Since the day it opened in 2004, I have been shopping at Whole Foods in Columbus Circle. It is a wonderful store with great food and customer service. So when I received a call from the Store Manager to help with an employee appreciation event, I smiled ear to ear. Since I have been shopping there for so long, I already felt like I knew everyone at the store. Little did I know, there were over 500 employees that made this store operate smoothly. What does a workplace wellness event look like when it feels like a treat instead of another item on the calendar? At Whole Foods Market, it meant games, time with coworkers and a chance to step away for a relaxing chair massage.
Primp Events joined the celebration with hand, arm and neck massages for employees. Between activities, team members could stop by, settle in and enjoy a few minutes devoted entirely to themselves. And everyone who received a service loved it and appreciated it. One Guest from a previous event ran in and hugged a service provider she remembered from the last event. It made my day seeing this sweet gesture.
We love that combination. Wellness does not always have to mean a silent room or a packed schedule of activities. It also felt especially fitting for Whole Foods Market. Supporting team member happiness is part of the company’s values, and this event gave employees a chance to enjoy that care together during the workday.
For companies planning something similar, the best wellness events make participation easy. A few enjoyable activities can bring people together, while services such as hand, arm or neck massages give them space to pause. You can keep the experience simple or build it into a larger employee appreciation day. What matters is giving your team a break they will actually look forward to.
Thank you to Whole Foods Market for including us in such a happy event. We loved being part of a day that made room for both fun and a little relaxation.
Want to bring that feeling to your workplace? Primp Events brings spa, beauty and wellness services to offices and events across New York City. Contact us at Info@PrimpEvents.com or (212) 217-6038 to plan an experience for your team.
