Leora Wellbeing Calendar 2024
The Leora 2024 Wellbeing Calendar provides you a calendar of mental health and wellbeing events and days for acknowledgement, with initiatives you can use at your workplace.
The Leora 2024 Wellbeing Calendar provides you a calendar of mental health and wellbeing events and days for acknowledgement, with initiatives you can use at your workplace.
1 March 2024 — Zero Discrimination Day
- Inclusive training session: Address unconscious biases, promote empathy
- Pledge for Equality: Encourage employees to take a personal Pledge to commit to actions that promote zero discrimination
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8 March 2024 — International Women’s Day
- Highlight achievements: Spotlight some or all the women in the business depending on the number of women.
- Women’s voices webinar: Discuss challenges, achievements, and the power of female voices, encouraging open dialogue and empowerment.
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17 March 2024 — World Sleep Day
- Sleep hygiene workshop: Conduct a virtual workshop on sleep hygiene
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18-24 March 2024 — Neurodiversity Week
- Neurodiversity awareness workshop: Educate employees on different neurological conditions to foster understanding of colleagues
- Lunch and learn sessions: Share resources, tools, and best practices to create a workplace culture that embraces and supports neurodiversity.
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20 March 2024 — International Day of Happiness
- Gratitude Circles: Initiate gratitude circles during team meetings.
- Acts of Kindness Challenge: Launch a workplace-wide kindness challenge. Encourage small acts of kindness among colleagues, creating a ripple effect of positivity throughout the organisation.
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7 April 2024 — World Health Day
- Healthy Habits Challenge: Launch a month-long challenge focused on healthy habits. Encourage employees to adopt and track positive lifestyle changes.
- Mindful Breaks: Introduce mindful breaks throughout the day. Encourage short breaks for relaxation, meditation, or stretching
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28 April 2024 — World Day for Safety and Health at Work
- Safety Training Sessions: Address workplace hazards, emergency procedures, and the importance of a safety-first mindset.
- Mental Health Safety: Reinforce EAP services and resources to employees for confidential mental health support.
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1-31 May 2024 — Mindfulness May
- Daily Mindfulness Minutes: Encourage all employees to dedicate a few minutes each day to mindfulness.
- Mindful Meetings: Integrate mindfulness into meetings. Try a guided Mindfulness / Meditation session by a Leora practitioner.
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1-30 June 2024 — Pride Month
- Inclusive Workshops: Conduct workshops on LGBTQ+ inclusion and allyship.
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10-16 June 2024 — Men’s Health Week
- Fitness Challenges: Launch a men’s health-focused fitness challenge.
- Mental Health Workshops: Offer workshops on men’s mental health. Address topics such as stress management, coping strategies, and breaking down stigma associated with seeking mental health support.
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16 August 2024 — National Day Against Bullying and Violence
- Awareness campaign: Initiate an awareness campaign to share information, resources, and personal stories to raise awareness about the impact of bullying and the importance of prevention.
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4-8 September 2024 — Women’s Health Week
- Wellness Webinars: Host webinars focusing on topics such as mental health, nutrition, reproductive health, and work-life balance.
- Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Offer mindfulness and stress reduction sessions that specifically address stressors that women may face, promoting mental well-being.
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10 September 2024 — World Suicide Prevention Day
- Mental Health First Aid Training: Equip employees with the skills to identify signs of distress and offer support to colleagues who may be struggling.
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12 September 2024 — R U OK? Day
- RUOK Conversations Training: Conduct training sessions on having meaningful conversations about mental health. Equip employees with the skills to ask, listen, and support their colleagues.
- Coffee Connections Challenge: Encourage employees to connect with their colleagues as deeply as possible while on coffee breaks. Invite a new colleague each week for coffee.
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10 October 2024 — World Mental Health Day
- Guest Speakers or Panel Discussions: Bring in mental health experts to share insights, personal stories, and strategies for maintaining mental well-being.
- Mental Health Awareness Workshops: Cover topics like stress management, resilience building, and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
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19 November 2024 — International Men’s Day
- Wellness Webinars: Host webinars focusing on topics such as mental health, nutrition, reproductive health, and work-life balance.
- Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Offer mindfulness and stress reduction sessions that specifically address stressors that women may face, promoting mental well-being.
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10 December 2024 — Human Rights Day
- Cultural Competency Training: Equip employees with the skills to navigate diverse cultural perspectives, fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Facilitate volunteer opportunities related to human rights causes. Encourage employees to participate in activities that support and uplift marginalized communities.
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