Things have been changing a lot in the professional world. Where once, management was all about trying to squeeze out maximum performance in a 40 hour work week, the perception of productivity has undergone a major shift. It’s now understood that eight hours, every day, of mediocre performance, is not qualitatively or quantitatively better than shorter hours of focused, efficient production.
One of the ways of getting increased productivity and results is to put a focus on good employee health and morale. Satisfied workers produce better results in the same way that unhappy or sick workers have a lower chance of reliably providing good work. The corporate massage may seem like an expensive frill, but it actually has some real, tangible benefits for a company.
Stress Reduction
It’s not just a theory, it’s a proven scientific fact! Just 10 minutes of professionally applied massage therapy can reduce cortisol, one of the hormones involved in the creation of stress. Every seasoned professional knows that stress has an impact on performance and results, and can even affect how employees interact with each other. Corporate massage can also boost dopamine and serotonin levels, which are hormones involved in promoting relaxation. Stress reduction is always beneficial in any working environment, and if corporate massages can achieve this right on-site, that’s a big win for everybody.
Muscle Relief
Any job that involves people maintaining a specific position for lengthy periods of time is going to cause joint and/or muscle discomfort. Too much of it over a long enough period of time can even weaken muscles, lead to sprains, and create chronic conditions, such as repetitive strain injury. This means people sitting in chairs, or standing at counters are vulnerable to muscle injuries. Studies have shown that initiatives such as corporate massage applied for just 10 minutes can help to reduce muscle inflammation, leading to more comfort and less chance of injury at the workplace.
Attract Quality Talent
It’s not just the salary that brings in quality hires, different aspects of a workplace such as the culture and the “perks” also play a role. After all, if two companies are offering competitive salaries, but one has a regressive, stern, strict working policy, while the other is more nurturing and even looks after its employees by ensuring they enjoy a massage, which company do you think is going to have more applications? Always remember that sometimes the perks that show a company cares can be a decisive factor, and even override salary differences. After all, few people want to be well paid but miserable.
Schedule Your Corporate Massage
If corporate massage sounds like something you’d like to bring to your business, come and talk to us! Altos Mobile Massage has all the information, experience and expertise you need to successfully integrate corporate massage into your company culture. Just reach out to us and explain your needs, and we can look at your business and determine the best ways to start improving your employee morale and productivity. It’s not going to be as hard as you might imagine!
