Curating the week in wellness Jan. 17-21, 2022

Hello, wellness pros!

We have curated a collection of thought-provoking articles, tips and takeaways for the week.  

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1. Lack of support around menopause.

Data from a survey commissioned by childcare service Koru Kids reveals that 24% of women who are experiencing menopause symptoms are unhappy due to a lack of workplace support. Reported by Employee Benefits, the survey received responses from 2,000 women across the United Kingdom who experience menopause symptoms. The lack of workplace support seems obvious when 73% of respondents do not feel able to speak openly about their symptoms to colleagues, and 63% indicate their workplace does not have a policy to support those experiencing menopause.

Additionally, 70% of women experiencing menopause did not tell their employer the reason they needed time off was because of their symptoms. Having children and menopause both can impact women’s careers and remove them from the workplace.