Invest in employee health: massage chair hire for companies

A survey of users of a well-known job platform shows that 46 percent of working people in Germany do not feel valued. If you as an employer are confronted with such figures, you might also ask yourself how the figures would turn out in your own company. Another survey conducted by the information service of the Institute of German Business (iwd) shows that the average number of sick days in Germany is around 23 per year. What do these two figures have in common? As an employer, you can influence both.

More and more companies are taking advantage of an excellent opportunity to kill two birds with one stone: they rent a massage chair for their employees. 

Why rent a massage chair instead of buying one? 

It is obvious why the service of long-term rental of massage chairs is so popular with companies. The initial purchase costs are eliminated and financial planning is much easier. In addition, corporate customers often benefit from services related to the massage chair. With Massagesessel Welt, for example, there are no costs for maintenance or repairs. There is also no long-term commitment to a specific model.

But the most important thing is the contribution a massage chair makes to the company and the people who work in it.

• Reduce sick days and absences
• Increasing efficiency and productivity 
• Appreciation and employee loyalty
• Investment in the context of workplace health promotion 
• Increasing attractiveness as an employer
• Health: Prevent poor posture, relieve tension, prevent burn-out and reduce stress.

The advantages of rental massage chairs in detail - healthy and motivated instead of sick and burnt out

A good investment is characterized by advantages on several levels. And this is exactly what the use of a rental massage chair in your company offers you. Health, profitability, appreciation and the company's image benefit in equal measure.

An active measure to reduce sick days

The most common reasons for sick leave in companies are skeletal or muscular disorders (19.2 percent) and mental disorders (15.3 percent). The latter even account for the longest absences due to illness, with an average of just over 40 days' absence per year. 

Whether it's a lack of exercise or overloading or incorrect loading due to the activity itself, Massages heal from head to toe. They support the muscles, relax and loosen them and thus promote flexibility and mobility. These are factors that can prevent complaints in the musculoskeletal system and especially along the spine.

Another major challenge that people face in the workplace is stress. This is known to trigger various physical and psychological ailments. Feelings of exhaustion, listlessness or anxiety are just some of the consequences that can ultimately lead to sick leave. Massages offer relaxation here, they can provide a feeling of time-out after a stressful day at work or even during short breaks. Leaving work feeling relaxed can have a tremendously positive effect on your work-life balance.

Promoting employee productivity

Working in front of a screen in particular is known to cause long-term fatigue. Focus is lost and the ability to concentrate slowly but steadily diminishes. The perfect time for a short break to allow the mind to really switch off. It has long been known that several short breaks can greatly improve performance. However, especially in stressful times with a lot of work, employees often find it difficult to really make use of these breaks. With a rental massage chair, you can provide an additional incentive and give employees the opportunity to take a short break. They will thank you for it in the form of even better work.

Image as an employer - the company, with free massages

Alongside the classic "fruit basket" and "the best office coffee", a free massage is definitely in a different league. Apart from financial benefits, employers today must and can actively take measures to promote a positive image of their company on many levels. 

On the one hand, a good reputation motivates and retains existing employees. On the other hand, well-chosen company equipment attracts qualified personnel who are interested in working in a productive, appreciative environment. 

Younger generations in particular have long paid attention to far more than financial remuneration when choosing their employer - The feeling of meaningful work and an appreciative and healthy working environment are top priorities. As an employer that offers something for health as well as holistic well-being, you will further enhance your company's image as a top employer and benefit from all these positive aspects on a daily basis.

A sign of appreciation for the employees - A massage says more than a thousand words

The gesture of caring about employee wellbeing speaks volumes. Give your most valuable resource in the company the freedom to take some well-deserved time off and the confidence to use this freedom responsibly. Let your employees feel this appreciation with every single massage treatment. 

A worthwhile investment as part of workplace health promotion

Measures that you take as an employer to promote the health of your employees are tax-free up to an amount of 600 euros per employee per year. The massage chair can be regarded as such a measure, which makes the investment extremely attractive from a financial point of view.

What is good for the employees is good for the company

Of course, it's not just the company that benefits from a health-promoting measure. A massage chair gives each individual employee the opportunity to recover both mentally and physically during periods of stress, after long periods of sedentary work or at the end of a physically demanding working day. The positive effects of massages are many and varied:

• Improved blood circulation
• Relaxed, loosened muscles
• Mental breaks that reduce stress levels
• A noticeably longer-lasting effect of the massages thanks to a higher frequency than with manual treatments
• Time efficiency and flexibility - without appointments and travel times

Overall, regular massages also contribute to a better assessment of employees' work-life balance, as they leave the workplace in the evening with a much more positive feeling. 

How much does it cost to rent a massage chair? 

The financial viability of investments is a key issue for companies. Even if the return on investment is positive in the long term, the financial aspects of a purchase must be clarified. The costs vary depending on the selected term and the individual needs of your company. The rental option allows flexible use for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, starting at € 129 net per month. Included in the rent are

• Choosing your preferred massage chair
• A hygiene and cleaning package
• Premium delivery, which includes delivery and assembly of the armchair
• The maintenance service, for carefree use over the entire service life. 

Position yourself as a modern and caring employer 

An employer that looks after the well-being of its employees and where work is relaxed yet productive strengthens its image. Take the step from the classic fruit basket to benefits that really cater to the needs of your staff with a rental massage chair. Benefit from the improved health and performance of the entire workforce.   

Employees are the heart of every company. Show the appreciation that is unfortunately all too often lacking and invest in the health of your staff. Contact us to find the right massage chair as a solution for your company health management: 

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