Hormonal health is one of the most significant yet overlooked workplace wellbeing challenges today. From menopause support to reproductive health benefits, employees across all life stages are experiencing hormonal changes that can impact their work performance, productivity, and overall job satisfaction.
As an HR professional or wellbeing lead, you play a vital role in creating supportive environments that help employees thrive throughout their careers, regardless of what their hormones are doing.
The numbers tell a compelling story. Recent research reveals that one third of people say menopause symptoms negatively affect their work, 72% hide their symptoms, and 84% need more support¹. That's a lot of employees struggling in silence.
With women aged 45-55 representing one of the fastest-growing segments of the workforce, many are navigating perimenopause or menopause during their peak career years. Forward thinking businesses are leading the way, offering comprehensive menopause benefits including hormone therapy access, specialist consultations, and even menopause-specific paid leave².
Hormonal changes don't just cause physical discomfort – they can significantly impact how well employees perform at work. High cortisol levels from stress can lead to burnout and reduced productivity³, while changes in hormone levels can alter mood-regulating neurotransmitters, leading to increased sadness, anxiety, and irritability⁴.
Here's what you might notice in your workplace: cognitive challenges like memory and concentration issues, physical symptoms including hot flashes and fatigue, emotional changes such as mood swings, and overall productivity impacts through reduced work output and increased absences.
Supporting your employees through hormonal health challenges is easier when you have the right healthcare partners. Doctor Care Anywhere's clinicians are here to guide employees through every stage of perimenopause and menopause with:
By partnering with Doctor Care Anywhere, you can ensure your employees have access to expert hormonal health support, helping them stay healthy, engaged, and performing at their best throughout their careers..
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