The importance of Vitamin Circus
The role our workplace plays in #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and it's integral to highlight workplace mental health initiatives within companies. Mental wellbeing affects a multitude of people, and we're proud to have several programmes in place to support our team at Multivitamin.
Vitamin Circus: A Unique Workplace Mental Health Initiative
Conscious of the need to prevent burnout, Vitamin Circus provides a distinctive opportunity for team members to take time away from project work. This workplace mental health initiative runs as a quarterly event where each team member is given a weekday off to pursue an interest of their choice.
Previously, our colleagues have used this time to build boats, visit exhibits and art galleries, vlog their baking skills, learn a new skill, or rediscover a passion. These activities not only refresh mental wellbeing but also inspire creativity that benefits both personal development and professional output.
Building Team Connections Through Wellbeing
The team takes turns each week to present their Vitamin Circus day back to the wider team, fostering bonds with colleagues they'd otherwise have less interaction with. This aspect of our workplace mental health initiative creates a shared experience that strengthens team relationships while celebrating individual interests.
Circus is a remarkable Multivitamin creation and a brilliant opportunity to stretch legs, relax and unwind. The regularity of these days provides an escape, a moment of freedom to do whatever the individual feels like. Anything is possible. And that's exactly the value. It's a way to discover your innovative side at your own pace.
The Broader Role of Companies in Employee Wellbeing
Companies have a significant role to play in their teams' wellbeing and must reflect and react regularly to ways they're able to support their staff. Beyond specific initiatives like Vitamin Circus, fostering an environment that prioritises mental health requires ongoing attention and commitment.
We're always learning, improving and listening to our teams. Multivitamin has created a comfortable, safe space for people to speak frankly and openly about their feelings, and our teams are key to every change we make in our workplace mental health approach.
Creating a Culture That Supports Mental Health
We celebrate mistakes. Acknowledging, learning and developing at every opportunity is part of a healthy workplace culture that reduces stress and supports overall wellbeing.
By implementing structured workplace mental health initiatives like Vitamin Circus alongside a supportive day-to-day environment, we aim to create a workplace where people can thrive both professionally and personally. As Mental Health Awareness Week reminds us, supporting employee wellbeing isn't just good for individuals—it strengthens teams, enhances creativity, and builds a more resilient organisation.