In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle discusses menopause in the workplace with guests Cassandra Pratt, CHRO, and Cynthia McEwen, VP of People and DEI at Progyny. The conversation addresses the challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause, including physical, emotional, and professional impacts. The two highlight innovative approaches such as tailored benefits, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and cultural initiatives designed to normalize discussions about midlife health and foster inclusivity. The episode underscores the importance of compassion, breaking taboos, and enhancing workplace productivity and morale.

Nine To Thrive HR

From Taboo to Talked About: Menopause and the Workplace

(credits)
production - me
sample - the ponderosa twins plus one - bound
written and performed by me
mixed and mastered by me

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i never had a chance to grown up right

if you chopped the tree of life down why you askin why its cold tonight

in cul de sacs complainin people want the shit thats not desired

this poetry gon beat some sense into em like its koto nai

goals to die im scrapin by in life i got my vices but dont be surpised when im wearin my suit and tie

headtopped couldnt even see what was comin to em im quick to dish shit out to em but i receive nothin i got

3 meals you know im givin one to big brother and the next stop is your gratuity so pass out another im goin strong

(shoutout @worldwar6 & @t3cantquit)

this years model dims and fades / last years model is erased

shout out to all my friends and any mf who fw me me u guys mean the world to me genuinely and if it wasnt for yall i wouldnt be the person i am today, love you all <3

a lot of these beats are old

ALL SOLO besides those down below

4:30 - 5:37 - me x @digitalsleeper
10:07 - 10:52 - me x @leahsummers

abstract vol. 1 2k25 beat clips #ProgynY

deconstruction of the mind

hymself on discord

#progynY
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