01 August 2025
Thrive This August
Published by Amanda Anderson
‘Thrive This Month’ is about empowering your team through enhanced wellbeing. August is a month full of meaningful opportunities to support employee wellbeing and create a culture of positivity and inclusivity. With impactful awareness events, you can inspire connection, resilience, and growth within your team. Support your employees to thrive this August with these key events.
1. Happiness Happens Month (1–31 August)
Why It Matters
Fostering positivity at work is vital for boosting morale, engagement, and productivity. Happiness Happens Month encourages us to embrace life’s joyful moments and share positivity with others.
Actionable Steps
- Happiness Wall: Create a shared space—physical or virtual—where employees can post what makes them happy.
- Celebrate Wins: Recognise achievements, big or small, in team meetings or newsletters.
- Team-Building Events: Organise social gatherings or fun activities to strengthen connections.
2. World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August)
Why It Matters
Supporting breastfeeding mothers promotes inclusivity and acknowledges the challenges of balancing work and family life. Providing resources for working parents helps foster a family-friendly workplace.
Actionable Steps
- Dedicated Spaces: Provide private, comfortable areas for breastfeeding or expressing milk.
- Flexible Working: Offer options like adjusted hours or remote working for parents.
- Parenting Resources: Share guides or host discussions on balancing work and family responsibilities.
Additional resources here
3. Never Give Up Day (18 August)
Why It Matters
Resilience is a cornerstone of workplace wellbeing. Never Give Up Day celebrates determination and inspires employees to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Actionable Steps
- Inspiring Stories: Share examples of resilience and perseverance within your organisation.
- Motivational Talk: Invite a guest speaker or host a webinar on cultivating resilience.
- Goal Setting: Encourage employees to set and share personal or professional goals, celebrating their progress.
Additional resources and information here.
Why These Events Matter
- Positivity and Connection: Events like Happiness Happens Month bring teams together and boost morale.
- Inclusivity: Initiatives like World Breastfeeding Week show care and respect for diverse employee needs.
- Resilience and Growth: Supporting perseverance with events like Never Give Up Day fosters a culture of empowerment and determination.
Sustain the Momentum
Thrive this August and beyond. While these events create focus, their real impact lies in embedding wellbeing, inclusivity, and positivity into your workplace culture year-round. Use this month to show employees that their health, happiness, and values are a priority.
Ready to explore wellbeing awareness campaigns to enhance your strategy? Contact People First today to learn how we can help your organisation create meaningful and impactful campaigns. Together, we can empower your employees and build a healthier, more inclusive workplace. Wishing you a positive and productive month!
