December Workplace Wellness Program Ideas
Many organizations provide free and credible resources to help you plan workplace wellness activities. We have highlighted some of them here, including our own, to help you develop and deliver a cost-effective program for your employees.
View Full CalendarWorld AIDS Day
December 1
Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3
This Australian resource has many ideas for celebrating this day, including an expo that features equipment to help those with disabilities do their job, having a guest speaker, or hosting an inclusive sporting event. You could ask each department or team to do an audit of their workspace to determine what might make it more accessible for those with disabilities. Encourage employees to consider all disabilities, including mobility, vision, hearing, mental and learning disabilities.
Human Rights Day
December 10
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948 and has evolved. This 6-minute YouTube video can help raise awareness about this event. You could also use the Amnesty International Pub Quiz to increase knowledge about human rights.
Happy holidays
For more information see cultural celebrations.
Featured workshop materials
Putting involvement and influence on the agenda
Learn how to facilitate a team discussion to address and improve involvement and influence in the workplace. This resource includes a guide and slides to help you get started.
Featured work-life balance tip
How work can help
Balance is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle in both work and our personal lives. We have shared some ideas for improving balance in the moment which is a personal approach. Share these ideas with your employer on how they can support work-life balance for all employees.
Featured team building activity
Energizing break activities
Energizing break activities can help improve your sense of well-being, focus and productivity. Do these activities alone or with co-workers to improve health and feel better.
