LONDON, Sept. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey conducted
by Lifesum, the leading global healthy eating app, highlights
a significant gap in menstrual health support within the workplace,
with over half of respondents indicating they would consider
quitting their current job for one that better supports their
menstrual cycle needs.
According to the survey of 2,100 women, 51.9% would be willing
to quit their current job for one that offers specific practices
and policies to assist in managing menstrual cycles.
Nutrition and Hormonal Health
Despite widespread awareness of the benefits of a balanced diet
and good nutrition in alleviating menstrual symptoms—82% of
respondents were aware—current workplace support remains
insufficient.
"Understanding how nutrition impacts our hormonal health is
crucial for women and organisations. Our hormones affect nearly
every aspect of our wellbeing—mood, hunger, energy, and fertility.
Prioritising nutrition in this context is vital, and it is
essential for employers to recognize and address how nutrition
impacts menstrual health to create a more inclusive and supportive
work environment," said Wesleigh
Roeca, Workplace Well-being Director at Lifesum.
Lifesum's Hormonal Health Program is one its most popular
features, particularly among Gen Z and millennial women. It helps
individuals by offering personalized advice on nutrition, exercise,
and lifestyle changes, empowering them to balance their hormones
and improve mood, energy, and overall wellbeing—and is currently
being used by employees of leading organizations, including Amazon,
GE, and PayPal.
Hormonal Health Impacts Workplace Wellbeing
The survey revealed that menstrual cycles impact various aspects
of work. Overall energy and focus were most affected, with 85.9% of
respondents noting a decline. Mental wellbeing, stress levels, and
productivity were also significantly impacted, with 56.9%, 52.7%,
and 48.7% of respondents respectively reporting these issues.
Lack of Workplace Support
In the survey, a staggering 70.4% of those surveyed reported
that their workplaces do not offer any support for menstrual or
hormonal health, such as flexible work hours, educational
resources, or free menstrual products.
Furthermore, 83.9% of respondents admitted to continuing work
despite feeling unwell from menstrual symptoms, highlighting a need
for more supportive workplace environments.
In terms of desired support measures, 72% of respondents
expressed interest in flexible work arrangements, 60.3% would like
designated leave days for menstrual and hormonal health, 56.2% are
calling for free sanitary products, while 29.8% are calling for
access to wellness apps.
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