HeyFlow launches a Period / Menstruation Workplace Policy Guide
More than 2/3 of the menstruating workforce have experienced a negative impact on their work due to menstruation symptoms, with over half being unable to go to work at some point. (CIPD, 2023)
Offering appropriate support for menstruation in the workplace can help employees feel more included and reduce the embarrassment of issues that are often shrouded in taboo and silence despite it being a normal part of life.
Although not every menstruator may experience symptoms related to their menstrual cycle, for those that do having a policy can be a significant step in creating a more supportive working environment.
Addressing menstrual health and its impact on the workplace can increase employee performance, engagement and attendance while helping employees understand their health better and legitimise and address further adjustments if needed.
What’s included in the menstruation policy guide:
Who a menstruation/period policy is for
Considerations for Inclusion in a Menstruation Policy
Period & Menstruation Workplace Policy Structure Template
You can access the Guide here
The HeyFlow Period / Menstruation Policy Guide is part of the HeyFlow Policy Guide suites – a set of open guides to access information and best practices around female* reproductive health inclusion in the workplace.
Policies aren’t the end point for inclusion, but they’re a great place to start. If you would like further information or help supporting female* reproductive health at work then get in touch at hello@heyflow.co.uk
*We actually mean people with internal reproductive health organs, it’s just not as catchy. You can read our full inclusion statement here: https://heyflow.co.uk/inclusion-statement