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Build health equity for a thriving workforce
Learn how HR and diversity and inclusion teams can collaborate to create inclusive healthcare benefits. Discover insights on building equitable workplace strategies and support.
Women spend 25% more time managing poor health than men, largely due to disparities in healthcare. To promote gender equity, organizations should provide comprehensive support to women employees throughout their lives, addressing challenges such as family planning, fertility issues, menstrual disorders, and menopause.
Companies must address menopause stigma
Organizations that ignore the experiences of menopausal employees and fail to address the associated stigma risk losing valuable talent. In fact, 37% of women report that menopause symptoms negatively impact their work performance. HR leaders must educate employees and managers while fostering menopause-aware leadership that provides appropriate support and accommodations.
Menopause support helps attract and retain top talent
79%
of employees aged 40-50 years old were more attracted to companies that offer menopause support.
12%
of employees quit their job because of lack of support for perimenopause and menopause.
Frontline women’s physical well-being
Many workplaces lack proper facilities, safety, and accommodations for women. Despite legal protections, women often face heightened aggression and unsafe conditions, which are overlooked in areas like facility design, uniforms, and safety. This neglect affects women's security, autonomy, and comfort, while also harming business productivity and retention. Addressing these issues is crucial for creating inclusive workplaces.
