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CVS Becomes First ‘Menopause Friendly’ Employer

What: CVS announced it is the first US company to be named a “menopause-friendly workplace,” by Midovia, an organization founded in the UK. To get the designation CVS trained their health clinicians on how to treat menopause and increased internal education on menopause in the workplace, among other things.

Key line: “’This is more than just an accreditation — it’s a call to action for companies across the U.S. to prioritize the well-being of midlife employees. CVS Health’s leadership demonstrates that providing support for women experiencing menopause is not just a health imperative — it’s a critical business need for employee retention, well-being and productivity,’ [said April Haberman, Chief Executive Officer, MiDOViA.]”

Source: CVS Health

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