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Why Women’s Health & Midlife and Burnout in the Workplace Matters- The Economic Case
As Canada’s workforce evolves, women’s health has become a critical economic and workplace issue — not just a clinical one. According to recent research from the McKinsey Health Institute, closing the women’s health gap in Canada could unlock an estimated $37 billion in additional GDP annually by 2040. This gain would come largely from increased labour force participation, higher productivity, and reduced impacts of poor health on work and daily life.
Conditions experienced disproportionately by women — including hormonal transitions like menopause — contribute to reduced productivity and engagement during prime working years. Evidence suggests that unmanaged menopause symptoms alone may cost Canada’s economy billions annually, with impacts including lost work days and reduced efficiency.
Addressing these gaps through targeted workplace programs — like burnout support and menopause-focused protocols — is therefore both an equity imperative and a strategic investment in workforce sustainability and economic resilience.
Why Women’s Health & Midlife and Burnout in the Workplace Matters — The Economic Case
What it is
Delphia Wellness has created a clinically guided workplace offering designed for women navigating perimenopause and menopause—supporting sleep, mood, cognition, stress tolerance, and nervous system regulation. This program blends education, clinical tools, and psychologically safe support so women can sustain performance through midlife transition.
Why now
Menopause is one of the most under-supported drivers of mid-career female attrition. When symptoms are unaddressed, it impacts confidence, performance, attendance, and leadership retention—often silently.
More here on the Article from McKinsey: Closing the women’s health gap: Canada’s $37 billion opportunity