Even small actions can make a big difference, which is why individuals have the influence to create at least a "pocket of health" in their organization. Small, positive actions often have a ripple effect.

Workplaces are invited to organize their own activities to increase awareness about the positive impact workplace health has on personal and organizational performance.

There is no limit to how your organization can participate. For starters, the Healthy Workplace Week website gives examples of the top activities companies have done in previous years. These include giving out healthy workplace report cards, conducting a "Workplace Health Fair" or a personal health quiz, and other suggestions as shared by the organizations that came up with them.

An on-line resource, www.healthyworkplaceweek.ca can help you get started. The site features activities to enhance an individual's well-being, activities to support managers, and activities for organizations to implement.

This week is a time to focus on creating and promoting healthy workplaces to improve the health of Canadian organizations, their employees and their work environments.

So the question is – how can you make a difference?