don’t carry on working, though!
Larger massage companies may also offer to bring their equipment onto your premises. They can set up a mini massage room that employees can visit for longer treatments. Schedule a well-being day, a perfect way to make employees feel valued and give them a valuable destressing opportunity. Why not look into workplace massage as a way to help keep your workforce healthy? For sure, they will thank you for it.
Brilliant Massage & Skin
Burlington, Vermont