World Wellbeing Week 2026

World Wellbeing Week feels like a good moment to pause and ask a simple question how are we, really?

Wellbeing isn’t about a single week or a set of policies. It’s about what it actually feels like to work here on a normal day, when things are busy, when life is complicated, or when you’re just trying to get through the day.

In my role as Director of People & Culture, I think about this a lot. For me, wellbeing comes down to something quite simple. It’s about our colleagues feeling respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. It’s about knowing that if they’re struggling or if something isn’t right, they can say so and be taken seriously.

It also includes how we show up on equality, inclusion and anti-racism. Wellbeing isn’t equal if people don’t feel safe, heard or fairly treated because of who they are. Creating a culture where we actively challenge racism, listen to different experiences and keep learning is a core part of this. It’s not separate from wellbeing it is wellbeing. If we get that wrong, then we’re not creating the kind of workplace we want to be.

I do think, in the main, we are a good organisation to work for. Not because we say it, but because of how people treat each other. I see colleagues supporting each other, managers trying to do the right thing, and teams pulling together when it matters. That’s what makes the difference.

At the same time, we won’t always get everything right. There will be times when people feel under pressure, when communication could be better, or when we need to listen more carefully. Being open about that is important because it’s how we improve.

A lot of what shapes wellbeing isn’t the big initiatives, but the small, everyday things. A manager making time to check in properly. Being flexible when something outside of work needs your attention. Feeling like you can speak up without it becoming an issue. Those moments build trust over time.

So this week isn’t about doing anything big or different. It’s simply a reminder to pause and reflect. To check in with yourself, and with each other. To notice if someone might need a bit of support. And to say something if something doesn’t feel right.

We’ll keep working at this. We’ll keep listening, learning, and making changes where we need to. Creating a genuinely supportive, fair and anti-racist workplace isn’t something you ever finish; it’s something we need to keep working on. And if we do that with honesty, care and kindness, then we’re on the right track.