“526,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety (new or long-standing) in 2016/17
12.5 million working days lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2016/17”
Source: HSE Labour Force Survey (estimates of self-reported stress, depression or anxiety caused or made worse by work). http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/stress/
Surveys show that work related stress is bad for both employees and employers. Stress can lead to headaches, backache, eye-strain, neck pain, lowered resistance to infections, high blood pressure, ulcers and heart disease. Emotionally, stress causes depression, anxiety, listlessness, poor concentration, irritability and anger.
High stress levels within the workforce can lead to a poor work environment, low productivity, and a high absence rate.
How can corporate massage sessions help?
Massage can have the following benefits.
- Reduce back and neck pain
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve flexibility
- Provide relaxation
- Reduce stiffness and tension
Providing staff with regular massage treatments helps employees to feel more energized, relaxed and reduce stress levels.
A company that offers a regular massage treatment session to their employees is proving that they care about and value their employees.
Providing a monthly massage for employees is a good investment after all a happy, healthy workforce is a productive workforce.
Active Balance can provide half or full day sessions at your facility in the South East of Essex (covering Chelmsford/Billericay/Rayleigh/Southend/Benfleet). All that is required is a private meeting room large enough to accommodate the massage couch.
Contact me if you would like a quote or to obtain further information info@activebalanceessex.co.uk