Learn why paid menstrual leave can boost productivity, workplace culture, and healthy, open conversations with employers.
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Menstruating can be debilitating.
Probably much more than we talk about, since, even in 2023, the subject remains taboo.
Thats a huge chunk of the population.
Yet, we largely expect everyone to work right through the discomfort.
This means people will be able to take time off work to manage painful symptoms associated with their periods.
menstrual equity activist and founder ofAugust, a sustainable period care brand
This is not just about promoting a healthy workplace culture (though it definitely can help with that).
Paid menstrual leave also has the potential to boost productivity.
Think about it: They could have spent those days resting, then come back to work fully charged.
Menstrual leave is part of a larger discussion about how we think about work versus rest versus healing.
Menstrual leave is part of a larger discussion about how we think about work versus rest versus healing.
At Chani, we dont want any of our employees to work while they are in pain.
We knew that if we made it its own bang out of leave, people would actually use it.
We dont want any of our employees to work while they are in pain.
At the same time, Okomoto acknowledges that paid menstrual leave could be a double edged sword.
menstrual equity activist and founder ofAugust, a sustainable period care brand
This could help to eliminate the stigma around menstruation, leading to improved well-being and increased company loyalty.
Ideally we would see more employee satisfaction in feeling respected and valued by their employers, says Okomoto.
Okomoto believes the path to more U.S. companies offering paid menstrual leave should start with federal legislation.
Of course, this is no small ask.
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