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The real cost of stress in the workplace

Stress can result in absence, poor morale and high staff turnover - damaging to any business.

Combatting stress can be financially beneficial.  Invest in your biggest asset.  A happy and healthy workforce equals increased morale and loyalty and less sickness absence. 

Stress and back/neck/shoulder problems are the two main reasons for absence and Workplace Therapies can combat both! They are calming and soothing, yet rejuvenating and invigorating.

Phil Hankin, Managing Director of Webasto Product UK Ltd, Doncaster offers Workplace Therapies to his staff and states . . .
“The company contribution, and the short time away from their duty, is far outweighed by the positive effect on the staff and the knowledge that the Company is taking positive actions to reduce the effect of stressful work."

"In today’s working environment, whether a company is growing, or fighting the effects of economic trends, employee stress has become a fact of daily working life. As a growing company we face this pressure from both the higher sales volume, and the ever increasing demands from our customers.  Inevitably, staff who are committed to satisfying these demands, often feel the pressure personally, which then impacts upon their performance at work and their home lives.

Workplace Therapies, such as Indian Head Massage, Back / Neck / Shoulder Massage, Reflexology, etc, relieve the symptoms of stress and have proven to be a positive contribution to the well-being of the staff at Webasto.

Following a successful case study, Webasto have continued to offer a Workplace Therapy facility to the staff.  Costs are shared on a 50/50 basis between the company and the employee, thus preserving the value of the treatment for the employee whilst keeping the cost to them affordable.”

The staff member who helps co-ordinate the Workplace Therapies for a minimum of 8 staff receives a free therapy, saving themselves and the Company money!

Feedback from the staff themselve:
Felt good, alert, motivated after.  Took away mental tiredness.”
“Have been looking forward to this since the last time.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the therapy.  Feel light, like I’ve got a new body”.
“Wonderful idea.  Really relaxed and helped with tension.   Really pleased that the company go 50% with the fee, as it shows concern & caring attitude towards the morale of staff. ”

Workplace Therapies are available from Hayley Drakes, an experienced Holistic Therapist who can be contacted on 01427 875013 or at mail@hayleydrakes.co.uk.  Website www.hayleydrakes.co.uk