Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month

October 2-6, 2023

Week 1 Theme| October 1-7: Diversity in the Workplace
This week’s theme is “Diversity in the workplace,” and Defence Team members are invited to test their knowledge on our myths and facts quiz!

October 9-13, 2023

Week 2 Theme | October 8-14: Physical and Mental Well-Being
This week’s theme is “Physical and Mental Well-being,” and Defence Team members are invited to participate in the following activities:

Join in this week’s Healthy Workplace Challenge

Put up a Wellness Wall: Post health eating tips, exercise activities, wellness events and more on a “wellness wall.” Encourage everyone to share their ideas here.

Promote walking as a simple, effective way to support your health. Try one of these:

• UWALK
• Take the stairs!
• Just Stand Up!
• Walking Meeting

Schedule recess: Go outside, socialize with each other, and enjoy some fresh air!

Implement Mindful Mondays: Bring your team together for scheduled mindfulness sessions.

October 10, 2023
1:00-2:30PM ET
Platform: Microsoft Team Lives Events

Beyond Stigma: Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in the Workplace – Webinar
In today’s society, there remains a lack of awareness, and sometimes bias, regarding mental health problems. This wellness session will assist participants in enhancing their understanding of the personal and environmental factors that can have an impact on mental health, the common signs and symptoms of mental health troubles, and the most appropriate prevention and intervention strategies.

Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)

October 16-20, 2023

Week 3 Theme | October 15-21: Community
This week’s theme is “Community,” and Defence Team members are invited to participate in the following activities to help build a sense of community.

Join in this week’s Healthy Workplace Challenge

• Pay it forward
• Giving Back
• Celebrate “Wellness Wednesday”
• Celebrate an obscure holiday

October 17, 2023
1:00-2:30PM ET
Platform: Microsoft Team Lives Events

“Building Working Relationships” Webinar
Improving the quality of relationships in the workplace can enhance productivity and reduce conflict. This session will review three key tools that can build relationships, provide coaching on how to use these tools effectively, and assist participants in developing strategies to address relationship challenges.

Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)

October 19, 2023

International Conflict Resolution Day Fireside Chat
Details TBD

October 23-27, 2023

Week 4 Theme | October 22-28: Social Wellness
This week’s theme is “Social Wellness,” and Defence Team members are invited to participate in the following activities to help promote social wellness in the workplace.

Join in this week’s Healthy Workplace Challenge

• Create a “high-five” board
• Take Your Break Today!
• Stretch Breaks
• No Talk Tuesday

October 25, 2023
10:30am - 13:30pm ET
Carling Campus Building 5 Atrium

Total Health and Wellness Fair
DND is hosting an in-person and virtual fair to showcase the wellness resources, programs and supports available to the Defence Team.

Attend in-person:
Kiosk representatives will be on-site and available to discuss the programs and supports they offer. Stop by to meet program representatives, explore the various resources available to you, and to ask questions.

Attend virtually:
Attend the fair virtually at a time that fits your schedule. Take a virtual tour of the various wellness resources, programs and supports available to you, with multimedia presentations from kiosk representatives, downloadable resources, and much more!