01 May 2025
Thrive This May
Published by Amanda Anderson
‘Thrive This Month’ focuses on supporting your employees wellbeing. May is a month full of opportunities to enhance workplace wellbeing. With a rich calendar of awareness events, you can build a more supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment that empowers your team to thrive. By focusing on key initiatives, you can address critical aspects of employee wellbeing and foster a culture of care and growth.
Support your employees to thrive this May with these three impactful events.
1. Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May)
Why It Matters
Mental health is a cornerstone of workplace wellbeing, yet many employees face challenges such as stress, anxiety, and burnout. Mental Health Awareness Week is the perfect opportunity to spark conversations, reduce stigma, and offer practical support.
Actionable Steps
- Host a Resilience Session: Organise a webinar or workshop on managing stress and building resilience.
- Provide Manager Training: Equip managers with the tools to recognise and address mental health concerns.
- Share Resources: Distribute tips on mindfulness, self-care, and managing workplace stress in newsletters or team meetings.
Additional resources
2. National Walking Month (1–31 May)
Why It Matters
Walking is a simple yet powerful way to improve both physical and mental health. Promoting movement among employees encourages energy, focus, and long-term wellbeing.
Actionable Steps
- Launch a Step Challenge: Motivate employees to increase their daily steps with a fun, friendly competition.
- Walking Meetings: Encourage walking meetings to combine productivity with physical activity.
- Promote Local Routes: Share nearby walking routes to inspire employees to explore their surroundings.
3. Learning at Work Week (22–28 May)
Why It Matters
Professional growth is a key driver of employee satisfaction and engagement. Learning at Work Week provides the perfect platform to celebrate continuous development and inspire employees to reach their full potential.
Actionable Steps
- Organise Workshops: Host sessions on leadership, digital tools, or other relevant skills.
- Peer Knowledge Sharing: Encourage team members to share expertise and collaborate on learning initiatives.
- Highlight Growth Opportunities: Showcase training programmes and development plans available to employees.
Additional resources – here
Why These Events Matter
- Low-Cost, High-Impact: Simple initiatives like workshops, challenges, and resource sharing can make a meaningful difference.
- Boost Engagement: Participating in these events strengthens team connections and morale.
- Show Commitment: Focusing on wellbeing demonstrates that your organisation values its people.
Sustain the Momentum
Thrive this May and beyond. While these events are a great starting point, the key to long-term success lies in embedding wellbeing into your workplace culture. Use May to build a strong foundation, showing employees that their health and happiness are your priority.
Ready to explore wellbeing awareness campaigns to enhance your strategy? Contact People First today to discover how we can support your organisation in creating meaningful, impactful campaigns. Together, we can help your employees thrive and build a healthier workplace culture. Wishing you the best of luck this month.
