Work related stress is the largest occupational health problem in the UK today and looking after your employees should be a priority, no matter if you run a large global corporation or a small organisation. Sick leave caused by work stress and anxiety are in the rise and can be prevented. Many studies have been carried out in the workplace to discover how this simple holistic therapy can have such a positive impact on employee wellbeing.

Improved staff morale :implementing an employee wellbeing programme shows your staff how important they are to you. Your employees will feel supported encouraging loyalty and job satisfaction.

Fewer sick days and better mental health: your employees are building a better immune system through regular treatments, they recover faster from illness and feeling less physical pain which will drastically improve their mental health. Reflexology offers a truly holistic remedy to stress and anxiety.

Increased productivity : when your employees feel better they will be more motivated and effective which will increase their productivity and creativity.

Employee lifestyle: living a sensible lifestyle helps you in many areas of your life. By implementing regular reflexology sessions into your workplace your employees will be able to use this tool alongside exercise and a good diet to help them cope under pressure and in their daily life.

To support your staff and colleagues I can visit your workplace to provide treatments. I have all the equipment required.

There are requirements for employers under the Health and Safety at work legislation to reduce stress for their employees. At Board level Directors need to ensure that there is a health and safety policy that addresses stress in the workplace which could incorporate a stress management strategy if this was appropriate.

Reflexology for employees could be part of this strategy,and here are some benefits:

-No maintenance costs

-A boost in staff morale

-Quick and immediate effects

-No staff travel time or costs

-Little time lost in the working day

-It’s a cost-effective way of showing staff you really care

How will this work for your company?

The company will determine cost involvement with few options available.

-Company subsidises whole treatment as part of the their wellfare budget

-Company part-subsidised treatment and employee pays the difference

-Employees pay for whole treatment and can claim the money back if the company is part of cash back plan

-Agree frequency of visit

-Company to ensure sessions are promoted internally and booking system in place. This can be via email promotions or the booking system can simply be excel spreadsheet or more sophisticated online booking form

-Treatments will take place in the company offices, in a small private room

-Treatment length can vary company to company – ideally 30 or 60 minute sessions