Education & Resources
Promoting education on women’s health is key for individual and organizational well-being. By educating people leaders and employees on women’s health in the workplace, you can create a more supportive, inclusive and productive work environment.
The tone also starts at the top. Greater openness from leaders to talk about and support women’s health can create a more open and trusting environment.
Sun Life's sponsored Benefits Canada’s Plan Sponsor's Guide to Women's Health. This guide gives you valuable insights to help you address key women's health issues and optimize your benefits strategy.
Resources for employers
Sun Life reports and research
- Mental Health Disparities Between Women and Men
- Working together to support women’s health. Our Bright Paper report raises awareness of women’s health. It also highlights important opportunities employers have to better support women in their workplaces.
- Women’s health infographic. This overview highlights some of the key findings in the Bright Paper report.
- Inclusivity playbook. Our inclusivity playbook can help employers better understand how group benefits fit into their organization’s overall inclusivity strategy.
Menopause Foundation of Canada resources
- Menopause and Work in Canada Report. Based on findings from Canadian women, this report focuses on Canadian attitudes and perceptions about menopause in the workforce.
- Menopause Inclusive Playbook for employers. This is a hands-on-resource employers can use to help understand menopause and support the women in their workforce experiencing it.
- Menopause EssentialsTM– An interactive digital experience (also available as a downloadable pdf) to help women identify where they are in the menopause journey, learn what to expect, and connect to expert information.
- Take Charge of Your Menopause Care – a guide to help women find care, prepare for an appointment, and work together with their healthcare provider to get the right menopause care.