Employer / HR

With around 1 in 10 women affected by endometriosis, providing fertility support can improve wellbeing, productivity, and retention. Q&A with Natasha Fernando, GP & Medical Director, Medichecks In an increasingly diverse workplace, understanding and supporting the health challenges faced by employees is crucial. One condition that remains under the radar for many businesses is endometriosis, [...]

By Swati Matta, Head of Women's Health at Dialogue

Despite positive changes in recent years, more menopause-friendly workplaces are needed, says the US-based Menopause Society, which has launched a new scheme to address the issue. The 35-year-old nonprofit has created Making Menopause Work, a programme which includes an employer guide, an assessment, planning tools, and other resources, with an "employer designation programme" to come. [...]

In an era where inclusivity and employee wellbeing are paramount to corporate success, organisations are increasingly recognising the importance of comprehensive fertility benefits. This trend is part of a broader effort to create a supportive workplace culture that acknowledges the diverse needs of employees. Apricity Fertility's recent partnership with Yahoo underscores this shift, highlighting the [...]

The service helps promote health equity in the workplace by providing vital resources to support women’s health conditions

Employers should focus more on reducing negative aspects of the workplace, such as bullying and favouritism, research suggests

The gender health gap has a "profound impact" on Canadian working women, new research has found. Women are essential to the Canadian economy and make up close to half of Canada's workforce. However, a report by Sun Life has shown 60 per cent of working women said health issues around menstruation, menopause and reproductive health could [...]

UAP has called on the private sector to make "measurable" commitments to invest in women’s health and gender equity in the workplace

More than 50 per cent of employees said they would like menstrual health to be a recognised reason for absence