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...
Despite current efforts, female health and menstruation can often feel like a stigmatized subject in a place of work. It’s important that we recognize 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 workforce....
Employer branding is increasingly the most important tool in attracting a diverse 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; needless to say, they’re likely tired and anxious about their future. With...
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 on your teams. Honoring...
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Embracing Equity.” According to the IWD organization, 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...
Today marks the launch of a new report we’ve been working on with our partners at the Rewards and Employee Benefits Association (REBA). The report ‘Examining inclusive wellbeing in the workplace’ seeks to uncover current and future HR objectives, as well as organizational risks – with a view to understanding...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among people with ovaries of reproductive age, affecting up to 20% of people that fit this description. Some of the common symptoms of PCOS include: Missed or irregular periods Excess body hair Weight gain, especially around the abdomen,...
International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual event on March 8th, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. This day not only honors the progress that has been made towards achieving gender equality and equity, but also serves as a call to action...
Did you know that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on exec teams are 25% more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile? Despite this, according to the Women in the Workplace Report from McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, women make up only 21%...
Offering robust parental leave for new parents is considered table stakes 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...
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...
On Jan. 19, we hosted a webinar with HealthyWomen where we discussed the secret struggles of female employees—specifically Menopause. Peppy’s VP of Menopause and Women’s Health Services Dr. Barb Dehn was joined by HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino to discuss how these struggles affect women in the workplace and what employers...
As it stands, about half of U.S. employers offer wellness initiatives, yet less than half of employees feel that their workplace environment allows them to maintain good health. Why? Well, there are a number of pretty straightforward reasons—chief among them are that oftentimes, employers, leaders, and HR teams simply don’t...
HR leaders: do you really know what’s going on with your employees? If you answered yes, you’ll likely point to the data gleaned from your yearly or quarterly employee engagement survey. And while this is certainly a great start—there’s still something missing. And it means that 20% of your employees...
In the wake of the Great Resignation (or Great Reshuffle), employee retention has never been a higher priority for human resources teams than it is now. In fact, according to Lattice, 83% of teams are investing either “somewhat” or “significantly” more into employee retention than they have in the past. ...
Our growth story so far and why securing Series B funding really matters When we launched Peppy in 2018, I don’t think any of us could quite have anticipated how incredible the next few years would be. Peppy has seen some huge milestones reached, with the latest being news of...
Despite the fact that most Americans find it difficult to save for retirement, women face even greater obstacles to saving, largely because of the ongoing gender wage gap that eventually results in a gap in retirement wealth. In retirement, older women receive approximately 80 percent of the retirement income of...
For a truly inclusive workforce, digital healthcare is the answer. An inclusive workforce means that everyone is included, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability. Because it is inherently diverse, it requires a personalized approach to employee well-being to meet the various individual needs of each colleague. Digital healthcare...
This article first appeared in the November 2021 issue of PLC Magazine Emma Lim and Jenny Clayton of Simmons & Simmons LLP and Kathy Abernethy, Peppy’s Chief Nursing Officer discuss the different ways in which law firms can support their employees through menopause. The days when menopause was considered to...
Since a French physician first coined the term in 1821 – and arguably as far back as the third century BC when the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is believed to have studied the subject – mankind has known about menopause. The earliest known references to menopause date back more than...
