Perceived Organizational Support For Menstrual Health: Advancing Employee Well-Being In The Workplace

Abstract

Menstrual health is progressively acknowledged as a vital aspect of workplace health and the well-being of employees. Although there has been considerable advancement in initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, menstrual health continues to be a largely overlooked component of support in the workplace. Cultural stigma, a lack of organizational awareness, and the absence of gender-sensitive policies often hinder women employees from obtaining sufficient assistance in managing menstrual health at work. As organizations aim to create inclusive and employee-focused environments, it is increasingly crucial to comprehend how perceived organizational support for menstrual health impacts employee well-being. This conceptual paper explores how the perception of organizational support for menstrual health plays a role in enhancing employee well-being by synthesizing current literature from the areas of human resource management, organizational behaviour, occupational health, and workplace well-being. The study examines the relationship between different aspects of employee well-being and organizational support practices, such as supportive policies, flexible work schedules, access to menstrual health facilities, supervisor support, awareness campaigns, and an inclusive organizational culture. This study highlights the necessity of positioning menstruation health as a strategic component of employee well-being and sustainable human resource management, adding to the growing conversation on menstrual health in the workplace by incorporating findings from previous research.