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Guidance for employers

Supporting men’s and women’s health in the workplace

39% of employers said that male employees often wait until a health problem becomes severe before talking to their line manager or HR department.2


2. Employee Benefits – Men’s Health

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Workplace guide

Our workplace guide can help you support employees across some of the most personal challenges they might face, from infertility to the menopause, pregnancy to mental health. Its insights and tips are designed to ensure every employee feels able to navigate life’s most personal journeys and feel their best, both in and out of work.

Women’s wellbeing at work: Our guidance for MPs’ offices

We’re seeking change in workplace support for women’s health. Prepared by AXA Health with support from Fawcett Society, Wellbeing of Women and Bloody Good Period, this guide sets out our actionable recommendations for Parliament.

The guide focuses on three key areas:

  • menstruation
  • menopause
  • fertility

UK mind health workplace report5

Our UK mind health workplace report explores three emerging workplace themes:

  • Supporting our younger workforce who have the highest rates of loneliness and social isolation, alongside symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Where to place focus in support of line managers, ensuring they are well-equipped to help themselves and others too.
  • Creating a supportive, caring workplace environment given the positive impact to wellbeing, loyalty, and performance.

5. Based on 2024 Mind Health Study sample of 16,000 participants aged between 18-75 across 16 countries including the UK.

Following a period of poor health, women experienced a number of negative feelings with it including feelings of helplessness (46%) and less motivation at work (43%).6


6. AXA Health – The consequences of neglecting women’s health in the workplace, AXA Health 2023

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Resources to drive health engagement

Select from our complimentary resources and get your workforce fit, well and fired up about staying healthy.

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