Stress Recess in the Media
Frequent fliers pay $450 a year to use American's 32 domestic clubs, less if they have elite status. But fancy clubs aren't just about membership fees. Having a top-flight club is a tool to lure business passengers who have been in shorter supply lately as the economy has tightened. — USA Today, "Airlines lure business travelers with upscale clubs. Back rubs, Net links featured "
"Delta understands that travel can be stressful," said Betty Hollan, Delta general manager — Premium Customer Programs and Services. We are offering this perk to thank our customers for their business and to promote relaxation and comfort during their journeys. Also, our members have told us that sometimes they just want to relax while they are visiting the Crown Rooms. We are excited to provide them with this opportunity."
— Delta Air Lines, Inc., "Delta Crown Room Club Members Receive Free Neck and Shoulder Massages From Stress Recess"
"Leah Knight, a principal analyst at The Gartner Group, thinks [Stress Recess] is onto something." — Fortune SB, "Taking the Hands-on Approach to E-commerce "
"So-called quality of life benefits, running the gamut from on-site massages to well-stocked company kitchens, are making an appearance at many companies. IBM Interactive Media, Delta Air Lines, BellSouth, Coca-Cola and AT&T all hire Stress Recess to provide free, 15-minute chair massages to employees." — Chicago Tribune, April 11 2000, "COMPANIES FORCED TO GET CREATIVE WITH THEIR BENEFITS"
"Peter Belvin and Devorah Slavin, executives at Stress Recess, a Georgia-based provider of workplace massages, tell HRWire that they are working with companies to help them find ways to maintain at least some of their benefits." — hr-esource, March 26, 2001, "Losing Perks Without Losing Staff"
Employers are offering everything from Starbucks coffee in every employee's cup to $100,000 relocation packages. Not to mention on-site masseuses, gyms, concierge services and free lunches. — Atlanta Journal and Constitution, June 14, 2000 "Luring workers takes technique: Companies describe their creative recruiting
In the tightest of tight labor markets, companies are searching for innovative ways to attract and keep workers. In the corporate version of "What did you get last year for Christmas?" employers are increasingly looking for practical benefits that can make a difference in employees' everyday lives." — Atlanta Business Chronicle March 24-30, 2000, page 15-C
Imagine that after a grueling day of meeting deadlines, organizing records or attending corporate board meetings, you get a treat: Your boss springs for a massage for your entire department. " — The Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 25-1999, "Boss a soft touch?"
Timeout: Delta Air Lines and Stress Recess offer free chair massages to Delta's Crown Room members in Atlanta on April 26; Cincinnati, April 27; Los Angeles, May 3; and San Francisco, May 3. Go to: www.delta.com/home/press/index.jsp for times and concourses. — Business Travel Today
Check out other articles about us in:
Competitive Edge Magazine
Jan/Feb/2000, "Happy Healthy and on the Job" p.28,29
Catalyst Magazine
Jan/Feb/2000, "De-Stressed," p.38
Georgia Trend Magazine
Jan 2000, "Magic Fingers," p.105, 106, 107