Zest at Work - How on-site Massage Boosts Wellbeing

By Deirdre Casey, Corporate Wellness Consultant, Zest at Work

Employee wellbeing directly impacts organisational success – a fact increasingly recognised by Ireland’s corporate leaders. Among wellness initiatives gaining traction across Irish workplaces, Zest at Work's on-site massage service stands out as a practical, evidence-backed approach to supporting staff health while considerably enhancing productivity. Research in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management demonstrates that brief massage sessions significantly reduce workplace stress biomarkers and improve cognitive performance.

What Is On-Site Massage?

Zest at Work's qualified and highly trained massage therapists visit your workplace to provide treatments to your employees on site.

The specially formulated massage is suitable for most people. The treatment itself is done over clothes and is non-invasive. There are no oils or lotions used.

We use purpose-designed massage chairs to support clients appropriately during the treatment. Our therapists use elements of Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, and Acupressure to focus on key tension areas most affected by desk work - the neck, shoulders, back, arms, and hands.

What It Looks Like in Your Office

Picture a quiet corner of your office transformed into a temporary relaxation zone. You provide the space; we do the rest. Each Zest at Work massage chair requires just 2 square meters and is quickly and easily set up by us in meeting rooms or quiet areas. Employees return to work relaxed, refreshed, and recharged following a focused 15-, 20-, or 30-minute treatment from the Zest team. (Your space is just as quickly and easily restored at the end of the session.)

Effortless Implementation with Zest at Work

It couldn't be simpler to implement our on-site massage service. We work with you to create a solution that works with your office culture and space. Once we’ve determined frequency of treatments (one-off, weekly, monthly etc) we arrange access to our online booking tool. This allows your employees to schedule and manage their appointments and consultation forms and receive automated reminders. We can also provide analytics for your HR team to track use and gather feedback.

Measurable Outcomes for HR Professionals

"What I love about working with Zest at Work is how professional and seamless they make everything," says Neel Bhandari from Bechtle Direct Limited. "Our employees always come back refreshed and re-energised, and we've noticed real improvement in team morale."

Our on-site massage service delivers quantifiable results:

• Reduced muscle tension from desk work
• Decreased stress-related sick days
• Improved mental focus after sessions
• Enhanced workplace morale and team cohesion
• Heightened perception of employer care

Irish companies working with Zest at Work report substantial returns through reduced absenteeism and heightened employee engagement. Provision of our on-site massage service represents a tangible commitment to employee health. It signals that your organisation recognizes staff as whole persons whose physical comfort matters.

Looking Forward

In a hybrid world and with ever evolving employee expectations, Zest at Work's practical wellness service offers immediate, visible benefits for both employees and the bottom line. For organisations seeking to enhance their wellness offerings, Zest at Work’s on-site massage service provides a practical starting point with turnkey implementation requiring minimal HR input after initial setup.

Bringing Teams Back Together

As Irish companies navigate the challenge of encouraging hybrid workers back into the office, our on-site massage service offers a compelling draw. Scheduling massage days creates natural anchor points in the office calendar. Staff often plan their in-office days around massage availability, and it has become a genuine reason to choose the office over working from home. This wellness benefit transforms the office from being simply a place of work into a destination that actively supports employee wellbeing - something that can't be replicated in a home office setup.

To learn more about Zest at Work visit https://zestatwork.ie/

Mental Health is one of the eight pillars of the KeepWell Mark framework. The KeepWell Mark provides independent recognition of an organisation’s commitment to workplace wellbeing, grounded in clear standards and a holistic approach to strategy. It helps build employee trust, enhance employer brand, and embed wellbeing into the core of organisational culture.

For more information on The KeepWell Mark visit www.thekeepwellmark.ie