Championing women’s health at work

Published: October 25, 2023

Women make up about 57% of the workforce.¹ Their good health leads to improved performance and supports a business’ bottom line. Yet many women face barriers that cause them to delay routine care and wait to address health concerns. By proactively investing in equitable workplace policies and practices, companies can increase innovation and employee engagement, improving their overall performance.²

Key takeaways

Why women wait to get care
Practical ways to support women that can improve a company’s performance
Effective ways to create a work culture that enhances women’s health

Featuring

Deb Friesen, MD, MBA, FACP

Physician Advisor, Customer Clinical Solutions, National Sales and Account Management, Kaiser Permanente

Jill Ellis

President, San Diego Wave Fútbol Club

Margarete R. Hester, SHRM-CP

Group Human Resources Manager for Hawaii, Enterprise Holdings

Andrya Smith

Audit Partner, PwC

Championing Women's Wellness in the Workplace

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Footnotes:

¹“Labor Force Participation Rate for Women Highest in the District of Columbia in 2022,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, March 7, 2023.
²Kevin Dolan et al., “Diversity Still Matters,” McKinsey & Company, May 19, 2020.
The views and opinions expressed by presenters and participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and each of their affiliates and subsidiaries (“Kaiser Permanente”).