We are concerned about our mental health—
and our stress levels are increasing.
But we don’t feel that we can talk about mental health at work.
We work silently through challenges
with menstruation, menopause, and fertility—
even when our pain or symptoms are severe—
because we’re worried that talking about it might affect our careers.
At home we hold the greatest responsibility for caring—
alongside our careers.
And we don’t feel supported by our employers
to balance our work responsibilities
with our commitments outside of work.
We believe that asking for flexible working arrangements
will negatively impact our career.
We feel unsafe at work or when traveling for business.
And many of us are experiencing harassment
and microaggressions at work,
but don’t report it to our employer.
This is why most of us don’t plan on staying with our employers
longer than two and a half years.
But some of us do plan on staying longer.
We have higher levels of loyalty and productivity,
better overall wellbeing,
and are more motivated because our employers: have a culture
where we feel confident about reporting non-inclusive behaviors,
enable us to balance our work responsibilities with other commitments,
and support us in progressing in our careers.
When employers take concrete steps on gender equality,
the difference is clear.
Learn more about what’s working for women at work