What is employee engagement?
Employee engagement is the measure of the enthusiasm, creativity and commitment that a team member brings to their role, based on their levels of motivation. Most companies understand that employees who are relaxed and comfortable are able to perform at their peak. One of the easiest ways to measure employee engagement is by looking at your staff retention – do people stick around, or do other priorities (more money, benefits or better hours) lead them towards alternative workplaces? While you might not be able to raise everyone’s salary or cut their working days in half, you can make small changes to ensure that everyone feels included, heard and appreciated.
Easy hits for boosting staff morale include company lunches, away days, flexible working and an unlimited holiday policy, but you can also get creative with little touches that will lift your team’s spirit and make their day. Booking a massage therapist is a unique and memorable idea for showing your team that you care about their physical and mental well-being, without breaking the bank or taking too much time out of their days.
How can massage boost team morale?
The benefits of massage are significant and well-documented, not least because massage has been used as a holistic treatment for thousands of years. The benefits of massage may include deeper sleep, reduced stress, improved posture, reduction of headaches and faster recovery from exercise.
A visiting masseuse can give your team 15, 20 or 30 minute neck and shoulder massages, either at their desk or in a massage chair, leaving them feeling refreshed and ready to face the rest of their day with renewed vigour and creativity.
If you want to your team to start reporting some serious job satisfaction, you could treat them to a massage membership. This lets them book a massage in the comfort of their own home, and lets them know that you respect and appreciate the importance of taking time away from the office to unwind.
Should I book a massage therapist for my office?
Booking a massage therapist as a mid-week surprise is sure to get the office buzzing, but it’s also a great way to stand out from the crowd if you’re running an event. Offering chair massages is one of the simplest and most effective ways to demonstrate to your current and potential employees that you priorities health, happiness and wellness in your company. It really is the ultimate crowd pleaser.
For those in seated office jobs, it’s especially important that you stretch and release the shoulder, neck, and pectoral muscles that can lead to a hunched back, frequent headaches, chronic muscular pain and, ultimately, lots of sick days. These muscles can be lengthened, stretched and oxygenated effectively through massage, relieving tension and instilling positive postural habits.
When used as part of a balanced lifestyle – including regular exercise, good food, lots of water and plenty of sleep – massage can help both you and your employees to feel happy, healthy and engaged.
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