Prepare for Peak: practical resources for your busiest time of year
As the year draws to a close, many organisations face increased demand, greater pressure and new challenges for their people. Our Prepare for Peak Resource Hub brings together practical resources to help you support your teams when they need it most.
Explore short videos, blogs and tools designed to help leaders recognise pressure early and take meaningful action across key areas of workplace wellbeing, including:
- Recognition and connection
- Financial wellbeing
- Mental health and self-care
- Aggression and conflict management
Whether you're preparing for your busiest time of year, supporting your people through increased pressure or thinking ahead to 2027, these practical insights and simple, human actions can help you make a difference.
Need to talk it through?
If you're not sure where your people may need support, book a free 30-minute Peak Readiness Conversation with an Oakwood specialist. It's an opportunity to talk through the challenges you're anticipating, share ideas and explore practical ways forward.
Recognition and Connection
Simple acts of recognition and genuine connection help people feel seen and valued, especially when pressure peaks. Explore practical ways to build trust, morale and resilience through meaningful appreciation.
- Read our blog to discover how small moments of recognition can make a big impact on wellbeing, resilience and retention. Prefer to share it with your teams? Download the PDF summary and pass it on.
- Read our blog to understand why employees feel reluctant to seek wellbeing support and learn how you can change that.
Financial Wellbeing
As costs and expectations rise, financial strain can quietly impact focus and wellbeing. Discover how small, empathetic actions can help employees feel more secure and supported this season.
- Read our blog to explore practical ways to support financial wellbeing through seasonal pressures and help your people feel more secure and supported.
- Watch this short video by Oakwood Trainer Dan to discover how taking control of your finances can strengthen confidence, reduce stress and boost overall wellbeing.
Mental Health and Self-Care
Busy periods test even the most resilient teams. Find guidance on supporting mental health, spotting early signs of stress and encouraging self-care when it matters most.
- Read how leaders can create real access to mental health support, where every person feels safe to ask for help and confident they’ll be heard.
- Watch this short video for practical tips from Oakwood Trainer Zuzanna on how to build personal resilience and stay balanced when pressure peaks.
- Watch this short video for Oakwood Trainer Zuzanna’s practical tips on starting open, supportive conversations about mental health at work
- Download our Top 10 Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations PDF to share with your teams.
-Read our blog to learn five wellbeing questions every leader should be asking when recognising and taking responsibility for employee wellbeing.
- Read our top tips for building a workplace culture where wellbeing fuels performance.
Aggression and Conflict Management
Customer and workplace tensions often increase during high-pressure seasons. Learn how leaders can protect staff wellbeing, de-escalate conflict and foster safe, supportive environments.
- Read our blog to see how leaders can protect staff wellbeing and manage rising aggression with calm, confidence and compassion during busy periods.
- Watch this short video to learn how to offer calm, compassionate support to colleagues after a traumatic event.
