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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Wear It Purple Day is a great opportunity to think about how you perceive other people, and how you can improve on being inclusive and respectful.

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.

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.

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.

Whether it’s working out every day for a set number of days, focusing on a specific discipline, moving with a dedicated coach, or something else, our challenges keep things interesting. You can help your employees to switch things up, with free access to our fitness app.

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 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.

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.