June 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.
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Pride Month
While pride can be celebrated any time of the year, a majority of pride events are held in June. Use these Pride Month resources to get involved.
Men’s health month
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Use these Men's health month resources to get involved.
National Health and Fitness Day
June 1
Encourage your staff to engage in physical activity on this day, and share with their colleagues what they did to celebrate. Share ideas on getting active with this National Health and Fitness Day toolkit.
National Cancer Survivors Day
June 1
National Cancer Survivors Day is a global celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, and a gathering of support for families. Information on organizing an event, including registration, themes, communication strategies, and a list of potential speakers are available online.
Canadian Environment Week
June 2 - 8
This week focuses on the issue of climate change, conservation, and preservation. Although Canadian Environment Week is particular to Canadians, it is encouraged worldwide.
National Blood Donor Week
June 8 - 14
During this week you can encourage staff to give the gift of life by donating blood. If you can, organize a volunteer donor drive at your workplace.
National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21
The Canadian government has free downloadable resources and activity ideas that apply to all ages.
- See Indigenous engagement planning to improve the approach for recruiting employees from the Indigenous community.
- See Indigenous teachings for leaders to learn more about the valuable concepts that have been translated into actionable workplace approaches.
Multiculturalism Day
June 27
Celebrate the various cultures in your workplace or participate in the many Multiculturalism Day activities happening across the country. This can help staff feel recognized and appreciated.
PTSD awareness day
June 27
June 27 marks national post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness day. On this day, we raise awareness and abandon stigma.
Featured workshop materials
Implicit bias
Learn to identify and understand implicit bias, microaggressions and intersectionality. Whether the bias results in poor morale or discrimination, identifying it is the first step to eliminating it.
Featured work-life balance tip
Separating from your work when you work from home
Working from home has become common. How do you detach yourself from work if you’re already at home? Are you taking your breaks and stopping for lunch? Disconnecting from work is important when leaving the office or site- it's even more when working at home.
Once your “workday” is done, separate yourself from your workspace or clean up the area you’re working in. For example, if you use your bedroom, living room or kitchen table to work, try to turn these rooms back into what they’re meant to be when you’ve finished working. Leave it the way it is when you’re working but try to put away your work things so you’re not reminded you have a report due while eating your dinner or getting ready for sleep.
Giving your full attention to whatever you’re doing in the moment improves the quality of the experience. Try to focus when you’re:
- Working
- Eating
- Sleeping
- Reading
- Talking with family or friends
Featured team building activity
Team huddle
This team-building activity can increase team effectiveness. It can also help build team resilience through celebrating wins and providing support for challenges.
