Women’s Health at Work: Practical Training for HR, Managers & People Leaders

Join us to understand what this means for your organisation, and how to get ahead of it. Following a sold-out session last year, 3mbrace Health returns with a practical training for those shaping workplace culture and employee wellbeing. Last year's session scored an 8.6/10 (feedback from 50% of attendees) Companies attended but were not limited to: Stryker, Philips, Deloitte, Nike, SkylineDx, Amazon, Mollie, Mercer, TNO... “A lot can be done without high budget to raise awareness about women health." - attendee, Women's Health at Work, October 2025 Whether you work in HR, People & Culture, leadership, benefits, or are responsible for employee experience, this session will give you the knowledge and tools to better support women across all life phases. Because healthier employees build stronger organisations. Women are twice as likely to be on sick leave due to stress compared to men — a trend increasingly visible in the Netherlands. Yet many of the root causes remain unaddressed in the workplace.From hormonal health and menstrual symptoms, to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause — women’s health directly impacts energy, focus, and long-term wellbeing at work. And still, it’s often overlooked in organisational strategies.This training is designed to change that. ​​What you’ll gain A clear understanding of how women’s health impacts absenteeism, presenteeism, and retentionInsight into the root causes behind rising sick leave among women — including stress and hormonal health Practical strategies to support employees through menstruation, motherhood, and menopause Examples of policies, benefits, and initiatives already working in leading organisations Guidance on how to start — or strengthen — your organisation’s approach to women’s health ​​What to expect Keynotes from experts in women’s health and workplace wellbeing Real-world insights from organisations implementing change Interactive group work with peers across industries Space for discussion, shared challenges, and practical exchange Networking with professionals shaping the future of work ​​Who should join HR professionals People & Culture teams People managers and team leads Benefits and well-being leads DEI and organisational development professionals (And anyone working on building healthier, more inclusive workplaces.) ​​Why this matters Recent data in the Netherlands shows that women are significantly more affected by work-related stress and sick leave. At the same time, many employees experience health challenges in silence — often without the right support in place.Organisations that address this proactively don’t just support their people better — they also see improvements in retention, productivity, and long-term engagement. ​​Programme 14:00 · Doors open & check-inArrive, settle in, and meet a few faces before we begin. Our partners Yoni and Phase will be on-site throughout. 14:20 · Welcome & openingKasia Pokrop, CEO & Co-Founder, 3mbrace HealthWhy women's health belongs at the centre of workforce strategy, and what we want this room to walk away with. 14:30 · Keynotes What good looks like: best practice in women's health at workDr Deyo Famuboni, Chief Medical Officer, 3mbrace HealthThe current state of the field, drawing on the latest reports and the newly published ISO 45010, the first global standard on organisational health and wellbeing, and what it means for how you build your approach. The mind, the mood, and the menstrual cycleAnne Marieke Doornweerd (PhD), Biopsychologist & Clinical Advisor, PhaseA biopsychologist on how hormonal shifts shape women's mood, mind, and mental health, connecting the neuroscience to focus, wellbeing, and performance at work. From awareness to accountability: the global benchmarkAnna Bode, KearneyFindings from Kearney's [w]Health Employer Index 2026, the global benchmark of how organisations embed women's health into strategy, leadership, and operations, where employers are making real progress, and where good intentions still fall short. These are the keynotes confirmed so far. More may be announced closer to the day. 15:15 · BreakCoffee, connection, and a moment to compare notes. 15:35 · Panel — The reality on the groundHaving heard what the ideal state looks like, we turn to the people building it. A candid conversation on what works, what's hard, and where to start.Bart Brenninkmeijer, Mercer Marsh Benefits™Aubierge Ball-Gamthety, Menopause Advocate (corporate background)Merel Driessen, journalist, recently produced a series on women's health in the Netherlands for NPO Radio 1(more to be announced) 16:15 · BreakA short reset before we roll up our sleeves. 16:25 · Roundtable discussionsThis is where you do the work, and the heart of the afternoon. We split into smaller groups, each dedicated to a theme we co-create with participants ahead of the day, spanning menstruation, motherhood, and menopause, but also topics like policy design, engaging men in the conversation, and the power of communities. Real challenges, peer exchange, practical takeaways. 17:25 · Roundtable readout — mini panelOne voice from each table shares their group's key finding in two minutes, so everyone leaves with the insights from the tables they couldn't join. 17:50 · NetworkingDrinks and conversation with people shaping the future of work. 18:30 · Close Please note: timings are indicative and may shift slightly on the day. Partners We're proud to bring two partners into this session, both doing meaningful work in women's health. Yoni Yoni is a Dutch brand making organic cotton menstrual products that are free from plastic and harmful chemicals, alongside a growing