103The Message of the Massage

High levels of pressure, tension, and stress, plus long and arduous hours, have left many of today’s employees feeling tight, tense, and on edge. Feeling this way can interfere with their ability to concentrate and deal productively with others, both at work and at home.

In recognition of the employees’ diligence and the stresses and strains they are experiencing, some employers are rewarding employees with massages. This entails retaining a professional masseuse to provide free massages to all interested employees.

Employees who opt to take part in this form of recognition and receive massages emerge feeling relaxed, refreshed, reenergized, and rewarded. They typically return to work with a calmer and clearer head, ...

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