Commentary
One statement in this article defines the importance of the topic it covers. “By 2025, there will be over 1 billion people worldwide experiencing menopause.” Organizations that take employee well-being seriously realize that getting ahead of conditions like menopause reduces an incredible burden on their workforce and can improve the bottom line say the authors.
The most common menopausal symptoms affecting employees greater than 50 percent of the time while at work were fatigue (54 percent), difficulty sleeping (47 percent), poor concentration (44 percent), and poor memory (40 percent).” – Study results, Occupational Medicine.
Source: Harvard Business Review, January 11, 2024. Link. The symptoms of menopause are physically and psychologically taxing and can even be debilitating, thanks to severe hormonal fluctuations that can impact sleep and focus.
Also see: Global study, wake-up call for women’s health, Gallup, January 16, 2024. Link.
- Billions of women untested for potentially life-threatening conditions
- More women are sad, angry and worried
- More women are in physical pain, experiencing health problems
INSIGHTS: Addressing gender-specific health issues clearly falls under DEI initiatives, as well as employee retention strategies.