Only Two-Thirds of Employers Actively Address Women's Health at Work, Kearney Index Reveals
Event summary
- 65% of employers have reached mature stages of action on women's health at work, per Kearney's [w]Health Employer Index.
- Financial services leads with 77% of organizations demonstrating mature action, while energy and process industries lag at 58%.
- Only 51% of organizations provide sex- and gender-specific training, and 54% track women's health data.
- Healthcare and life sciences underperform in data accountability, communication, and inclusive culture.
- Kearney joins UNFPA's Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business to advocate for increased investments in workplace women's health.
The big picture
Kearney's findings highlight a fragmented approach to women's health in the workplace, with strong investment in benefits but weak accountability in education and communication. The report underscores the need for a shift from awareness to measurable action, as women's health directly impacts productivity and workforce participation. The involvement of UNFPA and the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association signals growing recognition of the business community's role in advocating for reproductive justice and health equity.
What we're watching
- Sector Disparities
- Whether financial services' leadership in women's health support will prompt other sectors to accelerate their progress.
- Data Accountability
- The pace at which organizations adopt gender-disaggregated data and KPIs to shape workplace policies.
- Strategic Integration
- How effectively companies embed women's health into long-term business strategy beyond isolated initiatives.
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