Movember

Learn how employers can use Movember to raise awareness of men’s health in the workplace and encourage employees to talk about their physical and mental health.

The value of supporting Movember at work

Movember gives you an opportunity to encourage male employees to look after their health and change the way men’s health is viewed.

Here are some benefits you could get from supporting Movember at work:

• Improved mental health and wellbeing of employees
• Supporting men can help them adopt a healthier lifestyle
• Open conversations encourage positive working relationships, lowering stress in the workplace

Get your workplace involved in Movember

There are many ways your workplace can get involved in Movember.

Here are some things you could do:

Spread awareness and encourage conversations

Use employee communication channels to share information and advice about Movember and men’s health throughout the month.

Set up ways for employees to talk about their health in confidence. These could include:

• Informal peer support groups
• Wellbeing check-ins
• Dedicated quiet areas

Hold a talk or ‘lunch and learn’ sessions

Invite an expert to talk to employees about men’s health. It’s a great opportunity for employees to ask any questions they might have too.

Workplace challenges

Encourage male employees to grow a moustache as part of the ‘grow a mo’ challenge. You could also have a friendly competition to see who can grow the best moustache.

Fitness challenges can be a good way to motivate employees to move more. Being active is essential for both physical and mental health. Find out more about mental health and wellbeing at work.

Find out more about Movember in the workplace.

Promoting men’s health at work throughout the year

Being proactive and supporting men’s health throughout the year can have a positive impact on your workplace.

Here are some things you can do in your workplace:

Encourage check-ups

Encourage male employees to take regular check-ups, including monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol.

Promote testicular self-checks and allow employees time to attend check-up appointments.

Promote healthy behaviours

Promoting healthy habits can support employees in making better lifestyle choices.

This could include:

• Healthy eating
• Quitting smoking
• Being active

Encourage conversations

Be open and normalise conversations around physical and mental health.

Use posters, emails, intranet updates, and team meetings to raise awareness.

Find out more

To find out how your workplace can get involved, visit the Movember website.

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