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 last 12 months have been a stressful time for many Australians.

Rising interest rates, input prices, and cost of living have put pressure on individuals and businesses.

Making sure to mark the date EOFY and celebrate with your team helps you show reward and recognition for all their hard work throughout the year.

A special lunch or after-work drinks is the traditional option, but for something a little different this year, why not plan something where your employees can let off some steam, like an amazing race in your local city, or an escape room experience with a reward for the winning team. Choosing a venue away from the office generally allows for a better vibe.

Incorporating recognition awards allows you to acknowledge their achievements and success.

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.

Arguably the best day on the office calendar, Bring Your Dog to Work Day could have some positive benefits for employee productivity and wellbeing. It's time to give your dog a job! Show off your pets to your coworkers while enjoying a little friendly competition.

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.

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?! Host a team juggling competition, and don’t forget to share it with the wider company. 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.

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

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. Offering health screenings such as blood pressure, or cholesterol, or offer workshops with medical professionals throughout the week on topics like reducing stress, removing the stigma around mental health, quitting smoking, and heart health. #InternationalMensHealthWeek

Celebrate by advocating for higher education on your social media sites. Specifically, you can post photos about recent education undertaken by team mates, stats on learning and development delivered this year, and upcoming development programs. Showcase employees and how their education has helped you in their career journey.

Today is the day to enjoy a box full of donuts, or sign up with your team for a baking class to learn how to make your own. You will end up with new skills in the kitchen, a fun experience shared with coworkers, and lots of tasty treats.

This World Environment Day encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment by setting up a corporate challenge and asking your team members to submit ideas on how your office can be more environmentally friendly.
Share environmental tips on your social media.

Every June, Australia celebrates the diversity and achievements of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex community.

The workplace is a place we spend most of our adult lives and, as a result, it plays a key role in creating equality and a more inclusive world for LGBTQI+ people.

Although we’ve come a long way in establishing LGBTQI+ rights and inclusion, we still have a way to go to abolish ignorance, harassment and discrimination in society.

WRK+ can help you approach this topic with a range of products:

• Pronouns statement workshop

• DEI strategy plan

• Creating psychological safety at work plan

Brighten up a colleauges day by paying them a compliment. Reward team members, and share a positive message on your social media pages are just some of the ways you can elevate spirits and spread positivity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate the popular Mexican holiday by decorating the office, setting up a taco-making station, and letting off some steam with a pinata! Don't forget to share all the fun on your social media accounts.

May the force be with you! Who amongst your team members is an epic Star Wars fan? Today's fun activity could be asking your team members to post their Star Wars stories, quotes, and photos on social media.

Today is a public holiday that pays tribute to Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in wars. Share your favourite Anzac Day biscuit recipe on your social media, and bring a plate for the office tomorrow.

Turn off the lights and unnecessary electrical appliances in your office at 8:30pm and raise your voice for nature. Share your plans with your team members to raise awareness around your organisation's contribution to green initiatives.

National Close the Gap Day advocates for health equity of Australia's indigenous people and educating the public about the health issues and barriers to well-being faced by them. On average, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples die more than 10 years younger than other Australians. Today marks 18 years since it was first pledged to achieve Indigenous health equality by 2030. You can sign up and join the campaign here https://closethegap.org.au/join-the-campaign/

Harmony Week, which began on Monday, is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. Today is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. To show your support, encourage your staff to wear their traditional clothing. Others may simply choose to wear orange, the official colour of Harmony Day. Whatever you choose, today is all about celebrating the diversity of backgrounds, languages, and beliefs that reflect the our community. Share your celebrations using #HarmonyWeek and #HarmonyDay.

Every year, the Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources and at some point, in the not too distant future, it will run out. We must think about what we throw away before it's too late. On Global Recycling Day, consider ways that your office can improve its recycling practices. Share tips via your socials to encourage others to follow your lead.

Happy St Patrick's Day! Get the team together for some light hearted celebrations. Guinness isn’t appropriate for many workplaces, so consider swapping a pint of the black stuff for a shot of something green and healthy – such as a delicious, high-protein smoothie for morning tea. To balance out all that goodness, add a slice of warm, buttery soda bread, or a piece of traditional Irish fruitcake Barmbrack as a side. For your social channels, share photos of your team in green.