Healthy Lifestyle, Positive Wellbeing

The menopause is a natural biological process. It occurs when your ovaries age and naturally produce lower levels of reproductive hormones. The menopause may have a significant impact on home life and work performance. This can be unsettling, particularly if a particular role carries lots of responsibility. The hormonal changes…

The stepped care model is a fundamental part of Inspire's workplace offering. So, what is it and why is it so important?

Trauma isn’t always dramatic or visible. In reality, it can come from things many of us experience at some point in life - not just rare or extreme events. It could be a car accident, losing someone suddenly, going through a serious illness, experiencing ongoing stress, or difficult experiences growing…

Every June, Men’s Health Week (15th to 21st) highlights a simple but powerful message: men’s health needs more attention - physically and mentally. While progress has been made, the reality across Ireland, the UK, and globally, is that men still experience poorer health outcomes and are less likely to seek…

World Day for Cultural Diversity on 21 May celebrates the different cultures, identities, experiences and perspectives that shape who we are – and how diversity enriches our workplaces, communities and conversations.

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) takes place from 11-17 May and creates space for honest reflection, learning, and connection, helping to reduce stigma and remind us that support is always available.

Two important dates occur in April in relation to promoting and prioritising wellbeing in the workplace, namely World Day for Health & Safety at Work on 28 April, closely followed by Ibec’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day.

Stress is a normal part of life – but when pressure becomes persistent, overwhelming, or begins to impact your wellbeing, it’s important to recognise the signs early and reach out for support.

From 1st April 2026, you will no longer be required to fill out the excel room hire template. Instead, if you are claiming for room hire you must fill out a room hire claim form on the appointment within Penelope.

Nutrition & Hydration Week takes place from 16th to 22nd March, and is a reminder that small choices – what we sip, what we snack, what we prepare – influence our energy, mood, and concentration more than we often realise.

World Sleep Day on the 13th March encourages us to prioritise rest, rethink our habits, and reclaim the reset that our bodies (and brains) depend on.

International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place on 8th March, and encourages us to reflect, recognise, and celebrate the achievements of women. This year’s theme - Give To Gain - invites us to rethink what it means to support and uplift one another. The campaign asks us to intentionally share knowledge,…