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Empowering Women’s Health Through Comprehensive Support at PepsiCo
At PepsiCo, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where health and wellness become the centerpiece of our culture. This means prioritizing health concerns that impact women throughout various life stages, particularly perimenopause and menopausea period many often experience in their mid-thirties through late forties.
Jeni Lockhart's personal journey is a poignant reminder of how these transitional times can affect professional performance and overall well-being. She initially grappled with unexplned weight gn, cognitive fog, and mood swings that became increasingly challenging to manage during work hours. Seeking medical advice led her doctor to suggest weight management strategies which she felt did not adequately address the root cause of her struggles.
Diving Deeper into Perimenopause
Understanding that her symptoms were indicative of perimenopause opened new avenues for Jeni's health journey. Perimenopause, characterized by a series of physical and emotional changes as women approach menopause, can vary widely in its manifestations. A lack of awareness about this phase often means that women may not receive the right diagnosis or treatment.
In contrast to conventional beliefs, perimenopause symptoms are common but under-discussed topics in medical circles, with only around 20 of OB-GYN residency programs offering specific trning on menopause management. This disparity contributes significantly to the misunderstanding and misdiagnosis of perimenopause as other health conditions like depression or thyroid issues.
PepsiCo’s Role in Navigating Women’s Health
PepsiCo takes a proactive approach toward women's health by integrating comprehensive resources that address these gaps. The company recognizes that health support needs ext beyond fertility benefits to encompass the entire lifecycle of its employees, with an emphasis on fostering inclusive communities and offering solutions for diverse health challenges.
Empowering through Connection and Resources
Employee Resource Groups ERGs like Women’s Inclusion Network WIN play a crucial role in facilitating open discussions around health concerns. Recently, thousands of women from PepsiCo have participated in a webinar that specifically addressed menopause issues, providing them with the opportunity to share experiences and learn from experts.
Creating an Empathetic Workplace Culture
As Jeni Lockhart notes, navigating health concerns like perimenopause can be daunting, particularly for women who might hesitate to discuss such topics with male colleagues or partners. Advocacy is key, she suggestsempowerment starts by being your own advocate and asking for the necessary support from colleagues and superiors.
Building a Culture of Empathy
Leveraging resources like Spring Health, meQ Mindfulness Education Quantified, Cleo, and ERGs can help facilitate these conversations. The goal is not just to empower individual employees but also to build empathetic leadership that supports all team members in creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels supported.
: A Pathway Towards Empathetic Futures
Embracing open discussions about women’s health challenges such as perimenopause and menopause is crucial. By providing the right resources, fostering inclusive communities, and building empathetic leaders, PepsiCo paves a path towards creating healthier, more productive work environments. We aspire for every individual to thrive, regardless of life stage or personal health needs.
KEYWORDS: Empowerment, Health, Wellness, Perimenopause, Menopause, Women's Health, PepsiCo, Inclusive Culture
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