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We are concerned about our mental health—

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and our stress levels are increasing.

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But we don’t feel that we can talk about mental health at work.

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We work silently through challenges

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with menstruation, menopause, and fertility—

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even when our pain or symptoms are severe—

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because we’re worried that talking about it might affect our careers.

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At home we hold the greatest responsibility for caring—

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alongside our careers.

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And we don’t feel supported by our employers

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to balance our work responsibilities

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with our commitments outside of work.

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We believe that asking for flexible working arrangements

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will negatively impact our career.

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We feel unsafe at work or when traveling for business.

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And many of us are experiencing harassment

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and microaggressions at work,

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but don’t report it to our employer.

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This is why most of us don’t plan on staying with our employers

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longer than two and a half years.

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But some of us do plan on staying longer.

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We have higher levels of loyalty and productivity,

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better overall wellbeing,

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and are more motivated because our employers: have a culture

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where we feel confident about reporting non-inclusive behaviors,

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enable us to balance our work responsibilities with other commitments,

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and support us in progressing in our careers.

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When employers take concrete steps on gender equality,

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the difference is clear.

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Learn more about what’s working for women at work