Organizations
Learning Section
Gloria was created so that working women impacted by women’s health challenges can continue to advance in their careers and retain and gain positions of leadership with greater support from their employers.
Find out more about certain women’s health challenges and their impacts on work.
Menopause Transition
Menopause symptoms impact productivity and retention, costing Canadian employers $237 million annually in lost productivity. Women in menopause experience physical, mental, and emotional changes that affect their self-efficacy and workplace engagement.
Menstrual Pain
Severe menstrual pain reduces productivity and increases absenteeism, costing the U.S. economy $2 billion annually. Women suffering from menstrual pain often face significant challenges in maintaining their daily work responsibilities.
Fertility Challenges & the IVF Journey
Fertility treatments cause stress and frequent absences, decreasing productivity and increasing turnover. The emotional and physical strain of fertility challenges can significantly impact women’s performance and career progression.
Cancer & Cancer Treatment
Cancer diagnosis and treatment impact productivity and retention, costing employers millions annually. The physical, emotional, and cognitive effects of cancer and its treatments severely affect women’s ability to maintain their leadership roles and work performance.
Chronic Illnesses
Chronic illnesses cause significant productivity losses and absenteeism, costing Canada $60 billion annually. Women with chronic illnesses often face ongoing fatigue, pain, and stress, impacting their work efficacy and retention rates.