26%

of women said a women’s health condition had affected their earnings; 25% said it had affected their promotion opportunities

69%

of women say their menstruation symptoms have negatively impacted them at work

£11 billion

Neglecting women’s and reproductive health costs the UK economy nearly £11 billion annually due to absenteeism and reduced productivity

3 in 4

UK suicides are men, and suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50

67%

of men say their health conditions or disabilities impact their experience in the workplace

43%

of men say their employer does not provide enough support for their health and wellbeing

1 in 6 

people experience fertility challenges

9 in 10 

women said that their struggle to conceive had impacted their career

33%

of workers undergoing fertility treatment consider quitting jobs

1 in 4 

mums are quitting work within a year of maternity leave, costing UK businesses £650m

63%

of new mums in the UK report having a bad return-to-work experience

25%

of mothers on maternity leave quit within a year of going back, with 83% blaming poor employer support

1 in 4

women consider leaving work because of menopause symptoms

1 in 10

actually do leave

45-55

Women aged 45–55 are the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce