Combating Stress in the Workplace
Do you employ staff? Do you
want to keep your staff healthy and happy? If so you need
to know about work related stress and how on site complementary therapies
can be a valuable part of your policy in
tackling this serious problem.
What is stress?
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) defines stress as "the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them". Pressure is part and parcel of all work and helps to keep us motivated . But excessive pressure can lead to stress which undermines performance, is costly to employers and can make people ill.
Why do you need to tackle stress?
HSE commissioned research has indicated that:
§ about half a million people in the UK experience work-related stress at a level they believe is making them ill;
§ up to 5 million people in the UK feel "very" or "extremely" stressed by their work; and
§ a total of 12.8 million working days were lost to stress, depression and anxiety in 2004/5.
HSE's key messages on stress are:
§ HSE is working with businesses to enable them to manage work related stress more effectively
§ work-related stress is a serious problem. Tackling it effectively can result in significant benefits for your organizations
§ there are practical things organizations can do to prevent and control work related stress
§ stress is a management issue which you as a manager can help resolve.
Providing reflexology and other therapies to your staff is a cost effective way you can begin to deal with this problem. A package can be tailored to the specific needs of your business to enable your employees to benefit from this healthy option for relieving stress. Treatments can be provided on your premises. All that's needed is a quiet, private area where staff can relax for a break of at least 15 minutes (or longer if convenient). Your staff will feel valued and will return to work relaxed, refreshed and ready to meet whatever challenges the rest of the day has in store.
Why not contact me now so we can discuss your requirements.