The long road to PCOS diagnosis
Over 1 million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). But is this just another period problem for women to learn to live with, or is the long and complex road to diagnosis something employers should be doing something about?
Our Nursing Hero: Interview with Francesca Steyn
We sat down to interview one of our nursing heroes: Francesca Steyn, Chair of the RCN's Fertility Nursing Forum and VP Clinical at Peppy.
‘The Pill Revolution’: Why Employers Need to Talk About Contraception
Are you familiar with how contraception is impacting your workforce? Davina McCall is once again tackling the women’s health taboo in her new documentary, ‘The Pill Revolution’. Here's what Francesca Steyn, Peppy's Director of Women's Health Services, has to say.
The Taboo Health Issues Impacting Women’s Mental Health
In this Mental Health Awareness Month, it's time we break the silence and destigmatize taboo health issues that affect millions of women globally.
The Gender Mental Health Gap: How Employers Can Empower and Support Female Employees
You’ve heard of the gender pay gap, but what about the gender mental health gap? Recent studies reveal widening discrepancies between men’s and women’s mental health – from adolescence and beyond. When we talk about women, we are including people who were assigned female at birth or who self-identify as...
The Hidden Link: Menopause, Stress and the Modern Workplace
Employers, it’s time to step up and support your female colleagues. For too long now, women have been suffering in silence and although the conversation is starting to change, it’s your duty as an employer to learn about menopause, the impact it’s having on your female colleagues and what support...
From Pregnancy to Parenthood: How Employers Can Support Maternal Mental Health
Welcoming a new life into the world can be one of life’s greatest gifts, but the path to parenthood is paved with worries, questions and sleepless nights, not to mention possible obstacles of emotional and physical trauma. Your organisation has a role to play in promoting positive mental health for...
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 high-impact health and well-being support can be a powerful tool for building employer brand
Employer branding is increasingly the most important tool in attracting a diverse and high quality range of employees. Following recent years, financial stability is no longer a certainty, and your employees face a world of pandemic, economic crisis and global unrest; likely tired and anxious about their future. With this...
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...
Equality vs Equity – What does it mean in the workplace?
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Embracing Equity.” According to the IWD organisation, the goal of the 2023 theme is “to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.” The difference between equality and...
