“The reasons for this drop in confidence will likely vary, but could be linked to factors such as mandated return-to-office policies, changes in governments, or the global economic downturn,” the report read.
Gaps in workplace support
The findings come as the report noted various gaps in workplace support regarding challenges faced by women in organisations.
It found that 60% of women globally have never heard their employer talk proactively about menopause support, while only 11% said their employers regularly communicate about available support.
They have also never heard their employer talk about other common issues affecting women such as:
Menstruation (56%)
Fertility challenges (64%)
Difficult pregnancies or miscarriage (61%)
Kate Field, Global Head of Health, Safety and Well-being, BSI, said the findings call for an urgent need for intervention from employers with a “true culture of care.”