BETTER WORKPLACES
FOR EVERYBODY.
The world of work has been built so that people who menstruate are at a disadvantage.
Our research has shown that…
have experienced anxiety
or stress in the workplace
due to their period.
believe that taking time off because of menstrual health issues has impacted their career progression.
never have access
to toilets or breaks
while at work.
Bloody Good Employers is on a mission to create fairer, safer workplaces for your employees, and for all people who menstruate.
We offer support and education for employers who are committed to promoting equality, diversity and the rights of all workers to be treated fairly.
We’ve conducted research with over 3000 respondents — both employers and employees — to understand how periods affect people in work. Our findings underline the need for change, but also demonstrate the positive opportunities from menstrual equity. That's where we come in.
“I don’t take sick leave for menstrual issues, I use annual leave when I need to, probably 5-8 days a year.”
HEALTHCARE WORKER
40-49
“I think just being able to talk freely about periods would take the pressure off not only my menstrual health but my mental health too.”
WHITE, CIS FEMALE
20-29
“When I am on my period and not feeling great… it would be good to know that my employer was on my side.”
EDUCATION EMPLOYEE
40-49
The Bloody Good Employers Programme
To be accredited as a Bloody Good Employer, we’ll guide you through a four-step certification programme.
Each programme is tailored to the needs of the employer and its employees.
The first step is to understand where you are now. We’ll provide a self-evaluation tool for your staff and management so that we can understand what support is already in place. Then we’ll review the results and provide feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement in a dedicated consultation.
STEP 1
Evaluation
STEP 2
Education
From period and menopause myth-busting to inclusive communication tactics, you’ll cover it all in three exclusive workshops led by our experienced workshop facilitators. To support your employees to suggest improvements they would like to see in your workplace.
At this stage, we re-evaluate your company to see how things have progressed since certification began. We work closely with you to embed actionable changes into your company’s culture, communication and policies.
STEP 3
Action!
STEP 4
Certification
You’ve done it! You’re officially a Bloody Good Employer. Share the bloody good news with your people and the outside world and bask in the glory of having created a fairer working world.
Why should you become a Bloody Good Employer?
Completing the Bloody Good Employers programme should result in a company-wide shift to more inclusive culture, communications and policies. Whilst the work is focused on the inclusion of menstrual health and menopause considerations, our approach inspires change in other areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
In addition to the wider societal outcomes of your participation in the programme, you can expect outputs such as:
Policies that are inclusive of menstrual and menopausal health considerations.
Employees who feel more comfortable to have open conversations about menstrual and menopausal health.
Reduced stress and anxiety as a result of menstrual and menopausal health concerns in the workplace.
Institutional offering of period products for all employees who require them.
Access to educational resources and information for all employees.
Not quite ready to commit?
Book our “Being a Period Pro at Work” workshop!
“Being a Period Pro at Work” is a 60 - 90 minute workshop that gives you a peek into the world of the Bloody Good Employer programme and helps start more open conversations about menstrual health in your workplace. These sessions are for everyone - whether they menstruate or not! We can run them virtually or in person in the UK.
The workshop covers the following:
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What is the menstrual cycle, perimenopause and menopause?
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Discomfort vs Pain - Menstrual Health Conditions
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Key data: why supporting menstrual health at work is important
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Period perception & mythbusting
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How our perceptions shape us
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Menstrual Health at work - products, policy and language
Alternatively, we can create something bespoke for you and watch this space for future announcements about new workshops.
Get period products in your workplace
We've partnered with some incredible, sustainable and *bleeding awesome* period brands to change the way period products are thought about at work. We’ve hand-selected our new period product partners so we can offer our Bloody Good Employers an easy way to delivering period products to their employees.
Already got what it takes? Get accredited.
If you’ve already got what it takes, let’s jump straight into the evaluation to prove it! We’ll work with you to survey your staff and evaluate your culture, working practices and policies. If you pass as a Bloody Good Employer, we’ll fast-track you to certified status.
Amazing organisations already on the journey to becoming Bloody Good Employers...
Period Product Provision for staff: Best Practice
Good Employers support their staff through provision of period products… …but BLOODY Good Employers understand that this is just one step on the journey to creating a period friendly workplace. This guide will assist you with how to go about period product provision… the Bloody Good Employers way.