Ann Hobbs Therapy

Stress in the workplace

Many companies large or small utilise the services of workplace therapies to assist in reducing the cost of stress. About half a million people in the UK experience work related stress at a level they believe is making them ill. A total of 12.8 million working days were lost due to stress, depression and anxiety. Stress in the workplace has increased by 500% since the mid 1950’s.

Stress related illness costs UK businesses over £3.8 billion a year according to HSE. Stress affects 1 in 5 people and is the leading cause of work illness. Stress is not only caused by a high pressure job anyone can succumb, from the managing director to the cleaner.

By introducing complementary therapies into the workplace you can:-

improve the health of your employees
Reduce absenteeism and sick pay
Raise staff morale and increase productivity
Make your workforce more content, relaxed and less stressed
Improve workplace relations
Hold on to valued staff

Ann can bring a range of treatments to the workplace, fitting around meetings, lunchtimes, breaks etc so that you staff can take a few minutes out of their day to find some relaxation and recharging time.

All treatments can either be done in a private room or at people’s workstations. Indian Head Massage and Reflexology can be undertaken fully clothed. Treatments are designed to be flexible to fit into your individual work environment and employees needs. No additional outlay is provided by the employer, what little equipment I need I will provide. Therapies in the workplace is totally flexible and can either be supplemented by the company or paid by the employees.

The company of TML of Whiteley has already employed therapists and Sally Winduss, Head of Human Resources explains why the Board of Directors gave its their seal of approval...

“Obviously we are careful about how the when the Therapy Room can be used by employees as we don’t want it to disrupt business. Although some members of staff had reservations about the Therapy Room when it first opened, positive feedback from every level in the company has helped to dispel any doubts. I would certainly recommend something along the lines of the Therapy Room to other companies”.