Women deserve much more attention when it comes to mental health at work
According to a study in 2023, nearly 70 percent of mental health freedoms were taken out by women, especially the younger generation thought they could not stand it and needed a break. It is also a worrying number that one third of the millennium women and 30 percent of the X generation ladies are still burnt out you feel. Continuous development, rush, expectations are such difficulties that no longer have time to relax and regenerate.
And if there is no time for recharging, there will be anxiety, stress, lack of sleep and other mental illnesses. Fortunately, however, more and more companies are recognizing the problem and trying to make both women and men satisfied at their workplace. About the topic with Zsófia Nebojsza, project manager of the Women’s Health Foundation, yoga instructor, Selon Sophie Society I talked to his founder.
Support for female workers can be implemented in many forms. These include supporting medical screening, ensuring access to regular medical examinations, such as gynecological screening, or consultations affecting hormonal balance. But it also includes the provision of menstrual freedom or flexible work. For example, some companies allow employees to stay at home or perform relieved tasks on their difficult days.
There are companies who have recognized the efficiency of yoga, meditation, stress management programs, which they also try to introduce into the life of the company. Support for physical and mental well -being can help reduce menstruation complaints and improve workers’ general well -being. Finally, joining the cycle -friendly workplace program is a good opportunity. Companies can access the training, educational materials provided by the Foundation and support increasing menstruation awareness and breaking tabs. All of these can contribute to women’s workers feel better at their workplace.
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What if a workplace does not provide such opportunities? What can women who need to recharge?
If a workplace does not offer by menstruation Related support, workers are still able to take their own manage to manage their well -being. For example, we can introduce yoga and meditation into our daily lives. Thematic exercises can help reduce menstrual pain and stress. It is also worth paying attention to the meal.
Proper nutrient intake, such as eating food rich in iron and magnesium, can improve menstrual health. Finally, it is worth being open to the employer. If several employees would require such support, it is worth raising the need for management and looking for a solution together. Dare to talk about it!
Can yoga and meditation be incorporated into corporate culture?
Absolute! More and more companies are recognizing that investing in employees’ mental and physical well -being will pay off in the long run. I myself hold office yoga classes for several companies, and there is a growing demand for workers on the « Yoga » days, and the office is always full. How can this work? I think one or two times a week is an organized yoga or meditation lesson, set up restrooms at the workplace, where colleagues can perform short relaxations, can help women a lot.
But there are also online meditation materials or applications that can be given to workers as an extra benefit. These things can have many benefits. What is perhaps emphasized is that workers experience less stress and can concentrate more effectively. In addition, sick leave can be reduced and loyalty to the company may increase. But we cannot go without a word, but that the transformation of corporate culture can result in a better working environment and a harmonious relationship between colleagues.
It is not clear to everyone what menstrual freedom is, please explain for their sake.
THE menstrual freedom It means that women have extra day off or flexible during their menstruation, especially when they have painful symptoms. Internationally, Spain is the most famous for this, as it is where state -regulated paid menstrual freedom was first introduced. But in Japan, South Korea and Indonesia there are also a legal opportunity for menstrual freedom.
As far as specific companies are concerned: Zomato, an Indian company, is the Australian Modibod company that provides their employees freedom of menstrual. Unfortunately, in Hungary, however, there is currently no legal regulations, but some companies can provide flexible work on their own decision for this period.
I would like to plan in advance but because of my endometriosis I would never be able to promise to be there on my next action
What are your experiences, do women do not abuse this?
This fear is natural but the international Experience shows that the introduction of such grants does not reduce productivity, but to increase workers’ satisfaction and commitment. In a well -designed system, menstrual freedom or flexible work is based on confidence, and workers usually do not abuse it. In the case of similar programs (eg sick leave, parental leave), there is no mass abuse if it is transparent and well communicated.
If companies are afraid of abuse, they can also be subject to medical certificates to use these holidays, but this will put an extra administrative burden on the employer.
Finally, would you be interested in what do you think a good job should be where women feel good?
A supportive, inclusive and health -conscious Workplace takes into account the specific needs of female workers. Opportunities such as health -friendly corporate culture, screening support, flexible work or even menstrual leave. Another important factor is programs that improve the general well -being of workers such as yoga, meditation and stress management.
It is also necessary to ensure that female workers are equally likely to develop, with wage and career equality at the company. Finally, what is always important: jobs are needed where women can talk about issues that affect them without being disadvantaged.
