March 2025
Welcome to the Healthy Working Wales (HWW) newsletter
Our monthly newsletter provides updates from the HWW team, including workplace health and wellbeing news and links to upcoming campaigns and events.
This month:
- A brand-new HWW website is coming soon
- Join Our Exclusive Roundtable: Discuss workplace wellbeing with key
stakeholders - Work & Wellbeing Insights: Key findings from the 2024 Skills & Employment
Survey - HWW Out and About
- April Awareness Dates
Feel free to share it with your colleagues or networks, along with our sign-up details and previous editions.
Newsletter
A new era for Healthy Working Wales
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming website launch in April. Designed with employers in mind, this new site will offer more accessible resources and expert guidance across a broad range of topic areas to help businesses improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Look out for the launch date on our social media channels.
We’re also gathering insights to enhance our marketing efforts. Employers across Wales are invited to take a short survey to share how you access workplace health and wellbeing information, the challenges you face and how we can better support your business.
A huge thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to complete this survey. Your insights are shaping the future of HWW.
Join our employee health and wellbeing round table event
Are you a senior leader that is responsible for employee health and wellbeing?
Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with the Bevan Commission and CBI Wales to explore workplace health challenges and solutions, for businesses and organisations of all sizes.
Date: Monday, 07 April 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: Public Health Wales, Capital Quarter 2, Cardiff
This interactive event will feature practical insights, shared experiences and innovative strategies to help create healthier work environments. Secure your spot today!
Work and wellbeing: Key findings from the 2024 Skills and Employment survey (02 April)
The latest Skills and Employment Survey reveals crucial insights into workplace trends, including:
- Workplace abuse—how common is it?
- Employee participation—are engagement levels shifting?
- The future of trade unions—what’s changing?
- Meaningful work—what factors matter most?
Join the official launch event, chaired by Kate Bell (TUC). Attend in person or via live stream.
Register by March 25 for in-person attendance.
Register by March 31 for online access.
HWW out and about
We’re looking forward to attending the SOM Occupational Health Conference for Nurses in Wales on Thursday 24 April.
This year’s topics include:
- Neurodiversity in the workplace
- AI and occupational health
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Key dates
World Health Day (07 April)
World Health Day highlights health issues and promotes action for better wellbeing.
Employers can use the day to raise awareness and support workplace wellbeing initiatives, for example:
- Step Challenge – get employees moving with a fun competition
- Expert talks – invite a guest speaker to discuss health & wellness
- Healthy choices – offer healthy food and snack options and easy access to water
- Health tips – share information and advice through internal channels
To find out how your workplace can get involved visit the World Health Organisation website.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April)
Promote a safety-first workplace culture:
- Resource sharing – provide safety tips and best practices
- Training sessions – teach employees to spot hazards and prevent accidents
- Recognise safety champions – celebrate employees who demonstrate commitment to workplace safety
Find out more about World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the United Nations website.
Stress Awareness Month (April)
Understanding stress and its impact is key to maintaining good mental and physical health. Workplaces can support employees by offering simple stress management tools.
Here are some ideas how you can get involved:
- Host stress management workshops – hold sessions on mindfulness, relaxation techniques and coping strategies
- Promote work-life balance – encourage flexible working, take regular breaks and workload management to reduce stress
- Create a supportive environment – offer peer support groups or employee assistance programmes to help employees feel supported
- Offer training and guidance – provide training for managers and employees on recognising and managing stress effectively
To find out more, visit the Stress Awareness Month campaign.
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (April)
Break the stigma and support talking about men’s health:
- Raising awareness – share symptoms and self-check guidance
- Encourage open conversations – encourage employees to talk about men’s health and ensure they are supported
- Spread the word workplace communication – share information through internal communication channels
Find out how your workplace can get involved in Testicular Cancer Awareness Month and access resources on the Macmillan website.