The Hidden Load: Women and Workplace Well-Being

Are We Doing Enough to Support Women at Work?

Recent HRMetre insights reveal a consistent pattern across organizations: women remain among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to mental health, engagement, and overall workplace satisfaction.

Across various workplaces, female employees report higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout than their male counterparts. At the same time, their scores in engagement, job satisfaction, and advocacy (eNPS) are significantly lower. Younger women, particularly those aged 20–29, face the greatest emotional strain and lowest intention to stay — signaling deeper issues in organizational culture and support systems.

The data point to recurring drivers of this disparity: heavy workloads, lack of recognition, limited career growth, and gaps in leadership empathy. The persistent challenge of balancing professional responsibilities with personal and family demands further compounds this strain. These findings highlight that gender disparities in well-being are not personal problems — they are organizational issues that require systemic action.

Yet the insights also offer hope. Workplaces that emphasize strong supervisor support, teamwork, and empowerment report better mental health outcomes among women. When leaders communicate with empathy and provide equitable recognition, women’s engagement and advocacy rise significantly.

To close the gap, organizations must:

• Implement gender-sensitive wellness programs and flexible work arrangements.


• Strengthen leadership empathy and fairness in performance management.


• Enhance recognition systems and clear career pathways.


• Monitor and balance workload distribution to prevent burnout.


  
  

Women are highly engaged and capable — but many carry invisible burdens that hinder their well-being. Organizations that listen, lead with empathy, and invest in women’s mental health will not only foster inclusion but also unlock greater engagement, loyalty, and productivity across their workforce.

At Premier Value Provider (PVP), we believe that meaningful change begins with understanding. The disparities women face in mental health and engagement are not individual shortcomings but organizational signals — pointing to areas where culture, leadership, and systems can evolve. By grounding action in data and empathy, organizations can create environments where women not only stay — they thrive. Because when women’s well-being is prioritized, the whole workplace moves forward. To learn more about how HRMetre insights can help your organization identify and address well-being gaps, connect with Premier Value Provider (PVP). Through data-driven analytics, customized training, and evidence-based solutions, we partner with organizations to build workplaces that empower every employee — especially women — to thrive.