Building Menstrual Equity Across Workplaces, Schools and Communities
Empowered Flow Consulting helps organizations — from companies to classrooms — advance menstrual health equity through policy, training, and leadership development.
Why Menstrual Equity Matters
For Workplaces — The Bottom-Line Costs
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$1,692 lost per employee annually due to heavy menstrual bleeding driving down productivity.
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8.9 days per employee/year lost to presenteeism from menstrual symptoms, leading to substantial performance gaps.
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Absenteeism and reduced work efficiency together lead to $255–$660+ lost per affected employee per year.
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A mid‑sized company with 1,000 menstruating employees could be bleeding $500K–$5M+ annually.
U.S. companies lose an estimated $9.6 billion every year due to menstrual-related productivity loss. (Calculated by the Hey Sister (Bloody Big Survey Study)
Investing in menstrual equity isn't a cost — it's a strategic solution to reclaim millions in lost performance.
Business Burn Rate Snapshot
Metric
Impact
Loss per employee
$1,692–$2,600/year
Total U.S. productivity loss
$9.6 billion/year
Cost for business of 1,000 employees
≥ $500,000/year
Why Addressing Menstrual Health Makes Financial Sense
Reduce losses through targeted menstrual wellness & support.
Boost engagement by building inclusive, stigma-free cultures.
Increase retention—employees who feel supported stay longer.
- Employers: Investing in menstrual health isn’t a “perk”—it’s a strategic ROI decision. Addressing just one day’s productivity loss per employee pays for program-level interventions many times over.
Menstrual health is not just a wellness concern — it’s a measurable business issue impacting team performance, retention, and profit.
Empowered Support. Measurable Impact.
Menstrual health isn’t just a personal issue — it’s a strategic workplace issue. At Empowered Flow Consulting, I help companies unlock performance, protect their people, and lead with integrity through menstrual health policies, integration, and leadership development.
Here’s how:
1. Menstrual Health Policy Development
Design clear, equity-centered policies for leave, flexibility, and accommodations — built to protect people and the business.→ What this solves:
- Risk of HR liability and noncompliance with health and workplace fairness standards
- Confusion that forces managers into inconsistent or risky decisions
Disengagement and quiet quitting driven by silence around basic needs
Stat: Over 89% of menstruators say they’ve experienced period symptoms at work — yet less than 10% feel comfortable discussing them with their employer. (Source: Free The Tampons/Thinx)
2. Cycle Wellness Integration
Incorporate menstrual health into existing wellness and DEI strategies — so your programs actually serve those who need them most.→ What this solves:
Wasted spend on underused wellness programs
Presenteeism costing up to $1,692 per employee/year
DEI fatigue — the perception that your initiatives are performative
Stat: Companies lose up to $9.6 billion/year in productivity due to menstrual-related issues. (Source: Hey Sister, Bloody Big Survey)
3. Leadership and Training
Train leaders and managers to lead with confidence, empathy, and clarity — and break the silence around menstrual health at work.→ What this solves:
Culture gaps that harm trust and retention
Manager avoidance or missteps that quietly damage team morale
Missed opportunity to build a future-ready, equity-centered brand
Stat: 1 in 3 employees report they’ve left a job due to lack of support for their health needs. (Source: Maven Clinic, 2023)
The Transformation
Imagine your company becomes a place where:
Menstruating employees feel seen, supported, and productive.
Managers respond with confidence, empathy, and policy clarity.
Your wellness offerings are inclusive, forward-thinking, and fully utilized.
You proudly display a “Certified Period-Friendly Workplace” badge, signaling values that attract top talent and retain your best people.
And — you’re saving $500,000 to $5 million annually in recovered productivity, reduced absenteeism, and increased retention.
Menstrual equity isn’t a cost center — it’s a performance multiplier.
Ready to Lead the Change?
Whether you’re a Chief of Staff, People Ops Director, Wellness Lead, or DEI Strategist, the time to act is now.
At Empowered Flow Consulting, I work with companies ready to champion menstrual equity from policy to culture. Together, we build:
- Menstrual Health Policies
Protect your team and your business with clear, inclusive standards.
- Cycle Wellness Integration
Transform underutilized wellness benefits into strategic, life-supporting tools.
- Leadership Trainings & Luncheons
Book a Lunch & Learn, keynote, or executive session to educate and align leadership.
Become a Certified Period-Friendly Workplace™
Work with me to meet the standards for menstrual equity and earn your Empowered Flow Certification Badge — a powerful public signal of your company’s values and forward-thinking leadership.
Because when your team thrives, so does your performance.
Book a 25-Minute Virtual Coffee
Let’s discuss where your organization is — and how I can help you get certified, empowered, and ahead of the curve.