Empowering Women at Work: How Your Company Can Support Menstrual Health and Feminine Hygiene

Providing proper feminine hygiene solutions is essential for supporting women in the workplace. It is a fundamental responsibility that demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to health, equity, and employee respect. Here’s why workplaces must take action:

Ensure Health and Hygiene

Access to appropriate facilities and menstrual products helps maintain employee health. Addressing these needs creates a more comfortable and supportive environment.

Proper facilities, like touch-free sanitary bins, ensure hygiene while preventing plumbing issues caused by improper disposal. These solutions promote a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all employees.

Boost Productivity and Reduce Disruptions

Studies show that up to 70% of people with periods have been caught unprepared at work. Lack of menstrual products at work leads to disruptions caused by unpreparedness or the need to leave the premises to purchase supplies. Providing menstrual products minimises these disruptions, reduces stress, and supports workflow continuity.

Enhance Employee Satisfaction and Retention

Employers who prioritise menstrual health demonstrate care for their workforce’s wellbeing. This leads to higher employee satisfaction, improved morale, and better retention rates. A study by Dignity’s partner Xero found that 82% of people with periods felt an increase in personal support from their employers through having access to period products at work. By prioritising feminine hygiene, workplaces actively contribute to a healthier, more inclusive, and productive environment—proving they value the health and dignity of every employee.

A menstrual-friendly workplace should include:

Access to Period Products

Providing free pads and tampons in restrooms demonstrates that the organisation values the unique needs of menstruating employees. This simple act of care fosters inclusivity and reduces stress associated with being caught unprepared.

Hygienic Menstrual Waste Disposal Systems

Proper workplace sanitary bins are critical for both hygiene and dignity. Organisations should prioritise:

• Automatic sanitary bins: SaniPod™ touch-free bins ensure users can dispose of waste without physical contact, minimising the spread of germs and creating a hygienic restroom experience. Otherwise, our manual choices still have very discreet and minimal touching involved.
• Discreet Design: SaniPod™ bins are sleek and modern, blending seamlessly into restroom spaces while offering privacy. A discreet solution promotes confidence in managing menstrual needs.
• Ease of Maintenance: Choose a bin that is easy to regularly maintain and service, like our SaniPod™ solutions. Pod™ Petite Auto is designed to benefit both users and cleaning staff by reducing waste exposure through its innovative liners and design. This allows companies to have their cleaning staff service the units instead of relying on specialised hygiene service providers, offering greater flexibility and cost savings.

SaniPod™ offers a modern, efficient solution to menstrual waste disposal, making it the ideal choice for workplaces to support feminine hygiene:

• Enhanced Hygiene: With touch-free operation, SaniPod™ units minimise germ spread and ensure a sanitary restroom experience.
• Aesthetic and Discreet: SaniPod™ units are sleek and modern, blending into any restroom space and ensuring a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
• Reduced Plumbing Issues: Proper waste disposal prevents the flushing of menstrual products, avoiding costly plumbing repairs.
• User Satisfaction: Research shows that 8 out of 10 women prefer hygienic and discreet disposal systems like SaniPod™.

By fostering open dialogue, offering practical resources, and implementing innovative solutions like SaniPod™, businesses can break down barriers and support female employees daily. A menstrual-friendly workplace is not just a healthier environment; it’s a more inclusive and productive one.

Ready to create a more supportive workplace? Contact our expert team at SaniPod™ today.