Beyond Pink: How Companies Can Support Women’s Health at Work

08 Oct 2025

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Beyond Pink: How Companies Can Support Women’s Health at Work

When it comes to women’s health, real change goes beyond pink ribbons and awareness campaigns. True support happens in the everyday work life environment; in the policies, facilities, and culture that prioritise women’s wellbeing. Here are 6 ways companies can create workplaces to help women feel more seen, supported, and valued.

1. Flexible Leave Policies

Women face unique health challenges from painful periods, to pregnancy recovery, and menopause symptoms. Offering flexible leave shows that the companies truly care and understands their needs. This can include menstrual leave, extended maternity leave, or medical leave for conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. This policy certainly aids in reducing stress and help women return to work healthier, stronger and more engaged.

2. Health and Wellness Resources

Providing insurance that covers women’s essential health needs is one of the most powerful ways to offer support. This reassures them that they are protected in times of need. Beyond financial protection, companies can also encourage regular health check-ups, sponsor breast screenings, or organise wellness talks. Adding mental health support, such as counselling or awareness sessions, helps women feel seen and supported both physically and emotionally.

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3. Comfortable Facilities

The workplace environment matters. Clean and private restrooms stocked with sanitary products may seem like a small detail, but they go a long way in easing daily stress. Having these essentials easily accessible during times of need, allows women to manage their health with ease and dignity, without distruption to their workflow.

4. Inclusive and Flexible Policies

Flexibility isn’t always about “remote work”. Even within a fixed schedule of Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, companies can offer support to women through short breaks, time off for medical appointments, or reasonable health leave. Simple accommodations like these create a workplace where women feel respected and trusted.

5. Education and Awareness

Women’s health are often overlooked and underdiscussed. By hosting workshops on menstrual health, menopause, or reproductive care, companies help break the stigma and build understanding. Training managers to handle these topics with sensitivity ensures women feel safe to raise their needs without the fear of judgements.

6. Culture and Leadership

Policies works best when leadership sets the tone. When company leaders openly support women’s health and make it part of official handbooks, it sends a clear message of commitment and support. Feedback channels like surveys or HR check-ins also give women space to voice their concerns. A culture of respect and empathy starts at the top and benefits everyone.

Why It Matters

Supporting women’s health is not just “nice to have”. It helps women stay healthy, reduces absenteeism, and boosts productivity in the long term. More importantly, it builds loyalty and trust. “Actions speaks louder than words”. Real changes only happen when the organization actively takes action every single day.

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