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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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
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
Curious about Artificial Intelligence? Are you a practical, hands-on learner? We invite you to take 25 minutes* ‘Tech Time Out’ every two weeks** to experiment and learn with our AI-powered tools. We’ve created a suite of easy-to-use AI-powered tools for personal and professional development, called catAIlyst. Using the tools will also help you to understand… Read More »Tech Time Out
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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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
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
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
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