80% of New Zealand and Australian menstruating individuals feel anxious about periods at work, with 50% calling in sick and 75% wanting workplace period care.

A survey of 1,000 menstruating individuals in New Zealand and Australia found 80% feel anxious about their periods at work, with over 50% calling in sick due to symptoms; 67% in NZ and 75% in Australia lied about absence reasons. 75% want workplaces to provide period care. Hello Period CEO Robyn McLean calls for companies to implement positive period policies to improve staff mental and physical health.

March 21, 2024
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