Activities
Accessibility scavenger hunt
It can be difficult to understand the importance of accessibility and workplace adjustments if you’ve…
Audio description empathy exercise
Many people who are blind, have low vision or learning difficulties use assistive technology in…
Check in with your feelings at work
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need a place to meet. Remote…
Create a team charter
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need: a blank wall or board…
Hold a regular ‘stand-up’ meeting
Step 1: schedule your stand up Schedule your stand up as a recurring calendar invite…
How to run an inclusive brainstorm
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need: a blank wall or board…
Intentionally designed work-life balance
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need a place to meet. Remote…
Mindfulness and guided meditation
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need somewhere to meet. Remote If…
Mutual expectations
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need: a blank wall or board…
Positive affirmations
What you’ll need Physical and remote You can do this activity together or remotely. Everyone…
Privilege payday
This activity will help people recognise the privileges they do and don’t have in their…
Respectful behaviours
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need: a blank wall or board…
Run a collaborative drawing session
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need: markers something to write on…
Run a performance SWOT
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need: a blank wall or board…
Run a team values workshop
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need: a blank wall or board…
Team highs and lows
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need a place to meet. Remote…
Team work manuals
What you’ll need Physical If you’re together physically, you’ll need somewhere to meet Remote If…
The one-question ice breaker
What you’ll need You don’t need anything to run this activity. How to run the…
Tools
11 self-care tips for your wellbeing
1. Get enough sleep While we’re all different, try to get at least 7 to…
4 things you can do right now to build engagement
1. Say hi and bye This may shock you but the simplest way for you…
5 things to do to be an inclusive people manager
1. Use inclusive language Inclusive language is when you use words and terms that respect…
5 ways to support people with disability work remotely
1. Offer support and make it happen Health crises such as the coronavirus (COVID-19), can…
6 ways to build trust in the workplace
1. Empower your people People want to come to work with a purpose. This means,…
6 ways to encourage a positive mindset
1. Write down the good things There’s no such thing as a perfect day, but…
6 ways to support your team under high to severe stress
1. Stay connected Stress may affect each person in your team differently. You need to…
Build a self-care strategy
What makes a good self-care strategy A good self-care strategy looks at what impacts your…
How to hold space for someone
How to hold space Be present and aware of the person Use active listening skills…
How to run inclusive meetings
Ask people what they need When you send out your meeting invite, put a line…
How to talk with someone about their wellbeing
Step 1: plan your conversation As a people manager, try to prepare before you speak…
Managing distress
Signs of distress The warning signs of distress are different for everyone, but here are…
Quick and easy ways to make work more accessible for your team
Supporting employees with autism to work remotely
Set a work routine Many employees with autism prefer a set routine at work and…
Survey your staff on recognition and rewards
Step 1: draft your survey Before you do anything, ask your HR team for advice…
The 6 pillars of workplace wellbeing
Pillar 1: emotions Positive emotions can have a big effect on our wellbeing. When people…
Things to support your team working remotely
Help your team have visibility When you work remotely, it’s a lot harder to help…
Why emotional support matters
What we mean by ‘emotional support’ Emotional support is when you show empathy, compassion, concern…
Why inclusive language matters as a manager