About this session
Summer can create more opportunities for movement, outdoor time and social connection, but it can also disrupt sleep, concentration, hydration and established routines.
Employees may be working in warm offices, traveling between sites, wearing protective clothing, commuting in heat or completing demanding tasks outdoors.
The effects are not distributed equally. Temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, physical effort, clothing, ventilation, existing health needs and access to cooler spaces all influence how manageable a working day feels.
This practical session helps participants prepare for warmer conditions, recognize when ordinary discomfort is becoming a health concern and make realistic changes across work, travel and home life.
It also distinguishes personal wellbeing choices from workplace responsibilities such as suitable risk assessment, water access, rest opportunities, ventilation and changes to demanding work.
What your people take away
- Understand how heat, humidity, sunlight and physical effort can affect energy, concentration and health
- Build practical routines around hydration, food, sleep and changing summer schedules
- Protect themselves during outdoor work, commuting, travel and time in the sun
- Manage pollen, air quality and other seasonal factors that may affect comfort and performance
- Recognize when someone needs cooling, support or urgent medical assistance
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Work With the Heat, Not Against ItA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Work With the Heat, Not Against It: understand why the same temperature feels different, notice heat-related changes early and plan around the most demanding part of the day.
- Understand why the same temperature feels different
- Notice heat-related changes early
- Plan around the most demanding part of the day
Covers 3 of 4 points in Work With the Heat, Not Against It.
60 minutes
A practical introduction to heat exposure, early warning signs and the distinction between personal wellbeing choices and workplace controls.
- Module 1: Work With the Heat, Not Against It
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Work With the Heat, Not Against It.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus practical routines for hydration, food, sleep and adapting movement during warmer conditions.
- Module 1: Work With the Heat, Not Against It
- Module 2: Support Energy, Sleep and Everyday Routines
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Work With the Heat, Not Against It and Support Energy, Sleep and Everyday Routines.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Full exploration of heat, hydration, sleep, movement, sun exposure, pollen, air quality, inclusive summer events and emergency awareness.
- Module 1: Work With the Heat, Not Against It
- Module 2: Support Energy, Sleep and Everyday Routines
- Module 3: Navigate Sun, Seasonal Symptoms and Summer Culture
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Work With the Heat, Not Against It
Every length- Understand why the same temperature feels differentAir temperature is only one part of heat exposure, because humidity, direct sunlight, air movement, clothing and physical activity also affect how hard the body must work to stay cool.
- Notice heat-related changes earlyHeadache, dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, cramps, unusual tiredness and reduced concentration may indicate that someone is becoming affected by heat.
- Plan around the most demanding part of the dayTravel, exercise, outdoor tasks and physically demanding work may become harder during hotter periods.
- Separate personal action from workplace responsibilityWater, suitable clothing and personal pacing can help, but they cannot correct inadequate ventilation, excessive exposure or work that allows no recovery.
Support Energy, Sleep and Everyday Routines
90 minutes and longer- Hydrate without following one universal formulaFluid needs vary with temperature, activity, clothing, health and the individual, and thirst may not always be the only useful prompt during prolonged heat.
- Make food work with the scheduleHeat, travel and workplace events can change appetite and make usual meals less appealing or convenient.
- Protect sleep during warmer nightsLonger daylight, warm bedrooms, travel and later social activity can make it harder to maintain a consistent sleep routine.
- Adjust movement to the conditionsSummer can make walking, cycling, sport and outdoor exercise more appealing, but hotter conditions may increase effort and discomfort.
Navigate Sun, Seasonal Symptoms and Summer Culture
3 hours and longer- Build sun protection into the activitySun exposure may occur during outdoor work, commuting, lunch breaks, events and travel rather than only during holidays.
- Prepare for pollen and air-quality changesPollen, smoke and poor air quality can affect breathing, eyes, concentration and willingness to spend time outside.
- Make summer events more inclusiveWorkplace barbecues, outdoor events and alcohol-centered gatherings can create difficulties for employees managing allergies, cultural or religious needs, caring responsibilities, mobility, heat sensitivity or a preference not to drink.
- Know when heat has become an emergencyConfusion, collapse, seizures, very hot skin, severe breathing difficulty or an inability to cool down can indicate a medical emergency.
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Summer Wellbeing
How long is Summer Wellbeing?
Summer Wellbeing runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Work With the Heat, Not Against It: understand why the same temperature feels different, notice heat-related changes early and plan around the most demanding part of the day. A 60-minute session covers Work With the Heat, Not Against It in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Support Energy, Sleep and Everyday Routines. A 3-hour session adds Navigate Sun, Seasonal Symptoms and Summer Culture. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Summer Wellbeing be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Summer Wellbeing?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Summer Wellbeing to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.