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October is packed with important dates for financial, mental and workplace wellbeing. For employers, it’s a great opportunity to start conversations, share useful resources and encourage employees to take a closer look at their finances and overall wellbeing.
Here are some key dates to add to your calendar.
October | ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month is an opportunity to improve understanding of ADHD and promote greater awareness, inclusion and support for people with ADHD.
It can also provide a useful prompt for employers to consider how their workplace can better support neurodiversity.
Learn more about our Neurodiversity Awareness at Work Event.
5-9 October | Work Life Week
Work Life Week highlights the importance of creating workplaces where employees can achieve a healthy balance between work and their lives outside it. Financial wellbeing is an important part of this, as money worries can affect both wellbeing and the ability to switch off from work.
7 October | Financial Planning Day
World Financial Planning Day encourages people to think about their financial goals and take practical steps towards achieving them. From budgeting and saving to pensions and retirement planning, having a clear plan can help people feel more confident about their financial future.
10 October | World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health and encourage conversations about wellbeing. Financial and mental wellbeing are closely connected, making financial education and support an important part of a wider workplace wellbeing strategy.
Learn more about all of Planned Future’s Mental Wellbeing workshops here.
26 October | Pension Tracing Day
Pension Tracing Day encourages people to track down old or forgotten workplace pensions. With many people having multiple pension pots throughout their working lives, finding and understanding previous pensions can be an important step towards better retirement planning.
Our helpful blog shares useful ways to find old or lost pension in the UK.
Making the most of October
From financial planning and pensions to mental health, neurodiversity and work-life balance, October provides plenty of opportunities for employers to support their employees’ wider wellbeing.
Why not use one of these dates as a starting point for a workplace conversation, financial wellbeing workshop or employee resource?