WORKING ON WELLNESS

with

Cariad Holistic Health & Wellness

Introducing our Corporate Working on Wellness (WoW) day, designed to bring a new level of well-being to your workplace.

In today's fast-paced world, corporate wellness holds greater significance than ever. With rising stress levels and mounting work demands, prioritizing employee well-being is no longer just a trend – it's essential. Organizations are recognizing that maintaining the health and vitality of their workforce is not only instrumental in reducing health-related costs but is also integral to the success of the workplace.

At Cariad, we believe in fostering a culture of supported wellness, and holistic therapies are a key component of this approach. Our holistic therapies offer exceptional benefits to both employers and employees, facilitating stress reduction, re-energizing, and motivating employees to build a resilient and productive team.

Consider the statistics: stress, depression, and anxiety are responsible for a significant portion of lost working days. A well-executed wellness program, incorporating holistic therapies, can significantly curb sickness-related costs across your organization.

The advantages of introducing holistic therapies into your workplace are multifaceted:

  • Reduced stress levels

  • Enhanced energy and uplifted spirits

  • Improved focus, concentration, productivity, and reduced fatigue

  • Enhanced health and immunity

  • Heightened employee engagement and a positive outlook

  • Calming of the nervous system

  • Improved circulation

  • Cultivation of an increased sense of well-being

  • Enhanced staff retention and morale

  • Potential reduction in lost workdays due to poor mental health

At Cariad, we offer Corporate Working on Wellness days, during which we bring a range of treatments and guided meditations directly to your offices. Our recommended 30-minute sessions are flexible to accommodate your employees' schedules and minimize disruption to their work environment. All we require is a quiet, private space to work our magic!

Each session begins with a personalized consultation, aimed at empowering employees to achieve optimal health and develop effective stress coping strategies, especially for those facing muscular tension from desk work.

Our treatments include:

  • Massage

  • Indian Head Massage

  • Reiki

  • Reflexology

  • Guided Meditation

  • Group Guided Meditation sessions for up to 20 participants (30 mins)

For a seamless experience, we kindly ask for the following:

  • A suitable meeting room with ample space for our equipment and comfort

  • A completed timetable with employee names for each treatment session

  • Distribution of consultation forms to participating employees, to be completed during treatment for privacy

  • Arrangement to cover internal windows/doors for ensured privacy

Rest assured, we come equipped with everything else needed for the day. Nicola, our skilled practitioner, will arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the first appointment to ensure smooth setup and preparation.

Pricing is designed to promote wellness for all:

  • 30-minute sessions at a discounted rate, this can be discussed.

  • Payment options: Card, cash (by employees on the day), or BACS (by your organization)

Additionally, Nicola's credentials and as a FHT member make the treatments potentially eligible for reimbursement through employee-subsidized corporate health memberships. We're happy to provide PDF receipts for employee submission.

Elevate your workplace wellness with Cariad. Let's embark on a journey of well-being together.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a Corporate Working on Wellness day with Cariad by clicking here.

“GBRf is doubly blessed as we have a longstanding company all employee subsidised corporate membership to Westfield Health but also with local Holistic Therapy company Cariad.

One of the key drivers of a sustainable business is retention of your talent. By investing in your workforce, you can ensure that you play an active part in them maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing. With the opportunities offered by our corporate wellness membership our employees can claim-back percentages of spend on their own health and wellbeing.

Cariad come into this as they offer various options which can be claimed back on our scheme. They have first class reviews and an excellent reputation as a small business in Peterborough. Nicola Sparkes who runs Cariad holds many qualifications but also continues to expand her resume and knowledge and educate herself which means you get serious added value by choosing Cariad. From a CSR perspective we love to support local businesses where possible too, so this is a win on every front.

Cariad come in monthly to our Peterborough Office currently and we create private therapy space for our teams to enjoy 30 mins of pure bliss, relaxation, restoration and healing in the workspace. So many of us fail to stop and take our mandatory lunch breaks let alone get a massage or reiki healing.

So far it has been a resounding success and fully booked for the 8 slots on each of the 3 visits. There is a waiting list for the fourth instalment and there is a buzz about this opportunity coming to the office and enabling people to book this into what can be very busy days in the rail freight industry.

The end game for me is that employees realise from taking the opportunity to receive these treatments that they will in-turn lace this into their everyday lives for them and their families and reap the benefits that holistic therapy gives you.

This is an approach that will boost staff morale, drive retention and make educate everyone on the need for ‘wellness’ in this world of ‘too busy’. Nobody should be too busy to be kind to themselves and give their body and mind the care and attention it needs to succeed in and out of work.

Note: Happy to provide written or phone references as required.

Thank you,

Stuart Anderson | Head of HSSEQ”

stuart.anderson@gbrailfreight.com