World Teachers' Day

World Teachers' Day is held by UNESCO on 5 October. It celebrates teachers and their contribution to learning around the world.

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5 October is World Teachers' Day. Most of us can name a teacher who made a difference, and many of us have had teachers at work too: the mentor who showed us the ropes, the colleague who runs onboarding, the person who patiently explained the system. This week, why not thank someone who has helped you learn? You could also share one skill you could teach others, or sign up as a mentor at [link].

5 October is World Teachers' Day. Most of us can name a teacher who made a difference, and many of us have had teachers at work too: the mentor who showed us the ropes, the colleague who runs onboarding, the person who patiently explained the system. This week, why not thank someone who has helped you learn? You could also share one skill you could teach others, or sign up as a mentor at [link].

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For the company channel on the day.

It's World Teachers' Day. Who taught you something at work that you still use? Give them a shout-out in the thread.

It's World Teachers' Day. Who taught you something at work that you still use? Give them a shout-out in the thread.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Recognise colleagues who mentor, train and onboard others, as this work often goes unseen. - Make time in the team for people to share skills with each other. - Some colleagues may have teachers in their family, so a nod to the profession will be welcome.

- Recognise colleagues who mentor, train and onboard others, as this work often goes unseen.
- Make time in the team for people to share skills with each other.
- Some colleagues may have teachers in their family, so a nod to the profession will be welcome.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Keep it appreciative and personal. Make sure thanks reach people whose teaching work tends to be invisible, not just the most visible people.

Keep it appreciative and personal. Make sure thanks reach people whose teaching work tends to be invisible, not just the most visible people.

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World Teachers' Day: What we're doing this year
It's World Teachers' Day — here's how you can get involved
This week: World Teachers' Day + team news
5 October: World Teachers' Day at [Company]

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