In advance of Women’s Health Week, this Bright Paper is a great opportunity to raise awareness of women’s health issues.

The report highlights the health challenges facing women and provides guidance to better support women’s health through group benefits plans and workplace policies.

Focusing on women’s health

  • One-third of women (33%) said their group benefits plan didn’t provide enough coverage to meet their needs.1
  • More than 40% of women’s long-term disability claims are for mental disorders.2
  • 3 out of 4 women experience menopausal symptoms that interfere with their daily lives. 54% of women believe the topic is taboo.3

Download the report now. It can help your Clients create a healthier workplace where women feel supported and motivated. This helps Clients attract and retain talent.

Be sure to check out the Focus Update we’ll share with plan sponsors on May 11, 2023.

Questions? We’re here to help.

Please contact your Sun Life Group Benefits representative.

1 National survey of 2,313 working Canadians, age 18–65, conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Sun Life, February 2022

2 Sun Life data, Q1&Q2, 2022

Menopause Foundation of Canada. The Silence and the Stigma: Menopause in Canada, 2022