205. Menopause in the Modern Workplace: From Stigma to Support ft Ashlie Beiter

**No more headaches with trying to manage your global workforce, compliantly hire and pay employees with Deel.com (https://bit.ly/3YlM6g6)** In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci speaks with Ashlie Beiter, co-founder of Winona, about supporting menopausal women in the workplace and the critical need for post-reproductive healthcare benefits. Guest: Ashlie Beiter Ashlie Beiter is the co-founder of Winona, a telehealth company supporting women experiencing menopause through doctor-prescribed hormone replacement therapy. Since 2021, she has led marketing efforts as VP of Marketing, growing Winona's online community to over 10,000 members and expanding services to 34 states and territories. Key Topics Discussed: 1. (00:00) Overview of menopause's impact on workplace productivity 2. (02:55) The scope of menopause symptoms and workplace challenges 3. (05:27) Early onset and duration of menopause symptoms 4. (08:52) Comparison of reproductive vs post-reproductive workplace support 5. (17:16) Corporate benefits and FSA/HSA utilization 6. (25:47) Addressing ageism in the workplace Highlights: * Menopause affects 26% of the workforce, with 80% finding it challenging to work * There are 135 different menopause symptoms * Perimenopause can start as early as age 35 * $1.8 billion in lost work productivity due to menopause symptoms * UK has incorporated menopause into their Equality Act * Companies can support employees through flexible work arrangements and wellness programs Connect with Ashlie Beiter: https://bywinona.com/employershttps://fsastore.com/winona.html FB: https://facebook.com/bywinona IG: https://instagram.com/bywinona LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bywinona Twitter: https://twitter.com/by_winona Connect with Traci: * https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Visit our website: https://HRTraci.com If you found our conversation valuable, please take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about human resources and leadership. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this episode a 👍🏼 Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.

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