Reproductive health

It's time for employers to step up and do more to tackle entrenched gender health inequality.

The majority of men are unaware of the impact menopause and perimenopause can have on their female colleagues, research has suggested.

More than a quarter of women make three or more visits to their GP before being referred for tests for an ovarian cancer diagnosis.

ON-DEMAND | This webinar, in association with Peppy, gives practical examples of employers supporting staff through menopause.

What are the key things to include in a menstruation policy? A robust period policy helps create a forward-thinking supportive culture.

How can employers get men to open up about urological health concerns and better support their needs?

Employers are now more aware of the impact menopause can have at work, but what about the challenges of other reproductive health issues?

The use of women's health apps raises privacy issues that need addressing by employers.

Four out five employers do not offer any support to new parents around breastfeeding and other infant feeding issues.

A strategy to tackle the 'gender health gap' in England aims to ensure that health conditions are no longer a barrier to a woman's ability to work.

US employers have agreed to cover travel expenses where staff need to seek abortions in the wake of the US Supreme Court ruling on Roe v Wade.

Wickes and Peppy won Overall Winner at the Personnel Today Awards 2021, for their work in supporting employees with their parental journeys.

Organisations are being encouraged to bid for government-backed grants to set up schemes to support women’s health in the workplace.

Spain is planning to introduce up to five days of 'menstrual leave' per month for employees who suffer severe period pain.

Clare Marsland outlines how employers can support women during the HRT shortage and suggests some reasonable adjustments.