Supporting Women’s Wellbeing
For a long time, women’s health has been viewed as a personal matter, separate from professional life. However, research from the McKinsey Health Institute highlights a different reality: women spend around 25% more of their lives in poor health than men, often during key working years. This has direct consequences for energy, performance, engagement, and long-term employability.
Many female-specific health challenges, such as hormonal changes, menstrual health issues, fertility journeys, pregnancy, menopause, and chronic stress, remain under-recognised in the workplace. Because these topics are not always openly discussed, early warning signs are often missed. Employees may continue working while struggling, until challenges escalate into burnout or absenteeism.
Prevention Instead of Reaction
Traditional workplace support typically begins when someone is already overwhelmed or absent. McKinsey’s research suggests that a preventive approach is far more effective. Early awareness, accessible guidance, and practical support can reduce long-term health impact while helping employees stay engaged and productive.
Prevention can take many forms, including education, safe conversations, personalised support, and access to specialised expertise. When employees feel seen and supported early, they are better equipped to maintain both wellbeing and performance.
How Our Collaboration with Zus & Zorg Makes a Difference
The insights from McKinsey strongly reinforce the importance of proactive, integrated support, which is exactly what our partnership with Zus & Zorg aims to provide.
Together, Renewmyday and Zus & Zorg combine mental wellbeing expertise with specialised knowledge in preventive women’s health. This allows organizations to identify signals earlier and offer timely, practical support before health concerns escalate into more serious issues or absenteeism.
Through interactive workshops, 1:1, and tailored guidance, employees receive both personal support and medical insight. This integrated approach reflects a key takeaway from the research: meaningful impact happens when prevention comes first, not as a response to problems, but as an ongoing investment in people.
Supporting Sustainable Employability
Supporting women’s wellbeing is not only the right thing to do, it is also a strategic choice. Organizations that recognise and address women’s health needs create more inclusive, resilient, and productive workplaces.
By shifting from reactive solutions to preventive care, employers can empower employees to take ownership of their health while ensuring they have the support to thrive at work and beyond.
Women’s wellbeing is not a niche topic. It is central to sustainable employability, organizational performance, and the future of work.
McKinsey Health Institute. (2024). Closing the women’s health gap: A $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies. McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/closing-the-womens-health-gap-a-1-trillion-dollar-opportunity-to-improve-lives-and-economies