The effects of stress at work


We’ve all felt stress at work, whether it be meeting a deadline, difficulty in prioritising jobs, too much paperwork or just having to be in too many places at the same time.  At some time or other, we’re all going to be affected by it and it’s all too easy to ignore, but it affects our performance (which of course makes matters worse) and starts affecting our homes lives too.

Stress has been cited as having a negative effect on over a third of the working population.  It is thought that up to 75% of an illness is stress related.  

 

So how can stress affect us in the workplace? 

·      It costs business a lot of money

  • It reduces performance in physical tasks
  • It increases time-off caused by illness
  • It increases tiredness and irritability
  • It has a negative effect on decision making, planning and creativity 
  • It lowers our immune system, which of course, leads to the development of physical illness


Luckily, more and more enlightened businesses are offering their employees the opportunity to receive Reflexology treatments in the work place.  Employers are beginning to realise that the benefits of regular Reflexology treatments not only help to reduce stress and tension, but they can also speed recovery from a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses and to maintain good health - that’s got to be good for business hasn’t it?

 

How can Reflexology help employees and benefit employers?

That’s easy - it leads to a happier, healthier workforce that has less time off and it saves businesses money:

  • It promotes increased satisfaction, loyalty and increased morale
  • Staff have quicker recovery times and return to work more quickly after illness, surgery or accident - less sickness and absenteeism
  • There is enhanced resistance to infection and diseases
  • There is an increase in productivity, improved creativity, planning and decision making
  • It can result in enhanced concentration, accuracy and efficiency
  • Staff find it easier to work and cope more effectively under pressure

 

Reflexology is very flexible and fits well into the wider stress-management programme that employers are currently probably using - it complements conventional medicine beautifully!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



If you are an employer and want to find out more, please get in touch.

www.barefoot-reflexology.co.uk

Hi, I'm Jo. I founded Barefoot Reflexology. I welcome the chance to meet you and introduce you to my Practice. I enjoy helping my clients to manage stress, overcome fatigue, cope with bereavement, manage pain, relax and heal, and they have all reported significant improvements in their health and wellbeing. I am qualified as a Reproductive Reflexologist (Reproflexologist) and I am a full member of the Association of Reproductive Reflexologists - I look forward to helping couples and individuals on the journey to conception, whether they are undergoing IVF or following the natural route. Reflexology is a gentle therapy that can be used to promote better health. It can be used by anyone, from newborn babies to those receiving end-of-life care and everyone in between. I'm am fully insured by the Alan Boswell Group, through the AoR.

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