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performance, offering an all-encompassing blend of physical and psychological health. The impact on his staff and business culture according to Mr Wass, has been ”…positive beyond all expectations.” Since the initiative began the sessions have grown, with most of the staff now enjoying the services and their benefits. A multitude of techniques and approaches (such as ice baths, psychological care, massage and meditation) make the experiences consistently challenging and growth inspiring.
“The brands that will thrive in the coming years are the ones that have a purpose beyond profit.” – SIR RICHARD BRANSON THIS APPROACH to business makes sense for most of us, and is being adopted more and more by businesses around Australia – and not just the larger corporations. Jamie Wass, Dealer Principle at Cricks Tweed has made it his mission to make the workplace more than a place of work. And the benefits are there for everyone to enjoy. This year, inspired by his own journey, Mr Wass recruited the services of The Corporate Garage to work with his management team. Based on the Gold Coast, The Corporate Garage offers a unique approach to staff care that aims to promote optimum health and
The staff members who have embraced the initiative have experienced a number of positive benefits. • Increased energy levels, strength and mobility • Reduction in old, chronically painful injuries
• Increased Positivity • Improved team relationships and cooperation • Improved initiative, creativity, and goals for the future • A happier workplace • Experiencing FUN at work From a business perspective, the results have been astonishing. Sales have reached a record high while customer feedback is streaming in positive. These results offer the team at Cricks Tweed greater opportunities to pass on more discounts and improved approaches to customer service. Andrew Baines, Ross Armour and Lisa Miller make up the core team of The Corporate Garage. The trio bring a broad range of professional experience and qualifications to the table, including psychology, strength and conditioning, animal movement coaching, nutrition, massage, meditation and breath work. “Working with Jamie and his team has been a fantastic experience. The whole team has transformed. It has been inspiring for us all! Most encouraging of all is seeing the growing number of participants, we even have some family members involved and the developed feeling of camaraderie is strong.” The sense of purpose that Cricks Tweed has generated is strong but goes even further than the staff care services. The Corporate Garage also run an initiative which aims to provide more accessible psychological and physical services to people with significant challenges in life. Inspired by the experience with The Corporate Garage, and driven by his desire to share with the community, Dealer Principal, Mr Wass and the rest of the staff have come on board and created
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a purpose-built space at Cricks Tweed. This facility allows The Corporate Garage team to provide psychological support and physical training in a safe and encouraging environment for people who really need but can rarely afford professional support such as this. Studies have shown that properly designed wellness programs can deliver significant benefits, with an average rate of return between 2:1 and 5:1 for every dollar spent on staff care services. To learn more about this initiative, come and talk with the team at Cricks Tweed or visit www.thecorporategarage.com.au
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