Hey Jane’s Post

"Impactful initiatives should be multifactorial, focusing on community-building and education through to treatment support." Checkout this Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) article on the top 4 reasons why reproductive health benefits need to be in your 2024 budget. https://lnkd.in/dd3b8uz3

In honor of International Women's Day, MDForLives conducted a compelling study exploring the challenges faced by female physicians in the US, UK and Canada. The findings revealed a striking reality - a majority of these highly skilled professionals are seeking greater support from their healthcare organizations, particularly in the areas of career development and childcare assistance. Curious to know more? Read the blog - https://ow.ly/XuQI50R6o3P #MDForLives #healthcare #womeninmedicine #physicianchallenges #healthcaresupport #careerdevelopment #worklifebalance #genderequality #medicalcommunity #femaleleadership #womenempowerment #physicianwellness #paidsurveys #healthcaresurveys

A piece I wrote for Missing Perspectives about #HealthcareLiberation. #women #healthcare #wellness https://lnkd.in/ePhNfA_Y

The Labor Party’s recent rejection of both introducing reproductive leave as a new National Employment Standard (NES) and providing access to flexible work arrangements for reproductive health reasons is disheartening, writes employment and industrial lawyer Jessica Heron. It is a robust answer to the problem of insecure work. It will allow women to vary their hours and days of work to accommodate their symptoms without sacrificing their careers, while also balancing the operational needs of their employer.  #reproductivehealthleave #insecurework

The EEOC released guidance this week articulating the accommodations that #pregnantworkers can request. It's important that everyone is aware of what they are legally able to ask for and that employers know how to stay compliant with #PWFA and #PUMPAct. Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass) has shared guidance below. We also have questions in our survey framework that guide employers on the ways they can ensure their workforce understands these regulations. Read our *post below* to learn more.

Interesting article about a cost-of-living payment being offered to Victorian Public Servants, with a portion of this support is also being directed towards improving women's health. An impressive step for the government, who are prioritising the well-being of employees and investing in initiative aimed at making a difference and building a more equitable, inclusive and supportive workforce. I would be interested to see what others thoughts are on this topic? https://lnkd.in/ghnMKa52 #government #governmentjobs #publicsector

The UK is losing 150 million working days a year due to a lack of workplace support for women’s health, new research has revealed. Published as part of a new campaign launched by affordable healthcare provider Benenden Health – in partnership with the Fawcett Society and Cherry Healey – the study shines a light on the gender health gap in the UK in a bid to break down the barriers that lead to poorer health outcomes for women in the workplace. Benenden Health’s study revealed that women in the UK miss an average of nine days of work a year due to health issues, exacerbated by a lack of appropriate healthcare support for female workers. It was also revealed that four in ten (42%) have heard derogatory comments about a female employee’s health in the workplace, often around them taking time off work, being difficult to work with or not able to do their job properly. Not surprisingly, this has left many women reluctant to discuss their health issues with managers, with almost half (42%) feeling uncomfortable doing so. #womenshealth #femtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #startups #innovation #health #medtech #healthcareresearch #femalehealth #genderhealthgap #reproductivehealth #funding #investment #grants #maternalhealth #periods #menstruation #sexualhealth #sextech #menopause #fertility #pregnancy #postpartum #eggfreezing #IVF #healthequity #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorhealth #hormonehealth https://buff.ly/48soEzv

Due to the diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging (DEIAB) efforts of recent years, more employers have started assessing women’s needs across their lifespans. This has resulted in 81% of employers now implementing at least one strategy to address health inequities in women’s and reproductive health. Here is what employers should know: https://lnkd.in/enP6YGT8

Due to the diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging (DEIAB) efforts of recent years, more employers have started assessing women’s needs across their lifespans. This has resulted in 81% of employers now implementing at least one strategy to address health inequities in women’s and reproductive health. Here is what employers should know: https://lnkd.in/eiEGuxV6

Enough talk, it's time to commit. The United Nations Foundation's Universal Access Project and Global Citizen urge your companies to COMMIT to enhancing women’s health, well-being, and gender equity in the workplace. Their new mandate, set to be officially announced at the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in September, includes a call to:  👩🏫 Establish ongoing worker programs, education, and communications on women’s health;  🤝 Partner with local and global organizations with workplace women’s health initiatives to implement and improve health policies and practices;  📱 Provide/expand benefits on reproductive health; and  📊 Adopt metrics that capture worker health needs and identify areas of action. Is your company ready to commit? The Essence App has already been on this path for a while now, and we’re primed and ready to offer: 👩🏫 workshops and communications on all kinds of topics relating to women's health, 🤝 expert guidance from our vast network of women’s health partners, 📱 an award-winning digital employee benefit program, and 📊 help measuring the needs and experiences of the women and people with cycles working at your company. It's a perfect match. Reach out to us here or at [email protected] to learn more and commit to work together towards a healthier, more equitable future! 🌍 🫶 You can read more about the mandate and sign the commitment form on the Universal Access Project website: https://lnkd.in/esdy_xAC #WomensHealth #GenderEquity #EssenceApp #WorkplaceWellbeing #HealthEquity #CorporateResponsibility #Empowerment #CycleHealth