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Women experience higher levels of work-related stress, anxiety, and depression compared to men. Fact! Leading psychiatrist Dr. Judith Mohring attributes this to workplace sexism, family responsibilities, unequal pay, and lack of support. According to official figures outlined in the article women aged 25-54 face more stress, particularly those aged 35-44 juggling family and career demands. But what is the reason for this? A whole variety of reasons including company restructuring, inadequate support from management and fundamentally the fact that women feel they need to prove their worth completely exacerbates their stress. The overall trend shows that women are a staggering 1.4 times more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and depression than men. We've included the full details of the article below, go check it out.

Have you noticed the growing conversations about the decreasing number of women compared to men in workplaces? Women face unique mental health challenges in professional settings, making it crucial for organizations to prioritize supportive policies. Our Founder, Abha Dandekar, highlights how important it is to have strong support systems for women at work. Read this insightful article where she shares her thoughts on these challenges and how we can better support women in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/d2VV2qBx #WomensMentalHealth #ChallengesInTheWorkPlace #WorkplaceWellbeing #GenderEquality #InclusiveWorkplace #MentalHealthMatters #EmployeeWellbeing

Female founders experience a 7% greater incidence of Self Inefficacy, closely linked to impostor syndrome, compared to their male counterparts 💆 On International Women's Day, we'd like to shed light on an extremely relevant topic in the workplace, which extends to the reality of many female entrepreneurs: the disparity in burnout levels when compared to their male colleagues. In a sneak peek of our upcoming report "The Founder Burnout Index," we found that levels of exhaustion and self-inefficacy - a highly correlated element with imposter syndrome - are higher among women. The report, set to be released later this month, unveils other interesting findings that highlight how inherent work factors impact women's mental health. Whether at home or in the workplace, how can we navigate against this trend and foster greater well-being for all? #internationalwomensday #burnoutprevention

We are both women. And we have both experienced burnout. But ... not for the reasons most of us think when it comes to women and burnout. Too often the cultural narrative says that only moms burn out. Only moms leave paid work to take care of their kids. We have a very limited view on who suffers from burnout based on outdated gender roles and norms. Part of our work with The Culture of Burnout is to update those gender perspectives. We have to learn to be more inclusive about how we talk about work, life, burnout, and any semblance of balance. We need to include more folks in the stories we tell, not less. #TheBurnoutLadies #ladieswholead #burnoutculture #endburnoutculture

How can we divide the unseen and underappreciated work that needs to happen both at work and outside the workplace to increase equity? An unequal division of household labor is a key driver of global gender inequity, suppressing women’s full participation in the paid workforce and significantly affecting women’s health and well-being. #leadership #coaching #workplaceculture #womenleaders #shrm

👩🏿💼💼 The African woman in the workplace: between contradictory expectations, a threat to mental health! In the professional world, African women are subjected to contradictory expectations that undermine their mental health and complicate their journey. These often invisible pressures add an extra burden on top of their professional and family responsibilities. Here are a few examples: ⭕ You must breastfeed your newborn for six months to be the perfect mother / Your company expects you to travel across the world for a week-long mission, without allowing you to bring your baby. ⭕ Women need to be assertive in the workplace / But a woman who asserts herself is quickly labeled as "bossy" or "too aggressive." ⭕ You must look beautiful and well-groomed to succeed / A beautiful woman who succeeds is often accused of having used "the casting couch." ⭕ You need to be passionate and dedicated to your career / But if you invest too much time, you are criticized for neglecting your family and being a "bad mother." ⭕ You must be a charismatic and inspiring leader / But if a woman makes tough decisions, she is seen as cold or insensitive. ⭕ "Be ambitious and aim for leadership roles" / "But don’t rise too high, or you’ll be seen as a 'threat' to your male colleagues." ⭕ "You should push your education to the maximum to find your ideal job" / "But don’t go too far, because women who are 'too educated' scare off men." These contradictions create a constant inner conflict that can significantly impact the mental health of women in the workplace. These invisible pressures lead to stress, anxiety, and mental overload that disrupt the balance between work and personal life. 💬 Women should be able to pursue their ambitions without compromising their mental health! We must rethink workplace structures to foster a more inclusive environment where work-life balance is supported. This includes implementing flexible, gender-sensitive work policies, mental well-being initiatives, and open dialogues about mental health. Because women's mental health is everyone's business. 💚 #MentalHealth #WomenInBusiness #FemaleLeadership #BreakTheStigma #HakiliNafaya

On International Women's Day, we're highlighting an important workplace issue: female founders experience higher levels of burnout compared to their male counterparts. Our upcoming report 'The Founder Burnout Index' reveals that women face greater exhaustion and self-doubt, which can lead to impostor syndrome. Let's work together to address this disparity and promote well-being for all.

Women comprise upto 50% of the workforce today and can be found in all industries including those traditionally thought to be male professions. The workplace was initially suited more to the male who gets a surge of energy each morning from increased adrenaline release and this helps them to work through the day. The woman however is run by her monthly hormonal cycle and has a surge of energy around time of ovulation. This puts women at a slight disadvantage when it comes to assessing performance and productivity. Women have a different physique to men and are more susceptible to Musculoskeletal disorders e.g carpal tunnel syndrome or Tendonitis Most women in the workplace today are in their reproductive age and thus can be negatively affected by hazards that harm their reproductive system e.g ionizing radiation or chemical exposure Did you know that Homicide is the leading cause of death for women in the workplace? This is especially true for women in the service industry and work night shifts, a woman can be attacked while coming to or leaving a night shift. Working women are under particularly more stress due to various factors like heavy workload, role ambiguity and conflict, less pay or performance issues as compared to their male counterparts, sexual harassment and the struggles of balancing work with family responsibilities. We must prioritize Health and Safety for women and give them equal opportunities in the workplace. #womenatwork #healthandsafety #iwd #workplacewellness #worklifebalance

More women than men experience burnout. According to the Women in the Workplace 2021 and 2023 reports by the McKinsey Health Institute, too many women are doing a disproportionate amount of work in the office and at home. Working women have always faced unique challenges, and today they are facing more stress than ever before. Even though they make up more than half of the workforce, women continue to carry the responsibility for most household chores, child care, and aging parents. As a result, many women are holding on by a thread. In addition to the causes of burnout that both men and women experience in the workplace, certain long-term stressors are important burnout triggers for women. These triggers include microaggressions, gender exclusion, hostile social interactions and verbal abuse, lack of emotional support, and pay gap. Triggers generate a great deal of stress, anxiety, worry, isolation, and pressure that with time, act like a pressure cooker for burnout. Microaggressions -or subtle forms of discrimination- have a large and lasting impact on women.  Women, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, are more likely to experience demeanor or dismissing comments based on their gender, race, or other aspects of their identity. This leads to women feeling emotionally insecure, not willing to take risks or share ideas, and adjusting their looks or actions in order to protect themselves. Women who encounter microaggressions are at a higher risk of considering leaving their jobs and experiencing burnout. How are microaggressions and other forms of toxic behavior addressed in your team or organization? We invite you to sign up for our MindFit Coaching Mental Vitamins newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gHYZzCyq #LeaderAsCoach #CoachingMindset #NoMoreBurnout #MindFitCoaching

Facing chronic illness and the gender pay gap? A double whammy! - Chronic illness can impact earnings and career paths. Medical costs and workplace biases & stigma create tough barriers for chronically unwell women. - Sadly (and stupidly), simply BEING a woman can also impact earnings and career paths. Navigating those barriers alone can be heart wrenching, traumatising and lead to burnout and mental breakdowns. This is why women with chronic illness leave their cherished careers and jobs. These women DO NOT leave their jobs because of laziness or due to having no ambitions. They leave because the workplace is too inflexible and discriminates against them. . . As a Chronic Illness Mentor and Life Coach who has lived with symptoms for 14 years, I understand these challenges. I can support you to: - Communicate/advocate for your needs - Maintain your professional value & maximise productivity - Balance openness (symptoms disclosure) with career preservation - Balance your work, family & health needs Let’s work to break down barriers and create a workplace that values you. Ready to challenge stereotypes and advocate for yourself? Send me a message to schedule a free 30 mins discovery call. #GenderPayGap #ChronicIllnessInWorkplace #CoachingForEquality #InvisibleIllness #WomenInBusiness