HOLYWOOD-based Clearbox has become the first public relations and social/creative agency in the world to establish a dedicated in-house yoga studio following a £50,000 investment in employee wellness.
The self-funded investment includes a number of programmes and practices designed to empower employees by providing access to self-care programmes, aimed at improving physical and mental wellbeing.
And as well as a drive towards physical wellbeing, the investment includes a custom partnership with an approved therapist to offer a programme of counselling and life management sessions.
The yoga studio, which boasts full length landscape wall art created by local artist Stephen Whalley, doubles as a meditation room and provides a quiet space where the team can practice meditation or take some time away, as and when required.
Clearbox, formed in 2013 by Anna Morris and John Meguaghin, has also appointed a 'spirit ambassador' responsible for overseeing the implementation of ‘team spirit’ across the agency with fun events, weekly team meetings and ensuring staff are rewarded with regular treats and surprises.
Co-founder Ms Morris said: “We believe happy people create great work and we’ve spent years perfecting our custom ‘Smells Like Team Spirit’ strategy which is geared towards making sure Clearbox is the best possible place to work for diverse, curious, creative and passionate people.
"People worldwide are taking steps to change the way they live, work and think, so it’s important for us to create an environment that supports our team’s health and wellbeing - both in and outside of the office.
“We’re proud that Clearbox is leading the way by becoming the world’s first PR agency to open a dedicated in-house yoga studio.
"We’re lucky to be working with incredible clients and brands such as Amazon, Sony Mobile, Universal Pictures, Morelli’s Ice Cream and Bushmills Irish Whiskey, and in order to deliver the highest possible standard of work, it’s imperative we invest and support our team in any way we can.”
