International Men’s Day: Supporting Men’s health and wellbeing at work

International Men’s Day takes place on 19 November, providing an opportunity to highlight men’s health and wellbeing, encourage positive conversations and recognise the contribution men make to workplaces, families and communities.

It is also an opportunity for employers to consider how they can create an environment where men feel comfortable talking about their physical and mental health.

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Encouraging open conversations

Men can sometimes find it difficult to talk about their health or ask for support. Creating a workplace culture where conversations about wellbeing are normal and encouraged can help reduce some of the barriers to seeking support.

Employers can play an important role by providing accessible information and creating opportunities for employees to talk about their health in a supportive environment.

Supporting men’s wellbeing

Hands On At Work provides men’s health webinars, mental health support and wider workplace wellbeing services that can help organisations open up conversations around health.

Topics can include physical health, mental wellbeing, lifestyle and preventative health, giving employees practical information that they can take away and use in everyday life.

These sessions can form part of a wider employee wellbeing programme or be introduced around key awareness dates such as International Men’s Day.

Supporting men’s health all year round

International Men’s Day is an opportunity to start conversations, but supporting men’s wellbeing should be an ongoing commitment.

A workplace that encourages open communication and provides accessible wellbeing support can help employees feel more comfortable prioritising their health.

At Hands On At Work, we help organisations create practical and engaging workplace wellbeing programmes that support employees throughout the year.

Find out how Hands On At Work can support your team