Today is about celebrating the effort and sacrifices mothers do for their children, family, and communities. Share inspirational stories from the mothers on your team on your social media accounts.

In Australia, 75% of LGBTQI+ youth experience some form of discrimination. By marking IDAHOBIT, you’re showing support for all the people who are suffering discrimination and violence because of who they are. You’re also making it very clear to your staff that homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia won't be tolerated in your organisation. Today is an opportunity to speak up against hatred and intolerance by showing solidarity.

Corporate volunteering provides your organisation with the opportunity to develop skills, build teams, and bolster your reputation within your local community. In the lead up to this week, highlight your organisation's involvement in the community, feature team members who are active volunteers outside of the workplace, and encourage your employees to try something new by signing up for one of your organisation's volunteering programs.

The latest population census figures reveal that almost half of total Australians are either first or second-generation migrants. How does your organisation measure up when it comes to diversity and inclusion?

Diverse teams mean a diverse set of ideas and perspectives. This is what helps drive higher levels of innovation and overall better business performance. Help your employees discover new parts of the world by sharing stories of where they are from, where their families are from, and their stories of how they came to Australia.

National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance that gives people the chance to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations and their families and communities. Stolen Generations refer to Indigenous Australians who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. Your organisation can book a vast variety of Aboriginal performance, welcome, smoking ceremony, or art workshops. Organise a speech from community leaders, an Indigenous Australian elder, or an Aboriginal educator to share their story.

People may not remember what you do, but they'll certainly remember how you made them feel, and at no time is that more true than on Say Something Nice Day. Compliment or reward team members, and share a positive message on your social media pages.

Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. This month is a time to reflect on how far civil rights for the LGBTQI+ community has improved within the past 55 years, but it's also a time to raise and acknowledge the issues that members of the community continue to face. Raise awareness among employees that June is LGBTQI+ Pride Month by displaying posters, sending memos, or making announcements.

World Environment Day was started with a mission of making people aware of their environment and introducing sustainable ways to reduce plastic waste pollution. Organising World Environment Day activities in the office will bring in more awareness and sensitisation that every little contribution can make an impact. Challenge your office to go paper-free and single-use plastic-free. Share environmental tips on your social media.

Originally dating back to the 1800s, Iced Tea is now enjoyed around the world with endless flavours to choose from. Home-brewed Iced Tea is easy to make and offers many health benefits, helping you stay hydrated and boosting antioxidants for a healthy immune system. Set up a morning tea or Iced Tea tasting bar at your workplace, with some delicious flavours to keep employees engaged and refreshed. Some of the more popular flavours for Aussies are the Classic Lemon Tea, Mint Tea, Peach Iced Tea, or our favourite, Lemon and Ginger. #NationalIcedTeaDay

International Men's Health Week was created to bring awareness to health issues predominantly affecting men. Men frequent their local GP less often than women, and unfortunately, this leads to a higher rate of men suffering from lifestyle-related health conditions compared to women. Raising awareness of men's health issues hopes to give men the courage to speak up and take positive actions in their prevention, encouraging early detection and treatment. You can help support this important cause by raising awareness inside the workplace. Offer men's health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes by partnering with a local Health Service, or offer workshops with guest speakers and medical professionals throughout the week on topics like reducing stress, removing the stigma around mental health, quitting smoking, or heart health. Help raise the profile of this important initiative. #InternationalMensHealthWeek

Did you know that last year a world record was set for the longest duration for juggling three objects at 13 hours and 10 minutes?! Today, thousands of people around the world will unite to celebrate their passion of…juggling! Share staff juggling skills by uploading a video on your socials. For those of us who are not as dexterous, share with your team anything you juggle in your role and how you stay on top of it.

Interestingly, sushi was originally a South-East Asian method for storing and preserving fish in salted and fermented rice so it could be eaten later. The rice would be thrown away and only the preserved fish would be eaten! We are grateful that over time sushi as we know it has evolved and to this day is still a favourite in Australia. Celebrate International Sushi Day by shouting the team a sushi lunch, or if your colleagues like a bit of healthy rivalry, how about a sushi-making competition? YouTube offers plenty of demonstrations and inspiration to get some teams together. Today is also International Picnic Day. Take your sushi lunch outdoors and enjoy a delicious shared meal out in nature.

Arguably the best day on the office calendar, Take Your Dog to Work Day encourages businesses to allow dogs in the workplace as a way to celebrate our fluffy companions and promote adoption by dogless coworkers. Share videos on your socials of all the dogs that come into the office today.

Since its beginnings in 1948, International Olympic Day has been all about celebrating what the Olympics stands for. Traditionally, this day is celebrated all over the world with an Olympic Day Run. A mini-Olympic Games in the office is a fun team-building exercise, or organising some ways for your employees to get active together, like a team yoga class, lunch run or cycle, will also support this important message in your workplace.

International Chicken Wing Day was introduced by the mayor of Buffalo, New York back in 1977 after the popular Buffalo Chicken Wings became a hit across the USA! Share a favourite recipe amongst staff for some fun and camaraderie, or order in some special platters of chicken wings for an office lunch social event.

The one day of the year you won't need to feel guilty about heading to the vending machine to buy your mid-afternoon chocolate pick-me-up! Your workplace can quickly make this your team's favourite day of the year, by surprising them with a chocolate treat to celebrate World Chocolate Day. Join in this worldwide celebration by ordering in some chocolate filled sweets, gourmet chocolate hampers to share, or organising decadent premium hot chocolates for everyone to enjoy. A simple way to brighten up everyone's day. Don't forget to post your chocolate-appreciative snaps on your socials.

This week we celebrate the unique culture and history of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the original custodians of this nation that we call home. This year's theme, "Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud", invites all to stand in solidarity to amplify the voices that have long been silenced. With various cultural activities and events across Australia, your organisation can encourage employees to participate in these events to celebrate and learn more about this incredible culture and its traditions, or even host an event at your workplace. You can book a range of Aboriginal talks, ceremonies, or workshops to help your employees get involved in this important Australian celebration of the oldest continuing culture on our planet.

Today we celebrate Simplicity Day to honour the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, a philosopher who advocated for a simple life. Thoreau believed that by simplifying our lives, we could reduce stress, increase productivity, and live more fulfilling lives. Share hacks with your team on how you simplify your workload, and share your tips on your social pages. For more of a challenge, work with your team to simplify something that is otherwise complicated in your field or industry.

The original meaning of the word 'geek' may surprise you. It dates back to the 1500s and was used to describe circus performers whose strange talents were used for entertainment purposes. Today, the word has evolved to describe people who are enthusiastic about a particular field, usually technology-based, and is often a badge worn with pride. Do any of your employees consider themselves a modern-day geek? Celebrate them and let them stand loud and proud, showcasing their chosen passion, expertise, and knowledge.

Did you know that over 5 billion emojis are sent everyday? We all use emojis, so why not celebrate them! The Japanese word 'emoji' roughly translates to 'picture word' and was created in 1990 by Shigetaka Kurita, while working for a Japanese telecom company. Today's the day to use as many emojis as you want. Challenge your employees by telling a story via emojis and have your team decode it. Don't forget to share the celebration and use the hashtag #WorldEmojiDay.

Today is the perfect day to prioritise self-care and make it a part of your lifestyle. Motivate your staff to treat themselves by sharing ways to better take care of yourself.

Did you know that Australia is one of only five countries to have participated in every Summer Olympic Games?! It's only been three years since the last Summer Olympics, and this year Paris will be the host for the third time in history. While the games aren't broadcasting, you can continue the spirit of cheering on the green and gold with office games such as mental gymnastics, elastic band archery, or rubbish bin basketball.

Today is about recognising the small things in our lives that bring us joy, and to spread a bit of that too. Share something with your team that made you happy today, and express your gratitude for each of your team members.

Today marks the end of the 2024 Summer Olympics, and the perfect office send-off is to host your own medal ceremony. Present awards to your team that celebrates each member for their hard work and individuality.

At least 10% of Australia's population are left-handed, yet most items we use daily are designed for right-handed people. Today is the perfect opportunity for your leftie employees to grab a right-handed colleague and show them how it can be tricky using objects not designed for them, like using scissors with their left hand, or even shaking someone's hand. Does your organisation create products that could do with a left-handed influence on design features? Today is the perfect day to raise this feedback and promote awareness that the left-handed in our society are constantly challenged in a right-handed world.

Today is the day to take it easy, and pick up a new relaxation technique. Ask your team how they relax at work and share tips on your socials.

Any budding photographers on your team? World Photography Day is a worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science, and history of photography. Share your favourite photo of the team and ask your staff to share their favourite photos that they've taken. Be sure to use the hashtag #WorldPhotographyDay.

This month, thousands of Australians unite and wear their favourite football team's colours to help raise money for children living with cancer. Your organisation can get involved and nominate any date this month to invite your staff to participate and support this important cause. Whether you follow AFL, NRL, Rugby Union, or Soccer, on Footy Colours Day there is no rivalry. Encourage your employees to come together as one for this cause. Host a morning tea fundraiser, sausage sizzle, or footy trivia game, and wear your jerseys, scarf, beanie, anything! Foster community spirit and fun in the workplace. And most importantly, donate to help fight cancer.

Today we celebrate coming together to share ideas. Collaboration fosters successful teams. By sharing concepts, new ideas evolve, and paired with other's impressions and knowledge, they can grow and create new opportunities and results. Your organisation can host a brainstorming session to encourage your employees to share and swap ideas. It could be to solve a recurring issue in the workplace, to develop a new product, or refresh an existing policy, strategy, or campaign. Bring your team together to spark new ideas and inspiration.

If someone in your workplace is struggling with life's ups and downs, today is our reminder to ask them if they are okay. The R U OK website has some amazing resources available for your workplace to encourage you to build a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and encouraged. They want to inspire every workplace to have an R U OK workplace champion, and offer workshops, webinars, and activities to help these champions inspire regular and meaningful conversations. You can get involved by hosting a morning tea or sausage sizzle to raise funds, or offer a lunch workshop to help employees learn strategies for self-care and understanding their own mental health, which can better prepare you to help others.

Today we encourage positive thoughts and show gratitude for the simple things in life. Studies show that positive thinking can have a long-lasting effect on our health and wellbeing, especially when it comes to mental health. Your organisation can create a simple plan for making your employees smile and be happy today. Positive affirmations are a great start to the day. Leave a small note with a positive mindset quote or kind words of appreciation on our teams' desks for when they first walk in to start their day. You could play a fun song like Pharrell Williams' 'Happy' over the speakers and encourage everyone to get up and dance. The objective? Bring a smile and spread positivity and happiness.

Today we appreciate that being a working parent is tough. Recognise and pay tribute to the employees in your organisation who are juggling it all. You can support these employees by including their perspective in your company policies and procedures, and even foster a community for them by facilitating a parents group at work where they can meet in a safe space to discuss the highs and lows and feel supported amongst like-minded colleagues with similar struggles.

It might sound like a silly theme to celebrate, but the origins of 'Ask a Stupid Question Day' are honourable. During the 1980s, a group of American teachers realised their students weren't asking questions for fear of being ridiculed. They designated a day especially for this, to encourage a safe way for their students to open up and share their curiosity with the class without fear. Could your organisation benefit from a dedicated safe space for employees who may be shy or assume their question is trivial? This can provide valuable insight into areas that may be lacking communication within the workplace and allow you the feedback you need to improve. A workplace Questions & Suggestions box can be a great way to keep this anonymous and available year-round if you feel some employees may be holding back ideas or questions and need to be further supported. Asking questions encourages us all to learn from one another and acquire new knowledge, and can open up some interesting discussions. One person's stupid question could be another person's revelation!

Created to honour Confucius, one of the world's greatest philosophers. In China and Taiwan, festivals and ceremonies are still held in his name on this day of remembrance. In other countries, we use this day to celebrate his teachings and the famous sayings he gave mankind. Share your favourite Confucius quote on your socials.

Today we celebrate the power of podcasts! Share your favourite industry podcasts with your team. Record yourself listening to a podcast and share what you learned on your socials.

This holiday encourages us to perform acts of kindness for strangers or loved ones. Think of a compliment to pay a coworker today. Share an insight, tell someone you really appreciate their help, take on a little extra work to alleviate a colleagues to-do list, or simply share a smile and take time to listen. Even a little help goes a long way!

Instagram turns 24 today! Ask your team to share their favourite IG feature, and share an IG hack that everyone ought to know. Don't forget to post a photo on the app in honour today.

World Mental Health Day is all about raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. Share tips with your team and on your socials on how to boost your mental health.

Does your organisation have an exceptional boss who is beloved by the whole team or company? Show your appreciation for the care and hard work that they put into their team. Bake a cake to share with the team, sign a team card, or make them a quirky award to show your thanks.

Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya created the original nachos in Mexico back in 1943, when a group of hungry women came in just on closing time. With no kitchen staff and very few ingredients left in the restaurant, he created the "Nacho Special" which spread to become a worldwide sensation. The best way to celebrate International Day of the Nacho in your organisation is simple: enjoy some nachos for lunch! This humble dish satisfies the masses, with its diverse range of toppings and options. Head out for traditional Mexican at a restaurant near you, or organise delivery for your team.

For over a decade, International Artist Day has honoured the contribution that artists have and are making to society. Although today is traditionally about celebrating artists, it is important to remember that creativity comes in many forms. Creativity and innovation are especially important across all industries because business challenges require inventive solutions. Get your staff's creative juices flowing by hosting a drawing competition in the office. Post the winner's creation on your socials.

Give your social media a spooky makeover with the theme of pumpkin season. Encourage your staff to share their pumpkin-themed content, and then feature their posts on your account. For the brave, host a pumpkin carving competition.

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. Now in its 21st year, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, and it is estimated that by 2030 the rate of men dying prematurely will reduce by 25%. You can easily take part in this life-saving cause by heading to the Movember website and registering your support. Use this month to encourage your male staff to book in those vital health checks and to take care of themselves.

Did you know that the most expensive sandwich ever sold was a grilled toasty that seemed to have an image of the Virgin Mary on it? It sold for USD28,000 in 2004. Luckily, here in Australia you don't need a small loan to purchase everyone's favourite lunchtime snack. Celebrate Sandwich Day in your office with an informal get-together at lunch. Order in, or ask each team member to bring in one ingredient and employees can assemble their own favourites.

The goals of International Stress Awareness Week are to raise awareness of stress around the world and to improve the ways in which stress is managed in the workplace and in our personal lives. These goals are reflected in this year’s theme "campaigning to reduce stress and improve wellbeing". High workload and poor work-life balance has a big impact on the productivity and mental health of your workforce. Find ways to maintain a positive work-life balance today. Share on your socials how you deal with stress.

Out of respect for those who died or suffered during wars and armed conflicts, today we will observe a one-minute silence at 11 am. To highlight the importance of taking part in this tradition, you can let all staff know that meetings should be scheduled around this, phone systems switched to answering machine, and any visitors given advance notice so that all staff can pause work and come together to make a point of remembering the fallen.

National Recycling Week is the perfect time to look at your organisation's recycling and sustainability programs. While supporting the environment is the priority, according to Planet Ark research shows that it is also good for staff morale, with three in four employees stating that workplace recycling initiatives makes them feel better about their employer. Aside from reminding staff about your existing recycling systems, try something new this year! Your company could host a Mobile Muster throughout the week with daily reminders to encourage employees to bring their old mobiles in to be recycled, which saves them from landfill. Another fun activity that offers something for everyone is running a swap party. Encourage all employees to bring in items they no longer want, like books, DVDs, CDs, clothes, toys and more, and exchange them for something they like.

Odd Socks Day is an annual event that encourages people to wear mismatched socks as a way of celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. It is a light-hearted and symbolic gesture that serves as a reminder that being different is something to be proud of. People are encouraged to embrace their individuality and support others in doing the same. Use the day as an opportunity to review your anti-bullying processes, and to educate your staff about the importance of embracing diversity and promoting inclusion.

Everyone loves the smell and taste of homemade bread! Baking bread can be seen as a symbol of our work life: investing time to make the dough and letting it rest and rise before baking. Use this day to slow down, take the time to talk to your teams, listen to their needs, and work on their development so that they can grow and be their best.

Thanksgiving may be a North American national holiday, but we like the idea of coming together and giving thanks for our blessings. It's a good reminder to stop and share the positives you've experienced during the year with your colleagues over a cuppa, or as an icebreaker to start your morning meeting.

Use the #BlackFriday hashtag in your posts to make your content discoverable by users who are searching for Black Friday deals.

Tis the season to be jolly! Get your team into the holiday spirit with these fun engagement boosting holiday ideas.

Run contests and giveaways that encourage user participation in your cyber promotions.

Almost one in five Australians have a disability. This proportion is increasing, particularly as the population ages. There are 2.1 million Australians of working age with a disability. Of these, just under half are employed. Today is a great day to revisit your organisation's disability employment procedure.

Spread the word that today is National Brownie Day by asking your team members to post their best brownie recipes, tips, stories, and photos on social media. Maybe even host a brownie tasting in the office!

If your office is a bit quiet, why not spread a day creating a vision board with your team? Encourage each team to do so, and stick to it - your future selves will be grateful for this extra bit of planning.

Are there any team members who are violin players? Maybe they would enjoy putting on a concert for the organisation. This is a great activity that can be virtual and engage team members from all over the world. To get in the festive spirit, have team members request Christmas-themed songs.

Share your favourite boxing day deals. If your company offers one, make sure to spread the word.