This year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, encourages workplaces to embrace empathy, compassion, and human connection as powerful tools for improving wellbeing and resilience.
At Access Training, we know that looking after mental health isn’t just a one-off effort—it’s about creating a supportive and balanced environment every day.
Recognising the Impact of Stress
Work-related stress can affect focus, morale, relationships and even physical health. According to the Stress Management Society, creating a culture of kindness and understanding in the workplace can help reduce stress and boost overall happiness and productivity. That’s why we take a proactive approach to supporting our team’s wellbeing.
What We Do at Access Training
We’re proud of the positive, inclusive culture we’ve built at Access Training. Here are just a few ways we help reduce stress and support each other:
- Monthly ‘Shout Outs’: During our team meetings, everyone—not just managers or team leads—has the chance to give a shout out to a colleague. It’s a simple but meaningful way to recognise hard work and celebrate wins together.
- Encouraging Regular Breaks: We actively promote taking breaks throughout the day, especially lunch breaks. Many of our teams take walks outside to reset and recharge, which is great for both mental clarity and physical health.
- Hybrid Working Policy: We’ve embraced hybrid working to give our team greater flexibility. Being able to work from home part of the week supports a better work-life balance, which in turn reduces stress and helps our team stay focused and energised.
- Promoting Work-Life Balance: We encourage our staff to set boundaries and take time to rest and recharge outside of working hours. Balance is key to sustainable success.
More Ways to Support Wellbeing
The Stress Management Society has put together some fantastic resources and challenges to help workplaces embrace the #LeadWithLove ethos. From journaling prompts to team wellbeing activities, these tools are great for inspiring a healthier, more connected culture.
You can explore their latest guides and downloadable resources here:
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
We believe that mental wellbeing should be a year-round priority. This Stress Awareness Month, let’s take a moment to check in with ourselves and our colleagues, and continue building a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported.
More than just a training provider…
Gateshead-based Access Training provides upskilling courses and apprenticeships in HR, project management, team leading and management, accountancy, business administration, learning & skills teaching, and fire, emergency & security systems.
We have been delivering training programmes for businesses and individuals across the North East for over 40 years. We have a genuine interest in the success of the companies we work with and the people we train, and we aim to provide a personal, bespoke service.