HEALTH WELLNESS - Benefits by Design

HEALTH & WELLNESS 2022 PLANNER + CALENDAR

We’ve been prioritizing workplace

health, wealth and happiness for years.

We are proud to share our 2022 calendar

of promotional events to help you plan,

promote, and implement activities

throughout the year.

Call us BBDwww.bbd.ca | @bbdcanada | #bbdworkplace

SOCIAL

MENTAL FINANCIAL

PHYSICAL

4 Health &

Wellness Pillars

A healthy workplace means more than the absence of illness, injury, and disease.

It is also providing opportunities for employees to build and reinforce healthy behaviours.

At Benefits by Design (BBD) Inc., we are passionate about our employees leading a healthy

and balanced life. All of our wellness initiatives can be captured in these four pillars.

At BBD we enjoy sharing how we prioritize health and wellness in the workplace. Follow our healthy workplace initiatives on our social media channels @bbdcanada and tag us in your adventures using the hashtag #BBDWorkplace.

2022 PLANNER + CALENDAR

January / February / March 2022

Pink Shirt Day

Set SMART wellness goals for the year

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

JAN28

FEB24

World Sleep DayMAR12

Physical

• March is Nutrition Month - Try this mindful eating challenge for the month

• Get moving in the winter with these activities

• February is Heart Healthy Month – here are some resources to educate your workplace

Mental

• Perform data privacy health checks at least once a year

• Encourage continuing education by promoting professional development at work

• Here is a monthly calendar with one action a day to help you bring more happiness to the world

Social

• How to build healthy relationships with everyone in your life

• Have an Office Potluck to bring your teammates together

• Start the year off great with these virtual team building games

• How to teach kids to use inclusive language.

Financial

• Check out our Tax Tips for benefits

• Create a budget for the year and try to stick to it

• An easy to follow guide on how to do your taxes

Health & Wellness Pillar Tips and Tricks:

Data Privacy Day

Black History MonthFEB

FEB4-20 Winter Olympics

April / May / June 2022

World No Tobacco Day

APRIL MAY JUNE

APR 22

MAY 31

PRIDE MONTHJUN

Physical

• Recognize World No Tobacco Day with these tips on helping your employees quit smoking

• Check out these healthy sleeping tips as we approach Daylight Savings Time

• May 20 is Cycle to Work Day – encourage safety with these tips

Mental

• Practice good psychological hygiene with these tips

• Encourage continuing education by promoting professional development at work

• Reduce Stigma around Mental Health in the Workplace

Social

• Recognize differences in your workplace - using Insights to determine communication styles. Alternatively, this is a free version of Meyer’s Briggs

• Start a committee at work to collaborate on social events

• Set boundaries with your loved ones by saying “no” every once in a while

Financial

• Educate yourself and your loved ones on what an RESP is

• Financially prepare for major life incidents

• Studies show that women are less likely to be financially literate than men - educate yourself and your loved ones about finances

Health & Wellness Pillar Tips and Tricks:

Earth Day! Mental Health WeekMAY2-8

July / August / September 2022

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Physical

• Protect your skin and remember to check your sunscreen’s expiration date

• Educate your workplace about ergonomics when working from home.

• Make sure you’re up to date with your age-appropriate health screenings

Mental

• Focus on happiness and positive psychology this month with these 8 tips for creating a positive workplace.

• Manage your stress levels with these tips.

• Take a moment to enjoy the little things to bring more joy to your life

Social

• Take the time to appreciate a co-worker who has been making an impact on you

• Organize volunteer opportunities for yourself, or consider volunteering as a company

• Start a committee at work to collaborate on social events

• Write a letter to a senior – or send one to a loved one!

Financial

• Focus on retirement planning this quarter

• Do you have an emergency fund? Get started: How to Save an Emergency Fund

• Make a plan to reduce (or remove) your debt has been making an impact on you

Health & Wellness Pillar Tips and Tricks:

International Self-Care Day

Wellness MonthJUL24

AUG Suicide Prevention Day

SEPT10

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

SEPT30

October / November / December 2022

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Physical

• Implement Stretch breaks - Try five minute desk chair yoga

• Learn how to eat for energy

• Set one of your recurring meetings as a walking meeting for one month

Mental

• Manage your workplace mental health during (and after) a Pandemic

• Learn more about doom scrolling and reduce your screen time on social media

• Check out the benefits of mindfulness and schedule in five minute breaks for one week to see how it works for you

Financial

• Prepare yourself for the holidays by setting a budget and following these tips

• Participate in No-Spend November and save your hard-earned dollars

• Learn about your credit score and make plans to make it healthier

Social

• Introduce weekly ‘coffee chats’ at work where work-talk isn’t allowed; here’s a list of ways to get the conversation going

• Make new friends in your area, or online – try Meetup.com

• Re-energize with these writing prompts to get to know yourself better

Health & Wellness Pillar Tips and Tricks:

World Mental Health Day

Financial Literacy Month

OCT10

NOVInternational Day of People with Disabilities

DEC3

JANUARY FEBUARY MARCH APRIL

MAY JUNE AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Healthy Habits(Making new habits)

Black History Month Nutrition Month Earth Day and Earth Month

Mental Health Week Pride Month Wellness Month

Truth and Reconciliation Day

World Mental Health Day

Financial Literacy Month Healthy Holidays (12 days of healthy)

HEALTH & WELLNESS

JULY

Get outdoors Month!