14 December, 2020 News Does the warm glow of giving ever get old? Research suggests that spending money on ourselves gets old fast, but not spending money on others.
6 December, 2020 Purpose The elephant in the room … is interpersonal touch. Let's cut to the chase, touch seems to have become, well, scary.
29 November, 2020 Purpose Ask your people when looking for corporate wellbeing solutions. Office health, wellness at work, corporate wellbeing, activating flow state - whatever you call it at your place, is all about your people. The key is finding out what will engage them.
22 November, 2020 News An ethical gift guide for the discerning consumer There's an ethical gift for everyone in your life.
16 November, 2020 News How you breathe, affects your weight. Ever wondered what happens to the fat you 'burn'? You blow most of it out your nose.
8 November, 2020 Purpose Keeping the black dog at bay Simply moving my body each day has profound health impacts.
2 November, 2020 Social and environment Dream a little dream … We all dream when we sleep. What have your 2020 COVID dreams been like?
26 October, 2020 Social and environment You can succeed because of your quieter nature, not in spite of it. Megumi Miki started Quietly Powerful as a movement to help quieter professionals succeed on their own terms rather than having to ‘fix’ themselves.
16 October, 2020 News Check your breathing right now, you might have email apnea. The long term health impacts are not great. The good news is, you can easily change it.
11 October, 2020 News Grown Ups need a bedtime, too. Why can children get enough sleep, yet we adults can't. Or won't?
30 September, 2020 News Ethical touch and your mental health Trust and reassurance are required for optimum mental health. Positive, ethical touch, such as corporate massage from a credible source, provides this unconditionally.
28 September, 2020 Purpose This is how to truly listen and importantly, be heard. Its official name is Co-Counseling. We simply call it active listening.
19 September, 2020 News Seated Massage visits not a happening thing? Power naps may fill the gap. Regular short massage sessions are the ideal restorative method. And when you can't have them regularly, power napping might just be what you need.
7 September, 2020 Social and environment Look around you, Spring has sprung! We can think warm, happy thoughts. And we'll feel awesome!
27 August, 2020 News Sitting kills, movement heals. Dr. Joan Vernikos, author of 'Sitting kills, Movement Heals', speaks briefly and concisely about the research she conducted on sitting and movement, whilst working as a scientist at NASA.
24 August, 2020 Purpose The science of touch and emotion. If you were told you it was possible to communicate gratitude to someone with a two-second touch, would you believe them?
18 August, 2020 Purpose The therapeutic power of gardening Can anxious minds find solace working with plants?
13 August, 2020 Purpose How’s working from home going for you? It's morning. You're about to dress down (again) with nowhere to go. The days on end of tracky-dac wearing are starting to wear thin.
2 August, 2020 News Looking up can light up your brain! The art and science of Looking Up and Out is meeting a fundamental human need in our hardwiring for connection.
23 July, 2020 Social and environment Your posture and your health. Getting real on the what, why and how. What does your posture, the way you face the world, tell you, about you?
18 July, 2020 News We’re the first massage company in the world certified a B Corp! Here’s why that matters. We've used business as a force for good forever. So who are the ultimate beneficiaries?
13 July, 2020 Purpose It’s not going to be business as usual. Now is the time you can show up, ask questions and demand answers.
3 July, 2020 Social and environment Listening to this music can reduce anxiety by up to 65%. And it's sure to stir your soul calm your nervous system and boost your feelings of wellbeing.
27 June, 2020 News Will your people take part in Stress Down Day this July? Stress Down Day on July 24 is a fun and easy initiative designed to reduce stress and if you choose, raise vital funds for Lifeline Australia.
15 June, 2020 News It’s winter, it’s cold and many people are going hungry. So what can we all do? Ronni Khan, founder and CEO of OzHarvest, is asking us all to give as little as $1 to OzHarvest right now. Here's what happens when you do ...
9 June, 2020 News Practicing these breathing techniques can change your life A bold claim that isn't made lightly.
1 June, 2020 Social and environment Right now is the time to do more of what you love. Do it for yourself, do it for those you love. (Hot tip: You might already be doing it!)
25 May, 2020 Social and environment The highly sensitive person Is this you? If so, you're pretty special.
12 May, 2020 News 68 bits of unsolicited advice from Kevin Kelly Life advice tips from a fascinating, wise and worldly man. You know most of these, Kevin simply reminds us how important they are.
27 April, 2020 News The upside of downtime – Daydreamers aren’t timewasters. "Daydreamers are time wasters" is a common cry from many. However, studies undertaken in the past few years are proving otherwise. Heed the call "I need a break" and you'll likely reap the rewards.
21 April, 2020 News It’s fashion revolution week! Fashion Revolution believes in a global fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit.
12 April, 2020 Case studies What Focusing on the Breath Does to Your Brain Different breathing patterns can activate our brain networks related to mood, attention, and body awareness.
7 April, 2020 Purpose In praise of phone calls There are few things as nourishing as the human voice, especially during self isolation.
1 April, 2020 News Do these four things every day for your mental health Create time in your daily schedule for these core human needs. Be there for yourself first so you can be there for others in your life.
24 March, 2020 Purpose A wise woman, walking. A little while ago, Seated Massage CEO Lena, took a walk with a few friends in the Flinders Ranges. Time out to re-connect with herself.
18 March, 2020 News Now is the time to practice your innate compassion In the midst of our panic around COVID-19, we must look to each other to help us all get through it.
12 March, 2020 Our practitioners Safe Massage Policies and Protocols – What you need to know Our Safe Massage Policies and Protocols are designed to help you understand the practices we take to minimise the risk of acquiring a healthcare-associated infection.
2 March, 2020 News Is once a year enough for International Womens Day? Every day is International Women's Day to us. Because we shouldn't need to be talking about it.
16 December, 2019 News Our 2019 impact – it’s always a team effort. We love what we do because we can impact so many people in a positive way! I mean, why else would we bother getting out of bed every day?
8 December, 2019 Social and environment In pursuit of quiet We're surrounded by man-made noise. Even when we think it's quiet, it probably isn't. Perhaps a little quieter than usual. So how do we find quiet or better still, silence, in a noise-filled world?
15 November, 2019 News Thinking of surprising your people with Corporate Massage? We suggest a rethink. There's good reason to let them in on it, here's why.
26 October, 2019 News What gives this festive season? Your booking with us! Partner with us this festive season and the impact multiplies.
19 October, 2019 News GoodWell certification shines the light on our relationship with our people. We're nothing without our practitioner partners. So we treat them the only way we know how.
14 October, 2019 News The Purpose Project online course is available now! Our friend and fellow B Corp Carolyn Tate, has just released her Purpose Project online training. And everyone can benefit from it.
26 September, 2019 News Making time to volunteer. Our mental health advantage. We look at volunteering as an essential way to invest in our community and our own mental health. We don't always have the time so we find the time. Here's why.
3 September, 2019 News There’s no app for this So much that is tech-based maintains our disconnection us from the world around us. It's insular and isolating that does very little if anything, to help us engage with others.
31 August, 2019 News The Business Roundtable CEO’s have made their public commitment to purpose! Let's hope there's no turning back. Here's 3 steps all business leaders can take to activate the statement.
19 August, 2019 News Tips for women who have trouble sleeping Women tend to have more sleep problems than men, yet there are ways to get a better night's rest.
9 August, 2019 News Asking for help at work. Overcome your reluctance to do so and discover how kind other people can be. You'll all receive a happiness boost as a result!
4 August, 2019 Purpose Create a safe space in the workplace and watch what happens. This young woman needed to be heard by someone. I was that someone.
26 July, 2019 News Benefit Corporation legal status is coming to Australia. And we're excited! Because the B Economy is the future of work. Don't just take our word for it. Ask Unilever and Patagonia to name just two.
21 July, 2019 News Culture Manifesto Our culture manifesto reflects our cultural values, purpose and mission. It clearly states what we believe, who we are as people and how we operate as a business.
13 July, 2019 Case studies Case study: Inspiring prosocial behaviour in the workplace Part of our mission is to enhance prosocial behaviours within workplaces. This is a brief case study, highlighting the benefits experienced.
4 June, 2019 News What you can do tonight for a better workday tomorrow How you spend your leisure time predicts your feelings and behavior the next day, a new study finds.
26 May, 2019 Purpose Connecting at work: Flexing our social muscle Loneliness and social isolation are deeply physical ailments, on par with obesity and smoking for negative health outcomes. No less so in the workplace.
13 May, 2019 News Pet food with a difference – why Scratch build giving into their dog food. Want to do the best for your best friend AND the world? Then you need to know about Scratch.
6 May, 2019 News Flourishing YOU, at work Debra Sarre owner and director of Sarre Organisational Development and Learning, has written some poignant words for us on inspiring confidence and optimism in the workplace.
15 April, 2019 News Mary’s Story … adding purpose to her daily work-life. How to bring more direction, meaning and happiness to your workplace.
1 April, 2019 News Is compassion the new Zeitgeist? Mary Freer is fighting for compassion. In healthcare, aged care, and in disabilities. In fact, everywhere and for everyone.
26 March, 2019 News Join us. Become part of the Massage Collaborative. Seated Massage is developing a collective of clients, their people and our massage professionals - collaborating for a common purpose - to invest in the most effective social and environmental causes.
25 February, 2019 Purpose 3 tried and true reasons employee recognition will always matter Employee recognition knows no calendar. It’s an important part of company culture all year long and always will be.
18 February, 2019 Purpose Workplace Wellbeing. What is it really? The Harvard Business Review describes workplace wellbeing as coming from one place, and one place only — a positive culture.
1 February, 2019 News Treat your weekend like a vacation Current research by Cassie Mogilner Holmes from UCLA's Anderson School of Management has highlighted how a simple mindset change about your weekends can alter how you feel all week!
27 November, 2018 News How a little known hormone is good for business Seated Massage is very much about helping clients develop greater levels of prosocial behaviour within their workplaces. Doing good for themselves and for others. As such we're always excited when new research appears in the public domain.
21 November, 2018 News Redefining Value by Considering All the Costs Businesses and Consumers are shifting to a 'triple-value' view - People, Planet and Prosperity.
15 October, 2018 Purpose Connecting employee experience and customer experience If you only examine your relationships with customers and fail to look under the hood, you might get nowhere.
8 October, 2018 News Our Mental Health Promise So we're helping to shed some more light on Mental Health, by making a public promise.
18 September, 2018 News Does massage really have the claimed health benefits? Go looking for proof that massage will improve your health, and you’ll have no trouble finding research to back you up.
12 September, 2018 News Are we solving the wrong problems? Every day, innovative companies promise to make the world a better place. Are they succeeding?
18 July, 2018 News Is there a way to truly understand what’s going on in another’s mind? When we only imagine the inner lives of others, we don’t necessarily gain real insight into other people’s minds.
27 June, 2018 Purpose Creating a fairer world for everyone at work. As a leader, employee and as a consumer, you have the power. To create fairer, healthier and more inspiring workplaces.
21 June, 2018 News Fighting against food waste, for social and environmental impact. We're a Corporate Massage company whose positive impact on the world, extends beyond the walls of your workplace or event.
28 May, 2018 News The Japanese wellbeing trend you need to know about Spending just 30 minutes in the bush or a park will help your overall wellbeing. And you don't need to do anything! It's called Forest Bathing.
22 May, 2018 Purpose The Purpose Economy How well is your company preparing for the Purpose Economy? It's not coming, it's here. Purpose at its core is the reason something was created and why it exists.
1 May, 2018 News Danone North America – now flying the B Corp flag Danone North America, no small timer by any stretch, has been certified a B Corporation. This is incredible news for the B Corp community and massive encouragement for corporates keen to prove and showcase their stakeholder engagement.
10 April, 2018 News Starting a gratitude practice? You’ll be in good company. In Tim Ferriss's latest book 'Tribe of Mentors', almost every one of these high achievers mentions some kind of gratitude practice and how important it is in their lives.
8 June, 2017 Our practitioners Is being useful the true path to happiness? One of the great modern thinkers, doers, champions of Womens rights and the longest serving American First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt wrote very eloquently about how to be happy. And it applies more than ever, today.
26 May, 2017 Purpose Why understanding is key to successful relationships and optimal solutions. Without taking time to understand your needs and wants, how can we truly help you and be the solution you need?
8 March, 2017 Our practitioners Can a simple t-shirt help the environment and make business sense? Yes to both. We needed new t-shirts to reflect a cleaner and warmer look and feel. And the inevitable question arose: "Do we go ethical or fast"?
1 March, 2017 Social and environment When ‘keep it simple’ is the best policy. The Oxford dictionary explains 'simple' as: "Easily understood or done. Presenting no difficulty." This is exactly our approach to workplace wellbeing.
7 February, 2017 News Same same, but different. Corporate Massage providers. We're all the same, right? Here's how you know you're aligning with the best, for your wellbeing needs.
30 January, 2017 News Highlighting – Michael Dello-Iacovo, Ph.D student and CEO of Effective Altruism Australia An inspiring young man, we came to Michael through Effective Altruism Australia. He's incredibly generous with his time, helping us to understand how much more effective we can be with our giving initiatives.
15 December, 2016 Our practitioners The good we do as touch professionals. As touch professionals we seem to focus more on treating symptoms or looking for a solution to a presenting problem than focusing on the person we are with and our relationship with them. Why?
6 September, 2016 Our practitioners Everyone has an interesting story to tell. Start a conversation and listen. Most of us love to talk. How often are we prepared to ask, listen and really hear another? Feeling heard is acknowledgement that we matter to another and is an incredible mental health benefit.
17 August, 2016 News The virtuous circle of relationship on display. When we, the amazing practitioners who represent us and our clients are in synch, beautiful things happen.
2 August, 2016 News Why we changed banks. Yeah, we think it matters. We hadn't really considered how important who we banked with was, until completing our 2015 B Corp assessment. Changing banks then became a no-brainer.
27 July, 2016 Our practitioners Being good for our community is surprisingly easy! Here's an example of something we did recently. Tell us if it inspires you. We hope so!
21 June, 2016 News Helping is in our DNA. It’s exactly why we exist. How we've helped those outside the walls of our clients offices.
8 April, 2016 News Our Policies Seated Massage give preference to and engage suppliers (including massage practitioners) who align with our mission and espouse similar core values to us. This is crucial to Seated Massage fulfilling our obligations as a B Corporation.
8 April, 2016 News Taking steps to minimise our negative impact on the environment. Each year, we offset our carbon footprint by purchasing carbon credits whilst actively working at minimising our environmental footprint.
8 April, 2016 News When much of the world is watching, say it loud, say it proud. Leonardo DiCaprio is a brave man - speaking up about what he believes is right and just. And thankfully, right now, speaking out to inspire others help arrest climate change is his thing.
2 March, 2016 News The biological benefits of regular massage at work There is now a plethora of scientific and academic research in the public domain, examining and detailing the organic benefits to individuals and businesses of receiving regular massage at work.
85% of SM clients choose recurring visits for their people.