Massages as a Health Promotion Measure Offered by Employers

A workday can often be quite demanding. Working at a desk for hours on end can take just as much of a toll on your health as physically demanding tasks. What remains at the end of the day—and is all too familiar to many of us—is pain, stiffness, and general symptoms of exhaustion.

It goes without saying that this is not beneficial for either the affected employees or their employers. This is yet another reason why we advise employers to incorporate massages for employees as part of their wellness programs. There are several approaches to this, and the company “Stuttgarter Luft” has opted for the most comfortable one: the massage chair for employees

Martin Niedermirtl is the managing director at beanarella and a contributor at Stuttgarter Luft. In a conversation with us, he shares insights into his decision to invest in a massage chair and how it has impacted the employees.

Promoting Employee Health—An Issue Across All Industries

Stuttgarter Luft is a manufacturer of ventilation ducts, while beanarella specializes in sustainable, compostable coffee capsules. These two industries couldn’t be more different, and yet employee health plays an important role in both companies.

Martin Niedermirtl describes his journey to Massagesessel Welt in very pragmatic terms. From personal experience, back pain—caused by his daily sedentary work—was a constant companion. He wanted to schedule an initial consultation, and while driving through the area, he seized the opportunity to visit the showroom.

From the very beginning, the focus of his considerations was particularly on those Stuttgarter Luft employees who perform physically demanding work every day. So the question wasn’t “if,” but “which” massage chair to choose to promote employee health.

Advice from Massagesessel Welt the right massage chair for my employees

The idea of providing a massage chair for employees came about quickly, but just as quickly, one is confronted with a wide range of brands, models, sizes, and feature sets. Since this is a health-promoting measure, professional advice is the top priority—and that’s exactly what we received, explains Martin Niedermirtl.

First, basic requirements were clarified, and for the employees at Stuttgarter Luft, these were limited to the chair’s dimensions. The framework was defined by the need to accommodate both women and men—regardless of whether they have a sturdy or slender build—as well as people of different heights.

The massage chair should therefore accommodate the entire workforce as much as possible and also offer a comprehensive massage program. It should be possible to treat the back, arms, and legs at different intensities. By the end of the consultation, the right model had been found and the decision to purchase had been made.

Customer Service and Delivery of Massagesessel Welt

We were also able to get a few words from Martin Niedermirtl on this topic, who summed it up succinctly:
“As expected—reliable, punctual, clean, and precise work.
Whenever we had questions about settings, how to use various functions, or similar issues, someone was always available and gave us excellent advice—Rating: very good.”

How the Massage Chair Supports Employees and Boosts Productivity

It didn’t take long for employees at Stuttgarter Luft to provide feedback. Mauro Bareißer works in production and describes the challenges of his daily routine and how the massage chair relieves tension and noticeably boosts productivity: “The effects are noticeable both mentally and physically, which means that focus and concentration are significantly better after a massage than after conventional breaks.”

The relaxation is more profound and works on multiple levels, allowing the mind to truly disconnect from everyday life and both body and mind to relax equally, Bareißer explains further.

“At the end of the day, it definitely feels good to sink into the massage chair and let someone work on you.”

Martin Niedermirtl himself also receives extremely positive feedback from employees, who are thrilled at how relaxed and at ease they feel whenthey return to work after a massage. Sometimes only short relaxation sessions are needed, and occasionally longer ones or two consecutive sessions. This varies greatly and often depends entirely on the course of the day, as well as the nature of the work and the workload on that particular day.

Employees use the massage chair in a variety of ways, according to their individual preferences and needs. The back massage is, of course, a classic that’s used by both employees who sit all day and those who perform physically demanding tasks. However, the full range of functions is still being explored and thoroughly tested by everyone.

Grants for Businesses as Part of Employee Health Promotion Initiatives

A company that invests in the health of its employees reaps the benefits of happier employees, fewer absences and sick days, and stronger employee retention. It’s often surprising that more companies aren’t aware of the availability of subsidies for such measures as massage chairs.

This results in several advantages that business owners can take advantage of—and Martin Niedermirtl isn’t about to miss out on them either.

The Massage Chair for Promoting Employee Health—The Right Choice

The managing director sums it up: “The combination of benefits made this investment almost a no-brainer.” The massage chair not only promotes employee health but also boosts productivity.

Job satisfaction increases, as does employee retention. Subsidies are available as an additional incentive for business owners who implement measures that benefit their employees’ health. Rounded out by friendly, informal, yet focused and professional consultation, this creates a win-win situation for businesses and their employees, Martin Niedermirtl concludes.

We would like to extend our special thanks to Martin Niedermirtl and his team for the pleasant and informative discussions, and we wish them continued success—and, of course, relaxation and good health—for the future.