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What is Endometriosis like in the workplace?
What is Endometriosis—and why should employers care?

Endometriosis is not a term discussed in most conference rooms, but it impacts the bottom line of every business in every industry. Experienced by roughly 1 in 10 women, it’s a condition in which endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus. And it’s something all Human Resources departments need to...

5 ways to support employees with endometriosis

Despite current efforts, female health and menstruation can often feel like a stigmatised subject in a place of work. It is important that we recognise the struggles of those living and working with Endometriosis, which starts with businesses embracing a wider understanding of the condition and how it affects their...

How employers can honour International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day (IWD) which celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world.  As employers, IWD is a good opportunity to reflect on your company’s commitment to equality in the workplace and to celebrate the achievements of the women in your teams. Honouring...

Workplace Menstrual Leave: Should HR Consider It?

Offering robust parental leave for new parents is considered standard these days at any employer of choice. But introduce the idea of period or menstrual leave, and you’ll often hear crickets. This is despite the fact that about 40% of people who have periods report that their menstrual pain is...

An HR’s Guide To Writing a Menopause Policy

As we move further into 2023, many company leaders are likely reflecting on the past year and reevaluating their HR strategy—especially in terms of their company policies and employee handbooks.  Recent global events have increased the need for important HR policies like COVID-19 leave, work-from-home or flexible work policies, further-reaching...

The Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs

As it stands, just over half of organisations take a strategic approach to employee wellbeing, yet fewer than 20% of employees are actually enrolled on physical wellbeing offerings. Why?  Well, there are a number of pretty straightforward reasons—chief among them are that oftentimes, employers, leaders and HR teams simply don’t...