Did you know that stress on or off the job costs U.S. workplaces an estimated $200 billion a year in reduced productivity, accidents, compensation claims, absenteeism, employee turnover, health insurance and medical expenses? **
Recent studies show:
- Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints
- Up to 80% of industrial accidents are due to stress
- Over 50% of lost work days are stress-related
- 14% of workers say stress caused them to quit or change jobs in the previous two years
There are many benefits of having an on-site chair massage program in the workplace for both employers and employees.
Cost Effective: There are no up-front costs, you only pay for employees who use it, massages can take place on breaks so no work time is lost, and two massages a month cost much less per employee than most other health programs.
A Great Wellness Program: It's convenient, the results are immediate, it's safe, easy and the effects are cumulative. Plus, people enjoy it and it encourages people to take other steps to wellness.
A Versatile Benefit: On-site massage is great for birthday recognition, safety awards, incentive programs, service anniversaries, to increase staff moral and more!
Very easy to setup and run: All an employer has to do is assign a contact person, provide a temporary space the day of the massages and encourage employees to use it.
Additional Benefits:
- Reduces muscle tension and the pain it causes
- Calms the nervous system and increases circulation, which boosts energy and alertness
- Helps employees identify and release tension on their own before it becomes a problem
- Provides a complete change of pace so the body and mind can relax and rejuvenate
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