With the holiday ALMOST here, vacation is finally here! Many are thinking of that precious time off known as 
vacation. Employees in today’s work environment have a challenge not only scheduling their vacation but also unplugging in order to take that well-deserved rest to recharge.
A recent Huffington Post article discusses burnout and the negative effects of office workers today. “Burnout is a very real issue in the United States. According to a 2013 study, eight in 10 Americans are overwhelmed at work. Spending too much time plugged into our inbox and on the job can lead to severe stress, which can have serious health consequences, including an increased risk for stroke or heart disease.”
To further demonstrate this point is a list of the average number of paid vacation days given in a year to employees in each country (from least to greatest). As noted, the United States tops the list with the least number of days of vacation. It’s time to change that and schedule your vacation before summer ends.
1.United States of America – 13 days
2. Belgium – 20 days
3. Japan – 25 days
4. Korea – 25 days
5. Canada – 26 days
6. United Kingdom – 28 days
7. Australia – 28 days
8. Brazil – 34 days
9. Austria – 35 days (42 for elderly)
10. Germany – 35 days
11. France – 37 days
12. Italy – 42 days
How can your office schedule a mini-break for you and others during a busy week? An on-site chair massage program! Imagine leaving your desk for a peaceful quiet location within your office to settle into a massage chair while listening to peaceful music for 15 or 30 minutes. The corporate chair massage therapists know which muscles require the most attention all while helping you drift away for some rest and relaxation.
Following your massage session, you’ll feel completely relaxed and ready to face the rest of the day. Corporate chair massage brings questions and inquires and also decreases stress, relieves muscle pain and headaches, and improves productivity and flexibility! This could be the start of a “mini” vacation right in your office!
One simple call can start the “vacation mode” to schedule your corporate chair massage program!
Simply contact Janet Constantino, CEO of Massage Kneads, at 410-989-3577 or through the Contact Us link to get YOUR chair massage program started!
Sources:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/take-a-break-vacation-days_us_573f76cbe4b045cc9a710c7d?ir=Healthy+Living§ion=us_healthy-living&utm_hp_ref=healthy-living
http://www.vpcalendar.net/average-vacation-days-by-country.html
