Bodyalarm® - Time for a Massage

Do you sometimes ask yourself, how you can commit your valuable employees and at the same time positively influence their productivity? «89% of employees wish for a choice of recreational and/or relaxation opportunities at the workplace. The most frequently mentioned are massages. A majority believes that massages have a positive influence on their productivity.» You may think that is expensive? If you do nothing, it will cost you approximately two to six times more! Studies about health at the workplace show that per Swiss franc you invest in your employees you save approximately 2 to 6 Swiss francs later on. But that’s not all, our findings show further benefits. Massages and workplace ergonomics offered to the workforce by an employer significantly help retain talent. If your work environment motivates an employee to not leave the company after a year, you have almost quadrupled your return on investment! In addition, you as an employer are more sought-after in the market. Whoever can choose between two comparable jobs openings will favor the employer who offers recreational and/or relaxation opportunities at the workplace. « For 92% of employees recreational and/or relaxation opportunities offered, have a direct impact on the choice of an employer. For almost as many employees, an employer that offers massages is seen as more favorable.» What benefits do massages bring? Regular massages can improve circulation, loosen tensions and sooth pain. During a common office day, the human body does not move much. Stretching and mobilization of muscles help activate the human body. In combination with coaching on ergonomics, Bodyalarm not only positively changes the posture of employees, but also influences their awareness towards health and the human body. Bodyalarm’s licensed massage therapists regularly observe this change in employee awareness and also see themselves as “health coaches” at the company.