Men’s Health Week: Why Workplace Wellbeing Must Be for Everyone

From 9th–15th June, Men’s Health Week places a spotlight on physical and mental wellbeing issues affecting men – many of which go unspoken. In the workplace, these silences can have consequences.

Statistically, men are less likely to seek help for mental health concerns and more likely to experience serious health outcomes from conditions that could have been caught earlier. In professional environments where pressure to perform is high, this silence can become deadly.

At Ford Search Partners, we’re encouraging businesses to make men’s health a priority – not just this week, but all year round. Here’s how employers can help break the stigma and support their male colleagues:

1. Create space for conversations – Host optional wellness chats or team check-ins that normalise openness without pressure.
2. Use male role models – Senior leaders speaking openly about wellbeing can shift the culture in powerful ways.
3. Address presenteeism – Just because someone’s at work doesn’t mean they’re okay. Train managers to spot when something’s off.
4. Offer confidential support – Ensure easy access to private counselling, health checks, and mental health tools.
5. Champion prevention – Raise awareness around routine screenings, fitness, nutrition and stress reduction.

Let’s be clear: this isn’t about singling men out. It’s about recognising where support is missing and stepping up to provide it.

Men’s Health Week is a reminder that workplace wellbeing must be inclusive. Because real strength isn’t about staying silent – it’s about showing up for yourself, and for each other.