Did you know we lose 60 men to suicide every hour around the world? Each year Movember raises much-needed awareness and funds to promote men's health. Whether you’re a Mo Bro or a Mo Sista, getting involved this Movember could help save a father, a brother, an uncle, a son, a friend, a partner, a man’s life.

This year you can help in three ways: 

1. Grow a moustache and let your face do the talking 
2. Move for Movember - run or walk 60 kms over the month 
3. Donate to a Movember fundraiser

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Wellness (AIHW), “Health of Australian Males” study, the top diseases and health burdens impacting males in Australia are cardiovascular diseases, mental illness, suicide, cancer, back pain, and diabetes. Men who put off taking care of their health, run the risk of experiencing serious health difficulties. 

Employers can positively impact their employees' health and wellness by encouraging a healthy workplace culture and providing regular health benefits. 

When workplaces focus on health and wellbeing they can:

• Reduce absenteeism
• Increase job satisfaction
• Reduce employee turnover 
• Increase productivity
• Attract more job candidates

Here are eight ways you can enhance workplace health and wellbeing programs:

1. Provide a monthly allowance for health and well-being activities
2. Offer wellness days or health leave so employees can manage their own health needs
3. Offer an Employee Assistance Program
4. Provide training courses and online resources on wellness such as The Resilience Project
5. Offer group fitness programs during work hours
6. Provide healthy snacks in the office
7. Provide annual health screening assessments
8. Provide access to mindfulness and meditation apps such as Headspace 

So this Movember get involved and make an impact in saving someone’s life. You can donate here to our Movember campaign or join us in walking over 60 kms. Follow us along our Mo journey on LinkedIn.