Movember in the Workplace: Supporting Men’s Health Through HR Strategy

As November rolls in, so does the moustache, but behind the fun of Movember lies an important message about men’s mental and physical health. For many businesses, this month is a powerful opportunity to champion wellbeing, challenge stigma, and foster a more open, supportive workplace culture.

At The CoCo Group, we believe HR leaders play a vital role in shaping how men’s health is addressed at work. It’s not just about fundraising or growing moustaches, it’s about creating space for honest conversations and embedding wellbeing into the fabric of company culture.

Start with awareness. Host informal discussions, panels, or internal campaigns that normalise talking about topics like mental health, stress, and burnout. Representation matters, seeing senior male leaders speak openly can set a powerful example.

Rethink your support systems. Review Employee Assistance Programmes, wellbeing policies, and flexible working options to ensure they’re genuinely accessible and relevant to men. Encourage managers to recognise early signs of burnout or withdrawal, and to approach these moments with empathy, not judgment.

Lead with inclusivity. Men’s health doesn’t exist in isolation. Movember is also about promoting connection and reducing loneliness, issues that cut across gender. HR teams can strengthen this by promoting mentorship, peer networks, and purpose-driven team initiatives that make everyone feel seen and supported.

This Movember, let’s go beyond the moustache. By integrating men’s health into broader wellbeing strategies, businesses can drive cultural change, creating workplaces where everyone, not just men, can thrive.