30 April 2024
Workplace wellbeing initiatives
Published by Amanda Anderson
We are pleased to present you with the latest resources to support your organisational wellbeing strategy over the coming three months. This edition focuses on key welbeing awareness days for May, June, and July, offering you valuable tools to enhance your workplace wellbeing initiatives and align them with your organisational goals.
By partnering with us, we aim to equip you with the tools and knowledge to enhance both your work and wellbeing initiatives. We offer a range of off-the-shelf customisable resources as well as tailor-made solutions to meet your organisational needs. Should you require assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
May
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
www.skincancer.org
www.melanomauk.org.uk
Do your employees understand how to spot skin cancer early?
National Smile Month (13th – 13th June)
What specific challenges or barriers do your employees encounter in maintaining good oral health?
What opportunities exist for collaboration with local oral health professionals or organisations to further support employees’ oral health needs?
2nd – Deaf Awareness Week
Do your customer-facing start know how to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or have hearing loss?
6th – Dying Matters Awareness
How comfortable are your line managers to approach conversations about death and dying with their colleagues?
What strategies do you teach your leaders to facilitate honest and transparent discussions about dying matters?
16th – Mental Health Awareness
What does good mental health look like for your employees?
June
Pride Month
What are you actively doing to unlock the potential of your LGBTQ+ workforce?
10th – Carers Week
What actions could you commit to for supporting employees who are carers?
13th – Diabetes Awareness Week
What strategies or accommodations could be implemented to enhance support for employees with diabetes in the workplace?
15th – Healthy Eating Week
What initiatives or resources does your organisation currently offer to support and promote healthy eating habits among employees? What additional measures could be implemented to further encourage a culture of healthy eating in the workplace?
18th – Learning Disability Week
What does the ultimate inclusive workplace look like for organisation?
July
Disability Pride
What is it like to be a disabled employee in your workplace? What insights could you gather to find out?
3rd – Alcohol Awareness Week
What strategies might you implement to foster open dialogue and awareness about alcohol consumption and its impact on your workplace performance and health? What initiatives or programmes could you introduce to provide effective support and resources for employees struggling with alcohol-related issues? Or who are impacted by others struggling with alcohol-related issues?
24th – Samaritans Awareness Day
What might you do to promote the work of the Samaritans to support those who are struggling or if their worried about someone else?
24th – National Schizophrenia Awareness Day
www.rethink.org www.mind.org.uk www.sane.org.uk
What training do you provide your leaders to be able to effectively support employees with mental health conditions?
24th – International Self-Care Day
In what ways could you promote awareness and understanding of self-care interventions within your organisation?
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Our aim is not only to equip you with tools and knowledge, but also to support you in implementing meaningful changes within your organisation. Ready to explore workplace wellbeing initiatives to enhance your wellbeing strategy? Contact People First today to explore how we can partner with your organisation to create meaningful and impactful workplace wellbeing initiatives. Together, we can support your employees and build a healthier, more appreciative workplace.
