Employee Wellbeing and How Massage Can Help Your Company

A massive 137 million working days were lost in the UK in 2016 due to sickness or injury.

Musculoskeletal problems and mental health issues accounted for 34% of this, 47 million days. (ONS 2017)

The workplace itself can be a direct cause of this, as shown by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of occupational ill health in the UK accounting for 41% of cases and 34% of all working days lost. This is closely followed by work-related stress, anxiety and depression accounting for 37% of cases and 45% of all working days lost. In 2015/16 annually this was 11.7 million days, an average of 24 days per case.

A report by Mintel states that 'those working in desk-based roles [are] among the most affected [by musculoskeletal problems], with poor posture leading to back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as knee and hip impingement.'

These statistics clearly show that these work related issues are causing a negative effect on employees, businesses and ultimately an impact on your profit, due to the amount of working days lost.

Regular onsite massage therapy can greatly help with these musculoskeletal and stress related conditions, along with so many more benefits for your whole company outlined below.

Massage Therapy Benefits for the Employee:

  • Reduces stress and anxiety

  • Relieves musculoskeletal pain and tension

  • Improves energy levels and productivity

  • Increases mental alertness, concentration and clarity

  • Alleviates mental fatigue

  • Improves immune function and circulation

  • Increases range of movement and flexibility

  • Lowers high blood pressure and heart rate

  • Improves sleep quality

  • Feeling of support and wellbeing from employer

Massage Therapy Benefits for the Employer:

  • Greater employee productivity and performance

  • Active and engaged workforce

  • Improved job satisfaction and loyalty

  • Reduced absenteeism and sickness

  • Decreased workplace musculoskeletal injuries

  • Increased accuracy and efficiency

  • Boosts morale and creates positive working environment

  • Potential for rewarding employee performance/motivational tool

  • Attractive company benefit for future talent

  • Positive impact on profit margins

'With the link between working and stress, businesses could benefit from the introduction of more relaxing therapies as part of the employment package, helping to reduce the number of sick days being taken each year.' (Mintel 2015. Complementary and alternative medicine, Mintel Group Ltd)

Employee wellbeing is so important now more than ever, with this data showing just how crucial a happy workplace is for your company.

My treatments are suitable for a range of musculoskeletal conditions including neck and shoulder pain, back pain, headaches and repetitive strain injuries.

I offer a clinical outcome based approach, which helps educate and empower people to help with their self-care.

To find out how I can help your company with onsite massage, please contact me here. I look forward to hearing from you.

Katie Geraghtycorporate massage