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🚨 PSA: women are napping in toilet cubicles during work hours due to intense pelvic pain and fatigue. The stories pouring through our Women’s Health in the Workplace survey confirm our fears: that when it comes to menstrual and reproductive health, women aren’t getting the support they need. Want to help us gather the data and stories that will help us make the case for policy-level change? Here are 3 things you can do today:   1️⃣  If you haven't already, please fill out the survey (link in comments 👇🏾) 2️⃣  Share it with 3-4 friends and colleagues 3️⃣ If you're involved in a women's group, please distribute the survey within the community Let's build momentum and create equitable workplaces where women can thrive; every contribution counts!

📣 Speaker announcement 📣 Leigh Walters-James is an inclusion and diversity advocate sponsoring Accenture’s gender and menopause initiatives in the UK. He has worked in legal and sales roles and currently works as a global specialist negotiator for Accenture. RSVP to attend: https://lu.ma/rvkn8mh0 What you’ll learn at this event: - Barriers to productivity for women in your workplace - Critical gaps in current policies - Real-world strategies to reduce sick days for women - How to boost employee engagement by understanding what matters - How to save time and resources by implementing small changes PS: Know someone in HR who could benefit from new insights on gender inclusivity in the workplace? Share the event with them: https://lu.ma/rvkn8mh0

A series of billboards, a lineup of bold female founders and a message to women everywhere: You’ve got what it takes to turn that business idea into a reality. We’re honoured to be part of this incredible campaign highlighting the untapped economic potential of female entrepreneurs - and the urgency to close this gap. Did you know that only 15% of UK businesses are led by women? Or that 81% of young people aged 11-18 can't name a single female entrepreneur? It’s time to bring the business world into the 21st century and fully embrace the ingenuity women bring to the table (investors, we’re looking at you). A huge thank you to campaign masterminds Emmie Faust and Clare Benson-Geddes, along with the teams at Female Founders Rise, YeahNice., JCDecaux UK, and glooh. Go check out the female founders lighting up east London: Rebekah Clark FRSA, Rebekah Lloyd, Dr. Dupe Burgess, Jas Schembri-Stothart, Victoria Peppiatt, Debbie Zaman, Catherine Ann Reid, Anshika Arora, Pamela Aculey, Sascha Evans, Annie Bartley, Eva Thorne, Ren Yi Hooi, Heinin Zhang, Siddhi Mittal

📣 Speaker announcement 📣 Dawn Heels is an award-winning women’s health advocate who transformed her personal journey of pain into a powerful mission to amplify the voices of women battling fibroids. A UN Women UK delegate and member of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Women’s Health, Dawn’s nonprofit work has been featured on Sky News, BBC radio, and The Guardian. RSVP to attend: https://lu.ma/rvkn8mh0 What you’ll learn at this event: ✅ Barriers to productivity for women in your workplace ✅ Critical gaps in current policies ✅ Real world strategies to reduce sick days for women ✅ How to boost employee engagement by understanding what matters ✅ How to save time and resource by implementing small changes PS: Know someone in HR who could benefit from new insights on gender inclusivity in the workplace? Share the event with them: https://lu.ma/rvkn8mh0

How can behavioural psychology and storytelling techniques strengthen women’s health advocacy in the workplace? We’re excited to introduce our first panelist joining us on 12 Nov for Bloomful’s Women's Health in the Workplace report launch. Pavneet Khurana is an organisational psychologist, and co-founder of &ForAll, supporting fast-growth companies to scale sustainably by prioritising people, culture and leadership. Pavneet blends behaviour change with systems design and storytelling to create workplaces that work for everyone. RSVP to attend: https://lu.ma/rvkn8mh0 What you’ll learn at this event: ✅ Barriers to productivity for women in your workplace ✅ Critical gaps in current policies ✅ Real world strategies to reduce sick days for women ✅ How to boost employee engagement by understanding what matters ✅ How to save time and resource by implementing small changes PS: Know someone in HR who could benefit from new insights on gender inclusivity in the workplace? Share the event with them: https://lu.ma/rvkn8mh0

Do your female colleagues a favour and tag your HR/gender inclusivity leads in this post (or copy it into an email)👇🏾 In one month, Bloomful will deliver insights from a survey of over 1,400 women on how menstrual, reproductive, and hormonal symptoms impact their work. This is the most comprehensive study of its kind. Launch event attendees will learn: ✅ Barriers to productivity affecting women in the workplace ✅ Critical gaps in existing policies ✅ Real-world strategies to reduce sick days for women ✅ How to boost engagement by understanding what matters most to female employees ✅ Time-saving, cost-effective changes that lead to big improvements Drinks, nibbles & networking opportunities included! While menopause policies have been an important start, HR leaders admit they struggle to address women’s health more broadly. This event promises to change that. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and create a healthier, more inclusive work environment. RSVP to secure your spot: https://lu.ma/rvkn8mh0 A big thank you to our event partners TOTM, Techspace, WUKA for supporting this initiative!

If you manage people you need to hear this 👇🏾 Gynaecological health issues are affecting your workplace more than you realise. We surveyed over 1,400 women and the results will alarm you. We know you care. We also know it’s hard to fix a problem when you don’t know where to start. That’s why we’re bringing you data-driven insights and practical strategies to turn things around. Attend the launch of Bloomful’s State of Women’s Health in the Workplace report and learn how to: • 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 to create a more inclusive workplace • 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by tackling the real barriers women face • 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 with actionable steps that work RSVP via the link in comments and take the first step towards a more empowered team today. A huge thank you to our event sponsors TOTM, Techspace and WUKA for helping make this possible! We're also grateful to the incredible change-makers who have supported our mission of shaking things up in the workplace: Fee Bassett, Tessa Lin Wang, Claire Geddie, Kat Searson, Emmie Faust, Carrie Barber, Colette H., Marjo Palanee, Pavneet Khurana, Ruth Faulkner, Eleni Stefanou, Léa Marais, Dr. Dupe Burgess, Priya C.

Had enough of hiding your health struggles at work? 2/3 of women face workplace menstrual challenges, yet only one in 10 receive adequate support from their employer. Join the movement for change by completing and sharing our Women's Health in the Workplace survey (link in comments 👇🏾)

Does the following story anger you as much as it did me? Submitted in our Women in the Workplace Survey: “I had a miscarriage needing hospital treatment, and took 4 days off. This led to a performance review as I’d taken 5 days off in one year. My manager knew about the miscarriage but still raised it. I was speechless…what can you say to that?” Here’s another: “My male boss is kind and accommodating but actively asks me NOT to tell him what’s going on as he ‘doesn't feel comfortable’ discussing it. I had to explain to him what menopause was.” …So we have pregnancy loss triggering performance reviews, and leadership perpetuating taboos and refusing to acknowledge someone’s health 😣 24% of women’s absenteeism is due to gynae health. And there’s a high likelihood that a woman in YOUR workplace is going through some version of this, including: 👉🏾Physical and emotional toll of the issue itself 👉🏾Lack of support, including disciplinarys 👉🏾Concern over job security and finances Through Bloomful’s Women in the Workplace Survey we’re collecting data and stories to support employers in building equitable environments. We’ve had 100’s of responses, but need more 🙏🏾 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKZug4XB If you are a human that cares about other humans, please complete the survey, share this post widely and let’s change things 💪🏾 #womenshealth #entrepreneurship #workplacewellbeing #bloomful

Had enough of hiding your health struggles at work? 2/3 of women face workplace menstrual challenges, yet only one in 10 receive adequate support from their employer. Join the movement for change by completing and sharing our Women's Health in the Workplace survey (link in comments 👇🏾)