blog
march 02, 2010 10:00pm
Wellness In the Workplace
Many employers are now taking a proactive approach to wellness for their employees by providing access to preventative and supportive health education and services such as massage. This is beneficial to the business and the individual as it ensures everyone is in good health and functioning at their highest capacity. After all, assuming that everyone knows and practices the proper way to sit at a desk (yes, there is a wrong way), work on a computer, stretch at intervals, and feed themselves is a mighty big assumption- and one that many people would find themselves in the wrong on.
Offering access to massage in the workplace is something that has grown greatly in popularity recently, and with good reason. Massage relaxes tense muscles, relieves stress, and improves concentration and focus. After a massage, employees tend to be both more relaxed and alert, a combination which is key to efficiency and efficacy in job performance. These results are easily achieved with a fifteen minute chair massage. Whether weekly or monthly, massages also promote higher employee moral and create a strong sense that they are being supported and appreciated.
Alongside massage to get workers back into the zone, there are numerous other techniques that should be taught to employees, such as what to eat for energy and brain function. Knowing how and when to snack to keep energy levels high will help everyone get through the day without that afternoon drop in productivity. Along with knowing how to eat, employees should also learn how to sit. Proper alignment, whether at a desk, on the phone, or working with a computer is essential. Learning good posture and how to stretch and take breaks to relieve stress in both the body and the mind will further enhance the daily experience of each employee and facilitate better results for the employer.
