Irritability, lack of focus and persistent fatigue are often dismissed in men over 45 as natural signs of ageing or job-related stress. Yet in many cases, the underlying cause is hormonal – specifically, a drop in testosterone levels. Known as andropause, this gradual shift affects a growing number of working men, but remains largely absent from workplace health discussions. For organisations committed to prevention and long-term performance, it’s time to take a closer look. Men’s health in the workplace is no longer a niche issue – it’s a matter of productivity, resilience and leadership responsibility.
Men’s Health Starts with Awareness – and with Smart Employers Who Take the First Step
Too rarely at the doctor’s, too late for preventive care: Men’s health remains a blind spot in many companies. This neglect doesn’t just affect those directly impacted – it also has economic consequences for employers. April, as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, is the perfect moment to rethink the status quo.
Women’s Health at Work: What Companies need to know and do
Pregnancy, endometriosis, fertility challenges, and menopause – many female life stages remain invisible in the workplace. Yet they are crucial for health, performance, and career development. This article explores how companies can actively address these topics and implement solutions with the support of partners like Onuava.
Designing a Company Health Day: Ideas, Impulses, and New Perspectives
What does a successful health day look like today? In this article, we present proven ideas, new impulses and holistic perspectives for a modern health culture in the company. From classic check-ups to topics such as mental or reproductive health – a health day can achieve more than you might think.
Endometriosis: The Underestimated Widespread Disease – and Why Companies Should Act Now
Period pain is normal, right? For millions of women, this is a harsh reality – and a widespread misconception. What is often dismissed as “normal discomfort” can in fact be a serious medical condition: endometriosis. There is still a lack of awareness – including in the workplace. In this article, we explain why this issue directly concerns companies, how it impacts everyday working life, and how employers can offer concrete support to their employees.
Fertility Policy: Why Companies Need One and How to Implement It
An unfulfilled desire for children can significantly impact everyday working life. A fertility policy provides clear regulations and enables affected employees to receive support without fear of negative consequences. It fosters an open corporate culture and helps reduce absenteeism and stress. Learn why companies benefit from introducing a fertility policy and how to successfully implement it.
Challenges of the menopause: How employers can support their female employees
More and more companies are recognizing the importance of supporting their female employees during the menopause. For women, this phase of life is associated with hormonal changes and can be accompanied by a variety of symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep disorders or concentration problems. These can have an impact on their health and productivity. This article presents some starting points on how employers can specifically support their female employees during the menopause. After all, an appreciative and health-promoting working environment not only contributes to the well-being of female employees, but also to their long-term performance and the preservation of their working capacity.
Impacts of menopause in the workplace
Menopause and associated symptoms are still a taboo topic. In this article, we look at why we should talk about it more and how menopausal symptoms affect women in the workplace.
Gen Z expects Fertility & Family Building Benefits
Fertility in society is declining among men and women for a variety of reasons. Now, new studies show that Gen Z – more than any other generation before – is concerned about their own fertility. At the same time, offering fertility & family building benefits is also increasingly important to this generation when choosing an employer.
Fertility Benefits are Diversity Benefits
By introducing fertility benefits, companies can consciously promote diversity within the organisation. Not only do they support women (and couples) in a difficult phase of life through fertility benefits, but rainbow families also benefit disproportionately from this benefit. In this article, we explain why.