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Despite many strides in achieving women’s equity, a gender health gap still exists. It’s due to many reasons, ranging from a lack of awareness, to stigmas, to insufficient research on women’s health. This long history of inadequate recognition and support still impacts women today – including in the workplace.

Working women can benefit greatly from targeted health supports. Women’s physiology is different than men’s in many ways. That, combined with other determinants of health, can lead to unique health impacts in several major health areas, such as reproductive, cardiovascular, and mental health.

Dive deeper into the gender health gap
with our latest research report - The gender health gap: its impact on working women
in Canada.

 

 


                   Roundtable on women's health

Partnership with the Menopause Foundation of Canada

We’ve partnered with the Menopause Foundation of Canada (MFC) to raise awareness of women's health and identify ways to better support women in the workplace. The partnership includes the development of resources for employers and research on the impact of menopause in Canadian workplaces.

We encourage all employers to join the Menopause Works HereTM campaign. The campaign champions menopause inclusive workplaces in Canada, and encourages employers to demonstrate their support for the wellbeing of employees experiencing menopause. The Menopause Inclusive Playbook can help you get started. It’s a practical, five-step guide to inspire your organization to take action.

That’s why we’re helping employers address women’s health needs. Our suite of resources includes research information to help employers understand the issue, and playbooks that outline tangible actions employers can take.

Women’s health
infographic

Our infographic provides some key findings on women’s health issues. It raises awareness of the gender health gap and its effect on the health and quality of life of women in
the workforce.

Bright Paper report: Working together to support women’s health

This report provides an overview of what the gender health gap is and how it came to be. It also sets out some steps employers can take to effectively support women’s health.  

Sun Life DEI Playbook 

Our playbook outlines many specific health needs of women and resources available through group plans that can support them. It shows that small changes can make a big difference in improving the health and productivity of working women.

The Menopause Foundation of Canada report: Menopause and Work in Canada 

This groundbreaking report highlights the staggering economic cost of menopause in the workplace – to employers and women both. More importantly, it described how targeted supports can reduce these costs and unleash the full potential of working women. 

More to come

We’re continuing our focus on this important area in health. Partnerships with organizations like the Menopause Foundation of Canada will help us continue to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of women’s reproductive health. And further research will identify other important areas of focus.
 

At Sun Life, our purpose is to help Canadians live healthier lives. Through our group benefits solutions, we’ll help our Clients support the health of women employees and dependents through education, breaking down stigma, and providing them with the tools and resources to facilitate access to care.

More to come

We’re continuing our focus on this important area in health. Partnerships with organizations like the Menopause Foundation of Canada will help us continue to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of women’s reproductive health. And further research will identify other important areas of focus.
 

At Sun Life, our purpose is to help Canadians live healthier lives. Through our group benefits solutions, we’ll help our Clients support the health of women employees and dependents through education, breaking down stigma, and providing them with the tools and resources to facilitate access to care.