A recent ‘Periods at Work’ survey from TOTM, the sustainable period brand, found 94% of women have experienced period-related pain or discomfort that affected their working day. In the same study, 82% of respondents said they would expect there to be free period products in the workplace, despite DPG learn reporting that 90% of employers don’t provide free period products.
TOTM launched its ‘Period Dignity Workplace Scheme’ in 2019 to champion free period care in workplace bathrooms. 100% organic cotton tampons and pads are available in unique workplace boxes that display key product information and ingredients.
Ruby Parmar, Chair of TOTM said, “Staying quiet about getting your period while at work has an undeniable negative impact on the comfort and wellbeing of employees, as well as their productivity. This is why we launched our Period Dignity Workplace Scheme, allowing companies to provide free period products and ultimately making their employees feel supported during these times.
