World Mental Health Day is the annual global celebration of mental health education, awareness and advocacy. Mental health can affect all of us in ways such as depression, anxiety or grief. It is an opportunity to talk about the prevalence of mental health problems in our society and what needs to be done to improve… Read More »World Mental Health Day
Braille is the use of six dots to represent numbers and letters to represent writing for those that are visually impaired. World Braille Day is on the 4th of January as it celebrates Louis Braille’s birthday, the inventor of braille. It also aims to promote awareness that many facilities, such as restaurants, still do not… Read More »World Braille Day
Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates the the arrival of 3 Kings bringing gifts to the birth of Jesus. It is observed by both Eastern and Western Churches with the Western church recognising the birth of Jesus and the Eastern recognising the baptism of Jesus. Who celebrates? Epiphany is celebrated by many Eastern… Read More »Epiphany/3 Kings Day
Orthodox Christmas day is similar to the 25th December but celebrated on the 7th January. This is because they use the Julian calendar, while Western churches use the Gregorian calendar. Who celebrates? The majority of Orthodox Christian churches celebrate Christmas on 7th January. How do people celebrate? It is celebrated with many of the traditions… Read More »Orthodox Christmas Day
Martin Luther King was one of the leaders of the civil rights movements in the US. His birthday is celebrated on the 3rd Monday of January each year. It’s a national holiday in the US and has become a day to remember the civil rights movement all over the world. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s… Read More »Martin Luther King Day
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It's the third Friday of the month, so it's time to connect! Reach out and find somebody you don't usually speak to, book a time, and let the conversation take you away. "I learned that the magic of conversation is that it can move you on that little bit. It can help you to build… Read More »Connecting Conversations January
Discover how World Religion Day promotes global harmony and inter-faith understanding annually on the third Sunday.
Do you celebrate the good stuff at work and at home enough? Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton’s book, How Full is Your Bucket? was first published in 2004. It provides research and a delightful reminder that we all want to be seen, heard and acknowledged. Rath and Clifton argue that providing brief and positive interactions in work and… Read More »Celebrate the good stuff
Imagine a scenario where feedback is given and received constructively at all levels, leading to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Everyone feels comfortable and encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas. This could lead to increased productivity, improved relationships, and a more innovative and adaptive organisation or community. Sounds good? Yes. And unfortunately,… Read More »Feedback Friday
This day honours the memory of those who lost their lives in the Holocaust during World War Two and the survivors that bore witness to the horrors that the Jewish people were subjected to. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global commemoration day. How do people celebrate? This day focuses on promoting education, remembrance and… Read More »Holocaust Memorial Day
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Time to Talk Day is a national awareness day that aims to get people talking about mental health. It’s designed to break the stigma around mental health, bust myths and breakdown barriers and shame about mental health in society. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations… Read More »Time to Talk Day
A month-long event that promotes LGBT+ equality and diversity. It celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people in the UK. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness month! How do people celebrate? Recognising LGBT+ people in the UK’s history and their lived experiences Raising awareness of LGBT+ matters Promoting… Read More »LGBT+ History Month
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This is a Muslim festival that commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to the ‘Farthest Mosque’ in Jerusalem when he ascended to heaven, was purified and given the instruction for Muslims to pray five times daily. Who celebrates? Muslims around the world. How do people celebrate? People gather to pray at local mosques and… Read More »Lailat al Miraj
Do you celebrate the good stuff at work and at home enough? Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton’s book, How Full is Your Bucket? was first published in 2004. It provides research and a delightful reminder that we all want to be seen, heard and acknowledged. Rath and Clifton argue that providing brief and positive interactions in work and… Read More »Celebrate the good stuff
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important Chinese holiday. Unlike the New Year observed by those that use the Gregorian Calendar, which is based on a solar calendar, the Chinese New Year is based on a traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Who celebrates? Many Asian cultures celebrate… Read More »Chinese New Year
Shrove Tuesday is celebrated by Christians. It is a traditional feast before Ash Wednesday which is the beginning of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday. The relation to pancakes stems from the Lenten fast, as it was the last opportunity to use eggs and fats before the fast begins.… Read More »Shrove Tuesday
Vasant Panchami is the Hindu festival that welcomes spring. It falls in the Hindu lunar month of Magh (January/February). It’s also the time to pay tribute to Saraswati, the Goddess of Wisdom. Who celebrates? Hindus around the world. How do people celebrate? The day is represented by the colour yellow to symbolize peace, prosperity, energy… Read More »Vasant Panchami
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent for Western Christian Churches and is a day of penitence. The following 40 days known as Lent are a period of fasting that imitates Jesus’ fasting in the wilderness before his public ministry. Who celebrates? Christians around the world. How do people celebrate? Traditionally services are held on… Read More »Ash Wednesday
Nirvana Day (Parinirvana) is the day when Buddhists from the Mahayana tradition remember the death and enlightenment of the Buddha at the age of 80. Who celebrates? Nirvana Day is celebrated by some Mahayana Buddhist traditions. How do people celebrate? The day is a time to remember friends and family who have died in the… Read More »Nirvana Day
The third Friday of February is Care Day – the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience! https://becomecharity.org.uk/become-the-movement/our-campaigns/care-day/
It’s the third Friday of the month, so it’s time to connect! Reach out and find somebody you don’t usually speak to, book a time, and let the conversation take you away. “I learned that the magic of conversation is that it can move you on that little bit. It can help you to build… Read More »Connecting Conversations February
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To help you shift your mindset towards culture change, gathering perspectives from others about workplace culture can be very useful. This is not the time to ask people for observations on your behaviour at work, it’s about understanding their perspectives on workplace culture. First, ask our AI-powered tool questAIon to generate questions about ‘gathering perspectives… Read More »Gathering perspectives
Imagine a scenario where feedback is given and received constructively at all levels, leading to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Everyone feels comfortable and encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas. This could lead to increased productivity, improved relationships, and a more innovative and adaptive organisation or community. Sounds good? Yes. And unfortunately,… Read More »Feedback Friday
This is a Muslim festival where people seek forgiveness for their sins. It is believed to be the night when Muslim’s fortunes for the coming year are decided. It is also know as Shaban, Shab e Barat or Mid Shaban. Who celebrates? Muslims around the world. How do people celebrate? It is a night of… Read More »Lailat al Bara’ah
Do you celebrate the good stuff at work and at home enough? Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton’s book, How Full is Your Bucket? was first published in 2004. It provides research and a delightful reminder that we all want to be seen, heard and acknowledged. Rath and Clifton argue that providing brief and positive interactions in work and… Read More »Celebrate the good stuff
Caught up in the whirlwind of busy-busy!? With no time to reflect and take stock of what you are doing? We invite you to take 25 minutes* on the last working day of each month** to take stock. If your manager isn't available to chat to, try our AI-powered coAIch. coAIch can help you take… Read More »Taking stock day
Zero discrimination day was established to celebrate everyone’s right to live a full life with dignity regardless of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ethnicity, skin colour, height, weight, profession, education, and beliefs. Many countries have and still use discrimination as a way of governing. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people… Read More »Zero Discrimination Day
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At Shivaratri Hindus honour Lord Shiva. It falls on the 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun (February/March). According to one of the most popular stories, Shivaratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati and it was on this night that Lord Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’, the dance… Read More »Shivaratri
International Women’s Day (IWD) recognises the progress in gender equality around the world and celebrates women’s economic, political and social achievements. However, it also raises awareness of the inequality that remains and encourages people to fight for greater gender parity. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and… Read More »International Women’s Day
Ramadan is a month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims around the world. According to the Koran, the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelations of the Koran during Ramadan. Therefore, Ramadan is considered the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar. Who celebrates? Muslims around the world. How do people celebrate? Observers of Ramadan… Read More »Start of Ramadan
Do you celebrate the good stuff at work and at home enough? Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton’s book, How Full is Your Bucket? was first published in 2004. It provides research and a delightful reminder that we all want to be seen, heard and acknowledged. Rath and Clifton argue that providing brief and positive interactions in work and… Read More »Celebrate the good stuff
It’s the third Friday of the month, so it’s time to connect! Reach out and find somebody you don’t usually speak to, book a time, and let the conversation take you away. “I learned that the magic of conversation is that it can move you on that little bit. It can help you to build… Read More »Connecting Conversations March
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Nowruz is the name of the Iranian (or Persian) New Year, celebrated on the astronomical vernal equinox. The new year rings in at around 1:30 a.m. in Tehran. Who celebrates? It is mainly celebrated by Zoroastrians around the world but also by people from diverse ethno-linguistic communities from some parts of Asia and Eastern Europe.… Read More »Nowruz
The day aims to promote tolerance, equality and anti-discrimination. IDERD began in 1966 to commemorate the death of 69 people killed by the police during a peaceful demonstration against apartheid ‘pass laws’ in Sharpeville, South Africa. Following the Sharpeville event, IDERD is used to raise awareness for victims of racism and racial discrimination. Who celebrates?… Read More »International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD)
Imagine a scenario where feedback is given and received constructively at all levels, leading to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Everyone feels comfortable and encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas. This could lead to increased productivity, improved relationships, and a more innovative and adaptive organisation or community. Sounds good? Yes. And unfortunately,… Read More »Feedback Friday
Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s “plot to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews”, as recorded in the book of Esther. It begins on the 14th of Adar, the Hebrew month. Who celebrates? Jewish people around the world. How do people celebrate? Observances on this day include… Read More »Purim
Holi is one of the joyous Hindu festivals. It is celebrated on the day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna (early March). At Holi Hindus celebrate spring and certain events in Hindu mythology. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Who celebrates? Hindus around the world. How… Read More »Holi
Hola Mohalla is a festival celebrated by Sikhs in the city of Anandpur Sahib in the Punjab, which is known as ‘the holy City of Bliss’. This day marks the beginning of the year 549 in the Sikh Nanakshahi calendar. The calendar started with the birth of Guru Nanak in 1469, the founder of Sikhism.… Read More »Hola Mohalla
Our Inclusive Behaviour Challenge to you is to see how inclusive you are in demonstrating five behaviours that we can learn, observe and measure. How often are you vulnerable, self-aware, collaborative, curious and supportive of others? The Inclusive Behaviour Challenge will help you gauge your strengths and your opportunities for growth. On average, the assessment… Read More »Inclusive Behaviour Challenge
Do you celebrate the good stuff at work and at home enough? Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton’s book, How Full is Your Bucket? was first published in 2004. It provides research and a delightful reminder that we all want to be seen, heard and acknowledged. Rath and Clifton argue that providing brief and positive interactions in work and… Read More »Celebrate the good stuff
Caught up in the whirlwind of busy-busy!? With no time to reflect and take stock of what you are doing? We invite you to take 25 minutes* on the last working day of each month** to take stock. If your manager isn't available to chat to, try our AI-powered coAIch. coAIch can help you take… Read More »Taking stock day
World Bipolar Day is on the 30th of March to recognise the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after his death. It aims to promote awareness and understanding of bipolar disorder. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? One way to celebrate is by… Read More »World Bipolar Day
Transgender Day of Visibility aims to recognise the experience, struggles and discrimination of transgender people. It also aims to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the transgender community. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? There is no specific way to celebrate – so be creative! But make sure… Read More »Transgender Day of Visibility
Easter is the most sacred time of year for the Orthodox, Catholic and Christian Churches. It is a festival commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and consists of Maundy Thursday which commemorates the Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, Good Friday is the day in the calendar when… Read More »Easter
Most people have experienced stress in their lives. Stress Awareness Month aims to promote public understanding for the causes and cures of stress. It also hopes to break the stigma around stress. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness month! How do people celebrate? The aim of stress awareness month is to relax and… Read More »Stress Awareness Month
The United Nations World Autism Awareness Day aims to increase people's awareness about people, especially children, with autism. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? The day often features educational events for teachers, health care workers and parents, as well as exhibitions showcasing work created by children with autism… Read More »Autism Awareness Day
Qing (pronounced Ching) Ming means Tomb-Sweeping Day and falls on the first day of the fifth solar term of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. It is a traditional Chinese festival and is a day of sacrifice. Who celebrates? Chinese people around the world. How do people celebrate? Chinese families visit the tombs of their ancestors… Read More »Qing Ming
The International Romani Day is a day to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the issues facing Romani people, and was established in 1990. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s an international awareness day! How do people celebrate? The day is used to celebrate Romani people, history, culture and language It also highlights the discrimination… Read More »International Romani Day
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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan. It's one of the two major holidays in the Islamic year. The evening before is known as Laylat al Kadr or Night of Power and honours the night that the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Who celebrates?… Read More »Eid al Fitr – End of Ramadan
At Vaisakhi, Sikhs celebrate the founding of the Khalsa, the collective body of baptised Sikhs created in 1699. The word Khalsa means 'pure'. To join the Khalsa, Sikhs must undergo the Amrit ceremony (initiation ceremony) sanctioned by Guru Gobind Singh. Baptised Sikhs resolve not to remove or cut any bodily hair, not to use tobacco,… Read More »Vaisakhi
At Rama Navami Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Rama. It falls on the ninth day of Chaitra in the Hindu calendar (March/April). Rama Navami is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Who celebrates? Hindus around the world. How do people celebrate? Many Vaishnava Hindus visit temples or worship at home Minatare idols of… Read More »Rama Navami
Do you celebrate the good stuff at work and at home enough? Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton’s book, How Full is Your Bucket? was first published in 2004. It provides research and a delightful reminder that we all want to be seen, heard and acknowledged. Rath and Clifton argue that providing brief and positive interactions in work and… Read More »Celebrate the good stuff
Guru Angad, also called Lehna or Lahina, was the second out of ten Guru’s who founded Sikhism (1504 -1552). This day celebrates Guru Angad Dev and the history of how Sikhism was founded. Who celebrates? Sikhs around the world. How do people celebrate? Sikhs will send others greetings and decorate their houses with lights People… Read More »Birth of Guru Angad Dev
It’s the third Friday of the month, so it’s time to connect! Reach out and find somebody you don’t usually speak to, book a time, and let the conversation take you away. “I learned that the magic of conversation is that it can move you on that little bit. It can help you to build… Read More »Connecting Conversations April
Passover or Pesach remembers the time the Jewish people left slavery behind them when they were led out of Egypt by Moses 3,000 years ago. It is one of the most important dates in the Jewish calendar. Who celebrates? Jewish people around the world. How do people celebrate? It is celebrated for 7-8 days by… Read More »Pesach (Passover)
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At Hanuman Jayanti, Hindus celebrate the birth of the god Hanuman. It falls in the month of Chaitra in the Hindu calendar (April). Who celebrates? Hindus around the world. How do people celebrate? As Hanuman is believed to have been born at sunrise, celebrations in his honour begin early in the morning Devotees visit the… Read More »Hanuman Jayanti
Imagine a scenario where feedback is given and received constructively at all levels, leading to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Everyone feels comfortable and encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas. This could lead to increased productivity, improved relationships, and a more innovative and adaptive organisation or community. Sounds good? Yes. And unfortunately,… Read More »Feedback Friday
Caught up in the whirlwind of busy-busy!? With no time to reflect and take stock of what you are doing? We invite you to take 25 minutes* on the last working day of each month** to take stock. If your manager isn't available to chat to, try our AI-powered coAIch. coAIch can help you take… Read More »Taking stock day
Deaf Awareness Week celebrates the collective achievements of organisations working with deaf people and recognises the positive steps taken by employers and services to make sure deaf and hard of hearing people are treated fairly and have equal access. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations… Read More »Deaf Awareness Week
Do you celebrate the good stuff at work and at home enough? Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton’s book, How Full is Your Bucket? was first published in 2004. It provides research and a delightful reminder that we all want to be seen, heard and acknowledged. Rath and Clifton argue that providing brief and positive interactions in work and… Read More »Celebrate the good stuff
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